TiGA MATA Issue #3: Tenderness
TiGA MATA Issue #3: Tenderness
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This issue is dedicated to tenderness, in any shape or form, which we may be fortunate enough to witness amidst the hard edges of our collective existence. It serves as a reminder of the importance of being gentle—not only with one another but also with ourselves. As we navigate the unknown and unknowable, amidst unresolved injustices and emerging crises, we pay homage to the moments that nourish our souls. By slowing down time in the unique way photography allows, this issue invites readers to pause and fully embrace our capacity for warmth, compassion, and love. Such glimpses transform bitterness and anger into a kinder resolve, unclenching fists and turning them toward a fiercer kind of love. They remind us of our ability to heal, forgive, understand, and ultimately choose unity over division. This issue celebrates the parts of humanity that are worth cherishing and fighting for.
Guest Editor: Jessica Lim
Jessica Lim is the director of the Angkor Photo Festival & Workshops (APFW), a non-profit organization in Cambodia that supports visual media practitioners in Asia. With over 15 years of experience, she focuses on amplifying visual voices from the majority world.
Jessica is currently based in Siem Reap, Cambodia, where on any given day there is a good chance of meeting water buffalos.
