“On the Map” is a series of interviews with writers while they are in Iowa City participating in the International Writing Program’s fall residency. The series is produced by the IWP at the University of Iowa and is made possible by a grant from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S.… Read more
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Honorary Fellow in Writing, The International Writing Program (IWP), University of Iowa
Bernice Chauly has been selected as Honorary Fellow in Writing, for a resideny at the The International Writing Program (IWP), University of Iowa, USA.
The International Writing Program (IWP) at the University of Iowa is a prestigious residency program that brings together writers from around the world.… Read more
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Worlds Literature Festival: Bloodlines – A Provocation from Bernice Chauly
Bernice Chauly gives a provocation on identity, inheritance and bloodlines as part of Worlds Literature Festival, Norwich, July 2014.
Worlds is the UK’s premier international literary Salon, hosted by the National Centre for Writing in Norwich, England’s UNESCO City of Literature.… Read more
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Play: ‘Spilt Gravy on Rice’ – A Comedy for Those Who Like Laughs with an Aftertaste
Written by Jit Murad, directed by Zahim Albakri, main cast starring Bernice Chauly, Charon Mokhzani, Reza Zainal Abidin, Sean Ghazi, Soefira Jaafar and Dato’ Rahim Razali as Bapak.
Bio in the programme book.
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Review of ‘The Book of Sins’
The Virtues of Sin by Gabrielle Low
In Bernice Chauly’s small but substantial collection of poetry and prose, The Book of Sins, words indeed rage forth from the page, and they do so with a searing yet unembellished forcefulness.
It’s hard not to note, first and foremost, the urgent, pounding rhythm to some of the lines in this collection.… Read more
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in:sights:out exhibition at Reka Art Space 2006
Bernice Chauly – writer, photographer, filmmaker, actor, teacher – will be exhibiting a series of 18 black and white photographs combined with original written text centering around the theme of love. Known primarily for her documentary photography, Chauly ventures into new territory this time by exploring a theme that is more intimate and personal.… Read more
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Sharing Space – Contemporary Photography of Malaysia + Japan
This series of images ”Dear Lord, I think I am going to die” explores the space and context in which my mother spent her last weeks before she died of cancer. In the space and confines of my home, this triptych portrays the images that she saw everyday from the bed she lay on.… Read more
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The Book of Sins is out!
Finally the book is out. It was launched at the ‘readings’ on 26th January at 67tempinis satu.
It’s retailing at RM 24 and should be available in fine bookstores in Malaysia by the end of February.
I am relieved that this is done, that this collection has finally come to and end.… Read more
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Bernice Chauly – Subtle Storyteller: Winner of Samsung’s Ultra Honour award
Samsung honours outstanding Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR: Samsung Malaysia Electronics Sdn Bhd honoured three individuals at its Ultra Honours function recently.
The event is part of Samsung’s regional search for inspiring personalities in several countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines.… Read more