Self-published
As a passionated zine maker, Pi-near explores storytelling through independent publishing, using zines as a medium to share personal narratives and engage with diverse audiences in an accessible and intimate format. These experiences have allowed her to develop a distinct artistic voice while engaging with diverse audiences.
photo credits: Gunsept
Then and Now
2 books
186 pages
2023
A set of 2 books telling stories of young adults back then and today between old and new generations in various contexts, choosing a partner, studying, responsibilities, duties, expectations, identity and what you dream of being. With a non-judgmental eye and accepting that everyone is different with their own stories. And it’s no different because we’re all human beings.
30 short stories
[15 stories each book]
Time Stains
zine
24 pages
2023
A zine about 6 short stories when the lasting imprints or marks are still left by the passage of time on events, memories, or individuals.
story & illustration by pi-near
Dear my old friends
picturebook
120 pages
2024A story about a young girl and her beloved teddy bear have been inseparable for as long as she can remember. Together, they share laughter, dreams, and quiet moments of comfort. But as time passes, she begins to change, and the world around her grows bigger. One day, she must make a decision—to let go and allow her cherished companion to find a new friend.
Dear my old friends is a heartfelt picture book about childhood, change, and the bittersweet beauty of saying goodbye. Through gentle storytelling and evocative illustrations, it captures the emotions of parting ways and the enduring warmth of treasured memories.
story & illustration by pi-near