Glimpses of Butterworth
By Jonathan Lim
September 2016 PHOTO ESSAY
In the early days of the British administration, this quiet town was developed as a transit point in the transport of tin ore. It eventually grew into a jumping-off point for those heading towards the island. Bagan, as most who live there call it, has gone through numerous shifts since the mid-nineteenth century. It prospered during the Western industrial boom, witnessed the Second World War, was redeveloped as Penang’s first industrial estate following the nation’s independence and, more recently, lived...
Jonathan Lim
Born and raised in Penang, Jonathan Lim’s work as an independent photographer revolves around everyday life, sharing stories of people and places where culture, history and travel intersect. Aside from writing and nurturing a community arts initiative, he is currently focused on two long-term photo projects: documenting the work of an NGO in rural Sarawak and capturing life behind the bright lights of a travelling European circus.
