Emily Chai

Tiger Balm

Bachelor of Design with Honours

‘Tiger Balm’ is an articulation of cultural identity from a Chinese-Malaysian immigrant perspective. It sheds a light on the many facets of Asian identity through illustration, prose, and poetry. By exploring the intersections of body, tradition, food, and homeland, ‘Tiger Balm’ seeks to dignify Asian identity through sincere story-telling, and by challenging misconceptions rooted in racial biases.