Anthony Jegu is a freelance videographer/VFX artist, originally from Paris, France, who also lived in Los Angeles for five years before moving to Kuala Lumpur. He moved here when his fiance became a teacher at the International School of Kuala Lumpur – and she was source of inspiration and motivation behind his latest project, The Knife Thrower, an animated series.

Here’s a sample of his work:

ExpatGo briefly spoke to Anthony about life in Malaysia and his work:

ExpatGo: How did you get into illustration?

Anthony Jegu: I can’t really remember, I’ve been drawing since I was a kid. It’s always been my way to relax and disconnect. Drawing is free and it allows for quality time with myself or the friends with whom I am sharing it.

What inspires you / how do you create your ideas?

Many things: history, people, local art and design. When I was younger, I could spend hours at the Natural History museum. Most of my work is based on finding references for new projects, looking for what makes a place or people special, and reusing this information in a new way. Kuala Lumpur was just perfect for that; every corner was another world.

What is your goal with this project?

I am in discussion with some producers to find the best way to start the production of the other episodes of the Knife Thrower. I am also looking for a way to adapt the concept in a video game form.

What are your thoughts on the Malaysian art scene?

I have the feeling that it is probably very hard for an artist (illustrator or animator) to make a living right now in Malaysia. But it’s obvious that people love animation and comics. A good example is the Comic Art Festival Kuala Lumpur – a very nice event. Things are changing I am sure, and I will not be surprised if Malaysia becomes a production hub in the next few years for this kind of media.

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