EXHIBITIONS & TALKS
Homegrown Series: London Exhibition at Hiru Cafe, Lumut Pangkor Ferry Jetty,
August – September 2024
A wholesome showcase celebrating Malaysia’s Independence Month and Visit Perak Year 2024 at the Maritime District of Seri Manjung, in collaboration with local businesses Hiru Cafe and printer Pearl Design Centre. A selection of flower photography photographed in London, UK displayed on the beautiful gray wall of Hiru Cafe, a venue facing the Strait of Malacca and Pangkor Island.
After The Rain Book Reading at The Malaysian Photobook Exhibition, September 2022
After The Rain‘s author and photographer, Zarina Holmes, presented a live book reading session from London, UK to the participants at Zontiga photobook store in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia and an online audience. The event was organised by Zontiga and the Photobook Club Kuala Lumpur. It took place via online live streaming on 3rd September, 2022 during the photobook exhibition.
The Malaysian Photobook Exhibition & Archive, Aug-September 2022
After The Rain: Number 1 and 2 are now part of the Malaysian Photobook Archive (MPA), an initiative by the Photobook Club Kuala Lumpur and Zontiga following the Malaysian Photobook Exhibition 2022. The Malaysian Photobook Archive began in early 2022, where the titles in this living document were compiled through photobook submissions to the MPA for documentation purposes.
After The Rain: From Photographic Meditation to Sustainability Action, March 2022
Exposure+ Photo 2022 talk series, following an exhibition under the theme “Belong” London-based photographer Zarina Holmes transformed her photography meditation project, After The Rain, into a sustainability initiative at GLUE Studio. The talk highlighted how she constructed the narrative via a self-published magazine. Venue: KLOé Hotel Yoga Room, Kuala Lumpur., Malaysia.
Project Shoots From Ordinary to WOW!, Oct 2020
Presentation at Kuala Lumpur Photoawards 2020 on past artistic and professional body of work to masterclass attendees. Online Zoom presentation to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia audience.
River to River, Coast to Coast, June 2019
Exhibiting photographer at the HF ArtsFest, held at Re:Centre, Thames Wharf, London W6. Supported by The Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. Presenting photography project, After the Rain and its first photo magazine. A meditation on nature inspired by her seaside home, Pangkor island and the surrounding seafront. Collaborations with Devonshire-based photographer-publisher Mark King of The Point, and Re:Centre Artists in Residence. Featuring artists Kate Lowe and Natalie Cronin. The project inspired international awareness of ocean plastics and recycling waste issues in UK and Malaysia.
City Academy Students’ Photography Exhibition, March 2014
Curated and organised the first student photography exhibition held at The VIBE Gallery, Shoreditch, London E1 for City Academy UK. Participated by photography students from UK and Europe.
London Design Festival
2009 – 2011
Inspiration Room with Sojournposse collective. A photography, talks and multimedia showcase at London Design Festival.
2009 – East Meets West for Nissan Design Europe
2010 – Aesthetics As A Means to Heal
2011 – Whatever Is To Become of Books?
Supported by with University College London Digital Anthropology, leading media publishers and innovative organisations. Partners include Medicins San Frontieres, The British Library, Nissan Design Europe, Oxford International Publishing Centre, Blurb Books, Bonnier Mag+, 3G Doctor , TEDx UCL, NUJ, Being In Rhythm and Samsung Galaxy G-Tab.
Sojournposse “One Thousand and One Nights” curated by the Situation Modern, Dec 2009
Exhibiting photographer at the event held at Clapham North, London SW9. Presented a portraiture series on feminism and the female body, inspired by the famous book “The Tale of One Thousand and One Nights” that originated from ancient Persia. Twelve Sojournposse artists from London, Spain and Colombo took part.
Nissan’s East Meets West Exhibition, Sept 2009
Exhibiting photographer a part of Sojournposse collective exhibition, held at Nissan Design Europe, London W2. Exploring the theme of unity and global relationship between the East and the West. Dispelling the geographical myth that separates us all.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Mindful Photography Workshops
2023 – Present
A series of Mindful Photography workshops, focussing on wellness and sustainability. Successfully launched Still Life Photography with Seasonal Flowers & Upcycled Containers for Spring-Summer 2023 at Missionworks Holistic Co-Workspace in London, UK. Attended by participants of various age and abilities.
Founder, Warna Workshops by Studio GLUE
warnaworkshops.com
2019 – Present
Creative workshops for SMEs and entrepreneurs to upskill and scale up in business and e-commerce. Featuring photography and design workshops to nurture creative thinking and efficient production workflow.
Author, After The Rain photography magazines
aftertherainproject.com
2019 – Present
Author and photographer of photo journals on the subject of meditation, nature and sustainability. Published by Story Of Books.
Photography Masterclass, Kuala Lumpur International Photoawards
Sept 2019
Lifestyle photography masterclass at ILHAM Gallery, Kuala Lumpur at the Kuala Lumpur Photoawards 2019.
Photography Tutor, City Academy UK
2011 -2023
Co-founded the photography department for London’s largest performing arts academy. Devised workshop programmes for Beginners, Intermediate, Documentary and Street Photography on stunning locations and studios at Covent Garden, Soho, Embankment, Borough Market and Islington.
Consulting Creative Director at Kuala Lumpur International Photoawards
2014 – present
Exhibition literature and campaign support.
Panel Judge of Kuala Lumpur International Photoawards
2013
Panel judge for one of SE Asia’s prestigious international photography awards, which is based in Kuala Lumpur and supported by Petronas Gallery, Malaysia.
Consulting Creative Director at Tech City News Magazine
2013-2014
Art director of Tech City News print edition, the voice of the UK tech industry based in the Silicon Roundabout. Winner of 2013 LOVIE awards, Gold and People’s Choice categories.
Multimedia Producer for ‘Thirst For Change’ campaign
May 2012
Lead photographer and multimedia producer for international agency CAFOD on ‘Thirst For Change’ water poverty campaign. A campaign representing 60,000 campaigners on CAFOD TV, targeted at stakeholders, shareholders and No.10 Downing St. policy-makers, which raised £8million in UK and Ireland.
Press Photographer at London Fashion Week AW12
2012
Photographer and editorial producer for Laha Fashion Magazine (Lebanon) and Photography Monthly Magazine (UK) at London Fashion Week AW12. Press photographer and video journalist at London Fashion Week from 2009-2012.
British Council’s Photojournalism Consultant & Multimedia Producer, Style.Uz Fashion Week
2010 – 2011
Design and photojournalism consultant at Style.Uz Art & Fashion Week in Tashkent, Uzbekistan for The British Council’s New Silk Road Project. The aim was to promote the Central Asia region away from conflict zones stereotype. Featured as Interactive Guest on the BBC World Service for her unique role.
Curator of Inspiration Room at London Design Festival
2009 – 2011
A leading digital storytelling lab, produced by Sojournposse Multimedia in partnership with University College London Digital Anthropology, leading media publishers and design organisations. Partners include Medicins San Frontieres, The British Library, Nissan Design Europe, Oxford International Publishing Centre, Blurb Books, Bonnier Mag+, 3G Doctor, and TEDx UCL.
Creative Editor of OnBoard Hospitality magazine
2001 – 2008
Creative Editor and Staff Photographer of the No.1 travel catering magazine. Responsible for the successful rebrand, art direction and high quality photography direction, until subsequently chosen to be the official publication of the International Catering Association (ITCA).
Creative Editor at BMI Publishing
2001 – 2008
Picture editor and staff photographer. Produced the travel magazine titles and campaigns for worldwide tourism offices and World Travel Market events.
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