We are the Children of Art

Sens_OR Group Exhibition (KL Design Week 2009)

2009-03-27T18:38:00.004+08:00

Hola!

It has been a while... yes we know. CoA is back in full throttle! This time, we are working hand-in-hand and side-by-side with talented emerging designers and architects. Make sure you save the date; it's on tomorrow Saturday, 28 March until 4 April 2009 (our exhibition space is next to Jendela Restaurant - G06, CapSquare, Kuala Lumpur.)

Pass this around, tell everyone, snail mail it, cut & paste or email blast it to all your friends!
See you there!

Before that, check out
www.sens-or.com

or

surf to the official KL Design Week 2009 website
www.kldesignweek.com / www.kualalumpurdesignweek.com.my

Counting down

2009-03-17T14:35:00.005+08:00

Hi everyone!

We are just a few days away from KL Design Week. Fyi, the official KLDW launch will be held on the 27th Mar 2009, 6 pm at the KL Tower. So make sure you save the date and go! This is your chance to meet up fellow designers and art aficionados. For more info, check out KLDW's official website.

For an update, we are currently finalizing our works. It's good to see everyone supporting each other as this is our very first collaboration project together. Hey, united we stand! Anyway, we are yet to release the official Sens_OR programme details. No worries, we will make sure you get the latest update on it.

Speaking of Sens_OR, we are proud to announce that Sens_OR just launched the official website. Thanks to Fozzy for working so hard on it and thanks to Rocksoft.com for sponsoring Sens_OR's domain + hosting!

Btw, we would like to wish a Happy Belated Birthdays to Perez and Hafiz who recently celebrated their birthdays last Saturday and Sunday (14 & 15 March 2009)... May all your wishes and dreams come true! :)

KL Design Week 2009

2009-03-12T09:54:00.003+08:00

We are happy to announced that we will be organizing a group exhibition called "Sens_OR" for KL Design Week 2009 at Caps Square Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 27th March - 4th April 2009. For this exhibition, we will be working hand-in-hand with our fellow artists and designers; AXST.TV, Bangkit, Efozy Studio, KARYA, Motiofixo, Firdaus Shah, Mohd Baki (Winner of Nokia Art Award 2006) and many others.

At the same time, we are to introduce you our new 'look' and logo, which was inspired by the Origami. Believing that talents are to be nurtured at young age, CoA focuses on educating young people especially students on art and at the same time creating a platform for local emerging artists and designers to unveil themselves to the public. Just like the process of creating origami; to create beautiful object from a plain paper, you will start with a first fold.

We look forward to continue our contribution to the society and at the same time continue our mission to promote art and design to everyone.

Be sure to keep in touch with us as we will feed you with the latest updates and progress on the exhibition. :)

TARAP MAN

2007-11-29T15:13:00.000+08:00

KUALI WORKS & DRAMALAB

present

TARAP* MAN

A journalistic thriller set in Sabah….
A newspaper reporter sets out to discover the truth about a boy,
born during the war, who may have committed a gruesome murder in 1952.
Could he still be in prison?

Directed by Zahim Albakri (award-winning director of Puteri Gunung Ledang The Musical, Spilt Gravy on Rice and more).

Written b y Ann Lee (co-writer of the New York International Fringe Festival critically-acclaimed show From Table Mountain to Teluk Intan.)

With a murderously-talented cast led by Anne James, Cameronian Arts Award winner and
introducing Sabahan songbird, Mia Palencia in her first acting role.

*Artocarpus Odoratissimus: pungent fruit, indigenous to Borneo

DATE & TIME:
5th – 8th December 2007 @ 8.30pm
8th – 9th December 2007 @ 3.00pm

VENUE:
Annexe Galleries, Central Market Annexe/ Pasar Seni (Putra LRT),
Jalan Hang Kasturi, 50050, Kuala Lumpur.

BOOKINGS: 017- 651 2126

ADMISSION BY DONATION (minimum RM30, students discount available)

Kecikecik Group Show

2007-11-20T14:47:00.000+08:00

Kecikecik Group Show (Pre-calling for artists & designers)

Venue : They Art Studio @ Lot 2.02 Annexe Central Market.
Date: 30th December 2007 - 5th January 2008 ( 1week )

Pre-calling all artists and designers! Kecikecik Group Show #1 is coming soon and we want you.. !
All kind of artworks and medium are welcome (visual art).

Terms & Regulations

1. Any artworks or medium :-
- paintings on canvas or wood / photographs / lomography / plush toys / sketchings / mix-media / digital prints / any masterpiece of your idea!!

2. All artworks must measured not more than 1ft x 1ft

3. Each participants will be charged a joining fee of RM110 upon succesfull registration, including a maximum of 10 artworks per artist or designer. Plus an official t-shirt of Kecikecik Group SHow will be given to participant.
No commision will be imposed for artwork sold during the group show state in stipulated period.

4. All artworks must be properly framed and display creatively.

5. Registration open now till 7th December 2007.
{ sms your fullname and email address }

6. Artwork must be submitted by 23rd December 2007

For additional enquiries or details please contact:-
-They 016-2341362 / theyartstudio@yahoo.co.uk
-bibichun 012-5252381 / bibichun@gmail.com

Participating Artists and Designers:-
-Bibichun
-They
-Lamb ( Phabric )
-Snooze
-Erks
-Julia Yap
-Mistawhy
-Yuan
-KevinMuji
-The Damis ( SuperSunday )
-Tha-b ( SuperSunday )
-The Kioue ( SuperSunday )
-Not Angel & COA
... you
... you guys
Come one, come all..

Pelukis Residen Galeri Shah Alam

2007-11-14T16:23:00.000+08:00

PELUKIS RESIDEN GALERI SHAH ALAM

Galeri Shah Alam menawarkan studio untuk 2 pelukis tempatan untuk Program
Pelukis Residen selama 6 bulan. Kepada yang berminat sila mengisi borang
beserta gambar potret, biodata lengkap dan hantar permohonan ke Galeri
Shah Alam.

Syarat dan kemudahan yang disediakan, adalah seperti di lampiran.

Sebarang pertanyaan sila hubungi:-

GALERI SHAH ALAM
Persiaran Tasik,
40000 Shah Alam, Selangor.
Tel: 03-55105344
Fax: 03-55102081
email: galerisa@streamyx.com

Untuk maklumat lanjut, layari laman web Galeri Shah Alam.

SAiECHO RaYA III (Open house invitation)

2007-11-07T18:13:00.000+08:00

Dear friends,

We would like to invite you all to our Hari Raya Open-house
on this FRIDAY, 9TH NOV 2007, 7PM
at POOL AREA, DAMANSARA PELANGI UTAMA KONDO (BLOCK A,B,C),
DAMANSARA UTAMA (near TV3)*
This year's theme is RETRO RAYA.

There will be
FOOD + DRINKS (potluck, other snacks + donations are WELCOME!),
ENTERTAINMENT (open mic session + karaoke + joget lambak),
GAMES (prizes to be won too!),
etc.

So make your way to SAIECHO RAYA 3, this FRIDAY!
Bring your friends too!

Selamat Hari Raya!!!

ArtSy uPdAtes

2007-04-25T18:27:00.000+08:00

PEMENTASAN TEATER AMAL TINGGINYA MENYAPU AWAN

Multimedia Arts and Theatre Club (MATA) is proud to bring you our upcoming event... "Pementasan Teater Amal Tingginya Menyapu Awan" performed by MMU students next week.. the casts might be ur friend.. fresh new talents!!

date: 2nd May 2007 time: 8.30pm venue: Main Hall, MMU entrance: FREE!!

For more details,do no hesitate to email :

1) lee_sya@yahoo.com
2) firza_gee@yahoo.com

lets come and watch the play for ur own entertainment b4 final exam..!! See you guys there!!

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AWAKENING : MINI EXHIBITION BY YOUNG CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS

Sitajeriazhari is pleased to invite you to JERI'S STUDIO 55
28 April 2007, Saturday, 8 pm
Jeri's Studio 55,
220, Lorong Maarof, Bangsar
Tel: 03 2094 1537 /019 5499 386

Back in full throttle!

2007-04-24T11:30:00.000+08:00

Salam. What's up friends?!

If you're asking where have we been, well, we're still around. Just that most of us are busy with our works & studies & stuffs. But not to worry, because we're back in the scene y'all! This time, for real!

Anyway, fyi, we've been involved in some projects with Digi and Kementerian Pembangunan Wanita. Recently we went to Tasik Chini for the official launch of Digi's Amazing Malaysians - the Champion of Pahang's Lake Chini. We had a great time and we're glad to be informed that people from Digi likes our work. *phew*

Nuff said, here's some events highlights...

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Kuala Lumpur Graphic - KLG 07 Competition��

The Brief:

Design a single web-page which you feel would make a good e-commerce homepage. You will submit in flat graphical form, HTML is not required. Your page can be based on any company, real or imagined.

What the Judges Expect:

A page which is visually creative
A functional page which makes e-commerce easy
An accessible design for partially sighted or blind

Entries and Deadlines

All entries must be submitted by the 30th June 2007

Prizes

There is a total of exactly RM2,220.00 in prize money to be awarded.

1st prize wins RM2000
2nd prize wins RM 200
Third prize RM 20

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is there any entry fee?
No, there are no charges or fees to pay at any time!

Q: Is the design like a 'screenshot' or does it have to be actually usable?
Yes, the entries should just be flat graphic files. This is a test of graphic design skill.

2007-01-05T12:37:00.001+08:00

Massive Territory Design Conference 2007
kuala lumpur and Jakarta creativity gathering for the design industry

“phenomenal speakers and artists // 1 unforgettable days // 1000+ visionaries of a new tomorrow”

Bring on the massive!

TERRITORY's MASSIVE Design Conference is an assemblage of cutting-edge culture jamming by artists and tastemakers from the buzzing metropolises of the world. This inaugural event launches what's set to be an annual festival for all things design. Dreamers, doers and thinkers, in person, will experience incipient pulses of new ideas, new worldviews and movements.

At the MASSIVE Design Conference, substance comes first with hard-hitting and viscerally stimulating talks and workshops.

These will be presented by innovators handpicked from across the creative spectrum, including illustration, design, editorial, film, art and design. Stars like Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo Lab, Joshua Davis, 123Klan, Niko Stumpo, Kinetic, Kustaa Saksi, Ifinteractive, Furifuri, E18studio, Phunk Studio and The Asylum will provide catalysts for new forms of inspiration and reveal to audiences their boundary pushing experiences.

In a hands-on, educational programme, gurus will share with newbies and practitioners alike, key components of their craft and aspirations. Exhibitors will send idiosyncratic flares into the design stratosphere, contributing to the rising tide of multiplicity.

In this variegated economy of tomorrow, one size may fit all or all sizes one. Here, the designer is the new DJ. Each need has its consummation, each idea, its possibility. Welcome to design without borders. Welcome to Massive.

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13th January
KL CONFERENCE TICKETS
Students - RM 110.00
Professional - RM 185.00
VIP- RM 285.00

(VIP Tickets Inclusive of After Party+ 1 drinks at 101east with the
Speakers + Free T6 magz @ 7pm - 9.30pm Date: 13th January 07)

400 PAXS WITH LIMITED SEATS ONLY!!!

****

INTERESTED? EMAIL artchild@gmail.com for more info

PURCHASE THE TICKETS BEFORE 7th Jan 2007 and get a Limited Edition 2007 Designers Calendar.

Whaddup!!!

2006-12-05T11:41:00.000+08:00

Hi everyone!

Due to heavy workloads and personal matters, we've been staying 'low' for a while. But... but... CoA's currently planning and working on our next big project, which will be executed early next year. That's a promise! :)

We know that most of you out there are wondering what happened to our group forum at myspace.com, to tell you the truth, we do not know what exactly happened to it. We dare not say that it has been hacked nor anyone changed the id for no reason or whatsoever, but yes, the group forum is inaccessible. We will try to contact Tom or any of myspace admins and ask them to delete it since we ourselves couldn't access it.

You can now join a new group forum which we recently made by the same name;
CHILDREN OF ART

Meanwhile, our condolences to Mr. Bishan Singh's family. He passed away due to health complications. It's a great honour to have worked with a great environmentalist and activist such as Mr.Bishan. The Digi's Amazing Malaysians - 'Save Tasik Chini' project will continue in honour of Mr.Bishan Singh. May he rests in peace...

UPDATE!

2006-09-23T10:41:00.000+08:00

Hi everyone!

First of all, we'd like to apologize for not updating the blog for quite some time. After our last project with the Ministry of Women, Family & Community Development - THE ART OF COMMUNITY which was launched in Bangi last July by our Prime Minister, all of us have been busy concentrating on our works, study, family, and personal projects.

Sadly enough, we also would like to inform everyone that our group space in myspace.com is no longer accessible due to some technical problems. (We do not know what caused it) So, now we have created another group space, the re-birth of COA but with a different name. We called it ARTivis. You can access the group space via this url
http://groups.myspace.com/artivis

Anyhow, we will try to keep you updated with the latest art news.

2006-05-24T13:42:00.000+08:00

"Performance Kotak Tari" oleh Dr. Zulkifli di Balai Seni Lukis Negara

Semua dijemput untuk menyaksikan "Performance Kotak Tari" oleh Dr. Zulkifli dgn iringan DJ kontemporari dalam pada 26 Mei 2006 (Jumaat)

Tempat: Balai Seni Lukis Negara

Lokasi : Peti Seni (depan Balai Seni Lukis Negara)

Tarikh : 26 Mei 2006

Hari : Jumaat

Masa : 8.30 Malam

Datang la beramai-ramai. percuma

SA'L'E III (finale)

2006-05-16T20:12:00.000+08:00

SA’L’E III (finalé)
Sunday Art ‘Lelong’ Exhibition
21st May 2006, Sunday
11am – 10pm

Event Highlights

(DAY SESSION)

SA’L’E III
21st MAY 2006
11am – 6pm

Programmes:

11am – 11.30am
SHORT FILM SCREENING
“KAPAL TERBANG KERTAS” (30 mins)
by MIIM students

11.30am – 11.40am
SHORT FILM SCREENING
“PIECES & SHRED”
by MIIM students

11.40am – 12.10pm
SHORT FILM SCREENING
“MARGINAL”
by MIIM students

12.10pm – 12.20pm
SHORT FILM SCREENING
“PASEMBOQ”
by MIIM students

12.30pm – 1.00pm
Monologue by FARRAH AINI LUGIMAN

1.00pm – 1.30pm
INTERNATIONAL GUEST ARTIST
APPEARANCE & VIDEO ART SCREENING
DANIELA FRANCO from PARIS, FRANCE

1.30pm – 2.30pm
Break

2.30pm – 5.30pm
Art Ballots and Art Auction Session
(We also accept credit cards, so don’t worry about carrying too much cash!)

Don’t miss this opportunity to grab a lot more LIMITED EDITION designers’ items, art products and creative merchandises!

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(NIGHT SESSION)

SA’L’E PARTY*
(Entry by RSVP*)
A donation of RM20 per pax is required.
(To cover the cost of drinks and refreshments)

Early Bird Confirmation :
RM15 per pax
(Last day reservation, Saturday 20^th May)

Please confirm your attendance to:-
016-6877487 or 03-23801121
Email aneem@galleriiizu.com

Programmes:

6pm – 7pm
Warming up by THE WORK
DJ: Cody, Mal & friend will take the stage

7pm – 7.30pm
STREET HORN SYNDICATE
(Album Promotion Session)

7.30pm – 8.00pm
AKTA ANGKASA
(Special appearance)

8.00pm – 8.15pm
POETRY SESSION

8.15pm – 8.45pm
STREET ROAR BAND #1

8.45pm – 9.15pm
STREET ROAR BAND #2

9.15pm – 10pm
DJ FINALE! THE WORK!

10.30pm
END

CHEERS AND SEE YOU AGAIN IN OUR NEXT EVENT!

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* Limited Entry + food & drinks

A donation of RM20 per pax is required.
(To cover the cost of drinks and refreshments)
Early Bird Confirmation :
RM15 per pax
(Last day reservation, Saturday 20^th May)

Please confirm your attendance to:-
016-6877487 or 03-23801121
Email aneem@galleriiizu.com

SA'L'E (Sunday Art 'Lelong' Exhibition)

2006-05-09T18:26:00.000+08:00

Sunday Art 'Lelong' Exhibition is an exhibition of Young Malaysian Designers, Fine Artists, Craftpeople showcasing their limited editions and 'one-of-a-kind' works of art. It aims to serve art lovers, aficionados and the residences of Kuala Lumpur to come together and shop for this high quality produce of art in association with other attractions at the gallery. The key feature of this SA'L'E exhibition is 'Lelong' or Auction on selected product conducted on every Sunday at 2pm.

Next Sunday (14 May 2006, 11am - 2pm) event highlight is "ARTWORK AUCTION" where selections of artworks (paintings, drawings, photographs, prints and sculptures) by local fine artists (both established & young emerging artists) will be auctioned for the best price you couldn't ever imagine. :)

For more info, please call 03 2380 1121 or fax 03 2380 1126
or email at suzanne@galleriiizu.com / aneem@galleriiizu.com

Digi's Amazing Malaysians @ Sek.Men. Sultan Abu Bakar (SABS)

2006-04-30T19:37:00.000+08:00

Enjoy! ;0

Digi's Amazing Malaysians, Tasik Chini (Unofficial trip)

2006-04-25T15:19:00.000+08:00

CoA has been selected to participate in the community service project (Save Tasik Chini) by Digi - DIGI'S AMAZING MALAYSIANS. Aneem and Belle will work hand in hand with Mr.Bishan Singh and many others. They will teach Form 2 students from Sek. Men. Keb. Sultan Abu Bakar, Kuantan on Visual Art and Photography. The project will be launched on 29th April 2006 and will continue until July, where our Deputy Prime Minister will close the project at Tasik Chini. The students artworks will be showcased at a special exhibition for this project.

Given the opportunity to teach art to these kids, is truly an honour for us. CoA's always wanted to work with children since our main objective is to promote art to youngsters especially kids because we believe that children should get their exposure on art at a very young age. :)

Anyway, last Saturday, we (Aneem, Belle, Rasfan & Brahim from FNB) went on an unofficial trip to Tasik Chini to take a closer look. A 3 hour journey to Tasik Chini's kinda tiring actually but all that gone once we saw the beautiful lake. It's sad honestly, knowing that people neglected it. Land and dam developement is endangering and polluting the lake. We took a boat ride to go to the Tanjung Puput (an Orang Asli's village). Everything's so nice. Abang Robert (our boat navigator a.k.a our tour guide) was so friendly. At first he was a bit shy, but then he told us so many stuffs about Tasik Chini and people in Tanjung Puput. We even made friends with the kids there. Nasa, Ago and few others. They were very shy, but friendly once they're comfortable with you. :) It was fun but we didn't stay for long because we had to head back to KL.

Pameran Landskap Malaysia

2006-04-25T15:09:00.000+08:00

Pameran Landskap Malaysia

Pameran dan Promosi ini diadakan bersempena dengan Program Festival Kuala Lumpur 2006 anjuran Kementerian Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan (KeKKWa).

Pameran Landskap ini akan diadakan di Balai Seni Lukis Negara (BSLN) bertujuan untuk mendedahkan dan mempromosikan landskap dan aktiviti sosial di bumi Malaysia dalam bentuk visual khususnya kepada pelancong luar negara agar tertarik untuk mengenalinya sambil membeli lukisan-lukisan hasil karya anak Malaysia.

Kriteria pemilihan bagi pameran ini ialah karya-karya yang menampilkan pemandangan Malaysia termasuk alam semulajadi, bangunan-bangunan, flora dan fauna, tempat-tempat bersejarah, aktiviti pertanian, industri, kebudayaan, kesenian dan warisan masyarakat majmuk, aktiviti sosial masyarakat seperti permainan tradisional, gotong royong dan landskap dasar laut juga diambil kira.

Media & Saiz: Bebas (Karya hendaklah siap berbingkai)

Jumlah penyertaan setiap peserta: Maksima 2 karya sahaja

Penyertaan: Semua rakyat Malaysia

Kos penyediaan lukisan dan pengangkutan adalah ditanggung sendiri oleh peserta

Tiada yuran/ bayaran penyertaan

Tarikh Pameran: 1 - 31 Julai 2006

Karya hendaklah dihantar sebelum 10 Jun 2006.

Borang Penyertaan boleh didapati di Balai Seni Lukis Negara

Pertandingan Melukis: "Warisan Terengganu 2006", Muzium Terengganu

2006-04-21T15:03:00.000+08:00

Sesuai dengan hasrat untuk memartabatkan warisan sejarah dan budaya negeri, pihak Muzium Negeri Terengganu menganjurkan satu pertandingan melukis sebagai satu wadah untuk menonjolkan citra negeri dalam bentuk lukisan.

Untuk keterangan lanjut sila hubungi:
En Fauzi Muda 012 - 9621656

SA'L'E - CALLING FOR PARTICIPATION!

2006-04-14T17:49:00.000+08:00

S.A.'L'.E
Sunday Art 'Lelong' Exhibition Series
(7-26th May 2006)
Launch on 7th May 2006
11.00am - 6.00pm
galleriiizu, kuala lumpur

CALLING FOR SUBMISSION/PARTICIPATION!

Yes, we're calling for participation!

INTERESTED?
Well, if you're interested in joining the S.A.'L'.E, you are most welcome! All you got to do is
to email us your details including your products/artworks details (please include pictures of your products/artworks for promotional purpose) before 21st APRIL 2006. No need to worry because we will take care everything for you (e.g. promotion, brochure, etc) :)

TYPE OF WORKS
Any kind of LIMITED EDITION works of art (paintings, photography, prints, creative/design products such as design tshirts, shoes, bags, etc, pottery, sculpture, handmade plush, EPs, indie films (vcd),etc)

REGISTRATION
To register, send us your details (NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NO, EMAIL, TYPES OF WORKS, & pictures of artworks) via email at suzanne@galleriiizu.com / aneem@galleriiizu.com or fax to 03-23801126 or call us 03-23801121
or simply drop by the gallery (11am-7pm, mon-fri).

FEES
Students (Group -max 10 person per group) = RM100 (for 3 weeks)
Professional = RM150 (for 3 weeks)
(Payment can be done at the gallery upon registration)

VENUE
The event will take place inside Galleriiizu for 3 whole weeks. Situated in KL, UOA Center, opposite KL Convention Center. Easily accessible via public transportation; LRT (KLCC Station), bus, taxi. Available parking space right in front of the gallery.
Click here for location map.

OTHER INFO
The key feature of this event is ' Lelong' or Auction on selected product conducted on every Sundays. Art Talks and Workshop will be conducted during lunch time every Fridays from 12.30-2.30pm.

FREE admission.

Excited? Contact us now!

T: 03-23801121 (Shazlin)
F: 03-23801126
E: suzanne@galleriiizu.com / aneem@galleriiizu.com
A:
galleriiizu,
Mezzanine floor, UOA Center, Jalan Pinang,
50430 Kuala Lumpur.
Gallery opens every
Mon-Fri 11am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

SA'L'E (Sunday Art 'Lelong' Exhibition series)

2006-04-14T17:47:00.000+08:00

SA'L'E
SUNDAY ART 'LELONG'
EXHIBITION SERIES

AUCTION: EVERY SUNDAY
07TH / 14TH / 21ST MAY

WORKSHOP: EVERY FRIDAY
12TH / 19TH / 26TH MAY

SA'L'E. Sunday Art 'Lelong" Exhibition is an exhibition of Young Malaysian Designer's, Artist and Craftpeople showcasing their Limited Editions and 'one-of-a-kind' works of art. It aims to serve art lovers, aficionados and the residences of Kuala Lumpur to come together and shop for this high quality produce of art in association with other attractions at the gallery. The key feature of this SA'L'E exhibitionis 'Lelong' or Auction on selected product conducted on every Sundays. Art talks and Workshop will be conducted during lunch time every Friday from 12.30 to 2.30pm. Admission is free.

Exhibition Hours:
Highlights:
11am – 6pm
7th May - Art & Craft , Designer's Series
14th May - Drawings, Paintings & Prints
21st May - Collectibles, Buyers & Sellers Market

For more information, log on to: www.galleriiizu.com (note: double 'll' triple 'iii')

4/7 Exhibition "comm.blk" - Communication Block An Installation by Frank Woo

2006-04-07T10:38:00.000+08:00

4/7 Exhibition "comm.blk" - Communication Block An Installation by Frank Woo
7 APRIL 2006 (FRIDAY) - 7 PM !!!Tonite!!!
GALLERIIIZU, UOA CENTER, KUALA LUMPUR
TEL: 03 2380 1121

Frank Woo’s installation COMM.BLK tries to illustrate the growing challenge of communication between regions and cultures and how the interpretation of the same – verbally or nonverbally exchanged – information varies according to the respective background and influencing factors. The work portrays communication from four different perspectives according to the four points of the compass – North, East, South and West. The artwork also deals with the barriers, obstructions and blocking factors of communication and the distortion of information through perception, censorship or manipulation as to be found in our everyday life. Visitors can physically experience that in order to get a clear understanding of certain information it may be necessary to give up familiar and habitual communication patterns and to shift paradigms by looking at the information from various perspectives. Thus this installation demonstrates clearly: Whether communication will imply positive or negative effects, whether information evokes negative or positive reactions, will crucially depend on the respective context and point of view.

Click here for more info.

Sunday Art Market Updates

2006-03-29T13:17:00.000+08:00

Hi everyone,

First of all we and our host would like to thank all of you who wish to participate in our Sunday Art Market. Unfortunately for us, due to some complications and unavoidable difficulties, we have to inform you that we are unable to organize the Sunday Art Market like we planned earlier. We know that everyone were so excited about it as much as we do, but luck wasn't at our side. We truly apologize for any inconveniences.

Because we don't want to let everyone down, Galleriiizu and Children of Art will host "Art 2 Heart" where all LIMITED EDITION art merchandize / creative products will be up for sale. The event will be held inside Galleriiizu on 7 May 2006. All items are artist's / designer's original artworks (not massed produced), which includes miniature paintings, prints, postcards, photography postcards, design t-shirts, etc. Also there will be other activities lined up such as workshop on gift wrapping techniques, DIY art, charicatures, and many more...

"Art 2 Heart"
(Art of Giving)
Galleriiizu,
Mezzanine floor, UOA Center,
Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur
7 May 2006

Limited Edition art merchandize / creative products such as:-
- limited prints
- miniature paintings (size not more than 10 inch x 10 inch)
- art / design postcards
- photos (it can be mounted or pack in 1 set postcards)
- design tshirts, shoes, etc
- art crafts; gift boxes, books, etc
- etc...

Closing date: 21 April 2006

If you are interested, kindly email us your details and pictures of your 'limited edition' art merchandize / creative products as soon as possible.
Closing date: 21 April 2006
Or call 03 2380 1121 (Shazlin) for more info.
Or fax your details to 03 2380 1126.

Exhibition Updates!

2006-03-27T10:59:00.000+08:00

KARNIVAL KARNIVOR
Galeri Maya
Bangsar
at 8pm, Tuesday 4 April 2006.

A group exhibition by Saiful Razman, Ilham Fadhli Shaimy, Azliza Ayob, Ili Farhana Norhayat and Akbar a.k.a Bebe

The exhibition continues until 23 April 2006.

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From One Earth
Wisma Kebudayaan SGM,
No.243, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
Kuala Lumpur
11am-6pm daily

Art exhibition From One Earth features 12 Malaysian artists who express the beauty of the earth in their unique and poetic paintings. The exhibition ends on Sunday.

The artists are Ahmad Fauzi Arshad, Adeputra, Gary Quah, Mohamad Radzi Ismail, Shahril Awang, Shireen Lee, Rasid Yusof, Zaim Durulaman, Zulhairy Ithnain, Rosdan Abdul Manan, Mohamad Hanif Hassan and Rafie Abdul Rahman. They will deliver their own interpretations in the medium of their choice (paintings, sculpture and photography).

The exhibition is held in conjunction with Earth Day (on March 21). The artists’ works show the precious value of the Earth’s limited treasures. They hope to carry a message about sharing a common responsibility to preserve its well-being for future generations.

For example, Fauzi’s colourful painting of a coconut tree brings out the vibrancy and life of such a simple but taken-for-granted work of Mother Nature.

Quah’s picture of perfectly synchronised fishes show the natural harmonisation and livelihood of all living things.

Zaim’s abstract of shadowy trees and barks represent a melancholic yet calming sense of peace.

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Malaysia in watercolour
NN Gallery
53A & 56, Jalan Sulaiman 1,
Taman Ampang Hilir,
Ampang, Selangor.
Viewing hours: 9am-6pm (Monday-Saturday).
Admission is free.
Call 03-4270-6588.

NN Gallery proudly presents the Malaysian Watercolour Organisation’s Annual Exhibition 2006 from Wednesday until April 7.

This exhibition by the Malaysian Watercolour Organisation (MWO) promises to be an exciting one. Thirty-nine members will showcase more than 100 pieces of recent watercolour paintings.

The watercolourists include Dr Wong Seng Tong, Abdul Ghani Ahmad, Aminah Abdul Rahman, Chia Seng Chai, Sharifah Zuriah Aljeffri, Yeoh Kian Thai, Charles Mawan, Alex Ong Boon Hau and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Samsudin Osman, who is also MWO’s patron.

Their works will highlight some interesting facets of Malaysian life. Buildings, rural life, street scenes, objects, landscapes, flora and fauna will be shown, the outcome of many painting excursions initiated by MWO members. They include Warisan Terakhir by Md Sani Md Dom and Kampung Kepayang by Mansor Ghazalli.

The two works epitomise the romantic, idyllic and simple rural setting of Malay kampungs. Koo Chiang Jin’s Clan Jetties, Penang shows a more urbanised version of wooden quarters, where television antennas and telephone lines are the order of the day.

Harvest Season # 3, a work by Yeoh Eng Peng, is a detailed study of the harvest season, with the wheelbarrow representing abundance and mobility.

Zuzila Zain’s Sunshine presents a view of the kampung in bright colours and strong lines.

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POST-WAR GERMAN ARTWORKS
National Art Gallery
Kuala Lumpur
Till 28 May

CATCH "Gouaches", an exhibition of post-war German artworks by one of Germany’s best-known artists, Sigmar Polke, at the National Art Gallery from now till May 28.

Born in 1941, Polke began his career as an apprentice in a stained glass factory before he entered the Dusseldorf Kunstakademie (Art School) at the age of 20.

Upon graduation in 1968, he published a portfolio of 14 photographs taken with a borrowed camera of his tabletop sculptures and performances. He also experimented with chemical developers and fixers.

Polke travelled the world — Paris, New York, Afghanistan, and Brazil — throughout the ’70s. He finally settled in Cologne, where he has been living and working since.

The exhibition comprises 40 gouaches with a format of 70x100 cm, all dating back to 1996. These exhibits are the core of Polke’s "Music from an Unknown Source" exhibition, which give an insight into an artistic movement which ranks among the most significant of the German post-war era.

Polke often takes a distant position of irony, which enables him to turn his attention — above and beyond issues of content — to the form and the material nature of painting.

The gouaches of this exhibition have a "dripping and flowing" theme, which is used to illustrate the uncontrolled happening of physical phenomena as opposed to the controlled form.

The exhibition is jointly presented by the National Art Gallery and the German embassy in conjunction with German Cultural Month 2006.

Visit the National Art Gallery at Jalan Temerloh, off Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. Viewing hours: 10am-6pm daily. Free admission.

For details, call 03-2142-2011 (Goethe Institute).

CoA Updates!

2006-03-21T12:39:00.000+08:00

COA'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE - UPDATED!

Okay, it's not 100% updated, but it's better than the previous one. Still, I have to fix some coding... The page does not work if opened with Firefox browser. (Bugger!) So the only option is to view it using Internet Explorer. (Some minor errors with the coding... and I'm fixing it right now...) I'll update the hyperlinks, and other pages too. I'm working on a new section "FEATURED" section where we will feature MASTER, FINE ARTIST, DESIGNER, BAND and WEB of the month... There'll be interviews and photos. So, make sure you check it out ya?...

http://artchild.rushmode.com

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"SAVE TASIK CHINI" - COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT (DiGi's Amazing Malaysian)

Fyi, 2 of CoA members are involved with a community service project by DiGi. It's under the 'Amazing Malaysian' project; "SAVE TASIK CHINI". Where both members will teach form 2 students on arts and photography. All artworks done by students will be exhibited and presented to the Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister; Datuk Sri Najib Tun Razak on July.

The project launch will be on the 22nd April 2006 in Pahang.
We'll keep you updated with the latest info on the project. :)

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SUNDAY ART MARKET - 7th MAY 2006

For those who are wondering about the SUNDAY ART MARKET, we'd like to inform you that we've extended the closing date for registration until 21 APRIL 2006. So, if you'd like to participate in the event, please make sure you email us your details at artchild@gmail.com

Please include all the details below:-
1- name (organization/group)
2- ic no
3- tel no. (house/handphone)
4- email
5- address
6- type of artworks
Please attach pictures of your artworks along with the details (if any)

CLOSING DATE: 21 APRIL 2006

7 ASIDE - OFFSIGHT & INSIGHT

2006-03-06T18:42:00.000+08:00

7 ASIDE - OFFSIGHT & INSIGHT
Galleriiizu, Kuala Lumpur
7 March 2006, 7pm
www.galleriiizu.com

7 ASIDE - OFFSIGHT & INSIGHT is about 2 groups of young aspiring artists, some have already created some marks on the art corridor walls and some are still carving and craving. This slightly different group exhibition shall illustrate the cultural diversity in Malaysia by showcasing the work of 7 Malays as well as 7 Chinese artists. Thus 7 Aside is about cross culture, about perception stamped by heritage and origin, about interpretation, about believes and practice. Witness how the meaning of icons will change with the context they are applied at, how colour schemes vary, how motifs are shared within one group as a homogeneous form of identification, how distinctively different two groups of artists raised in the same country can perceive their surroundings - and yet how their Malaysian identity unites their work eventually. Two teams, not competing against each other, but playing the game for a good cause. A friendly match build upon distinctive expressions and impressions.

PERTANDINGAN POTRET DEWASA

2006-03-03T11:36:00.000+08:00

PERTANDINGAN POTRET DEWASA

Tempat: Ruang Lobi , Balai Seni Lukis Negara..

Jam : 3.00 – 5,00 petang
Tarikh : 4 Mac 2006

( Terbuka semua kepada yang berumur 17 tahun ke atas…. )

termasuk pelukis,pelajar, serta orang awam.

Syarat Penyertaan

Peserta perlu melukis potret pasangan masing – masing.
Peserta dikehendaki membawa pasangan bersama semasapertandingan diadakan.
Media adalah bebas.
Keputusan hakim adalah muktamad
Setiap karya adalah menjadi hakmilik penganjur.

Hadiah

1 hadiah pertama RM 300

1 hadiah kedua RM 200

1 hadiah ketiga RM 100

saguhati 3 x RM 50

Nama : ……………………………………………………………………………….

Umur : ………………………………………………………………………………..

No Telefon : ……………………… E - mail : ………………………..

( Sila hantar selewat – lewatnya 3 Mac 2006 kepada urusetia pertandingan )

Balai Seni Lukis Negara

No 2, Jalan Temerloh, Off Jalan Tun Razak,

53200 Kuala Lumpur,

Tel : 03 – 4025 4990

Fax : 03 – 4025 4987

Email : Shamsul@artgallery.gov.my

( u.p : En Shamsul / Cik Norazlina )

2006-02-28T11:52:00.000+08:00

LAMAN SENI KUALA LUMPUR
4 MAC 2006
(Balai Seni Lukis Negara)

08.30 pagi
-Pertandingan Seni Lukis Kanak-kanak 'Pos malaysia' (Bawah 12 Tahun)

10.00 pagi
-Demo & Bengkel Kartun 'Bersama Pelukis Tanahair'

-Demo Seni Kaligrafi Islam

-Bengkel Seni Jahitan / Sulaman Dewasa

-Bengkel Seramik

- Kraf Mudah 'Kolaj Bijirin'

11.00 pagi
-Tayangan Filem Percuma

2.30 ptg
-Deklamasi Karya Pelukis Negeri Sembilan

3.00 ptg
- Pertandingan Potret Dewasa (17 Tahun ke atas)

http://www.artgallery.gov.my/web/lskl/LSKL.wmv

Balai Seni Lukis Negara

National Art Gallery

2 Jalan Temerloh,

off Jalan Tun Razak,

53200 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 603 40254990

www.artgallery.gov.my

Sticker Exhibition - Calling For Contribution

2006-02-28T11:30:00.000+08:00

STICKER EXHIBITION - CALLING FOR CONTRIBUTION!

The theme for the sticker show is "STRANGE KREATURES". so try to make your character as strange as you can people! no size limit, but please don't send us any porn/bad/negative/&%$^* sticker.

The art shows :
1 - sticker exhibition from 8am onwards
2 - live graffiti demostration by SWS
3 - live painting by Orkibal http://orkibal.fotopages.com
4 - special appearance of The Killer Gerbil from Singapore http://www.thekillergerbil.com

Your names will be listed among the people/artists involve in this exhibition.

Submit your stickers before 28th of april 2006.

Email ebliss1@gmail.com for more info/details/updates/mailing address!

Thank you!

SKIM LATIHAN PEMBANGUNAN PENGGIAT SENI KEMENTERIAN KEBUDAYAAN, KESENIAN DAN WARISAN MALAYSIA

2006-02-28T11:11:00.000+08:00

SKIM LATIHAN PEMBANGUNAN PENGGIAT SENI KEMENTERIAN KEBUDAYAAN, KESENIAN DAN WARISAN MALAYSIA

1 PENDAHULUAN

Skim Latihan Pembangunan Penggiat Seni adalah usaha membantu membiayai penggiat seni, budayawan dan karyawan untuk mengikut berbagai bentuk kursus dan latihan bagi meningkatkan kemahiran, memampuan dan kecekapan penggiat seni tanah air dalam bidang masing-masing.

2 LATARBELAKANG

2.1 Kementerian Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan atau KeKKWa telah ditubuhkan lebih setahun yang lalu iaitu pada 27 Mac 2004. Tujuan penubuhan KeKKwa adalah untuk membulatkan dasar program budaya, seni dan warisan di Malaysia. KeKKWa juga berhasrat untuk memastikan kebudayaan, kesenian dan warisan peninggalan nenek moyang kita, juga pemikiran dan psyche baru akan terus kekal dan membentuk Bangsa Malaysia yang berbudaya luhur serta masyarakat yang bersopan santun, berbudi, setia dan bersatu dalam usaha mewujudkan negara yang cemerlang, gemilang dan terbilang.

2.2 Penubuhan KeKKWa juga adalah untuk menyemarakkan dan merakyatkan seni dan budaya. KeKKWa juga berperanan untuk mengekalkan warisan Negara sama ada yang bersifat tampak atau tidak tampak supaya seluruh warga Malaysia mempunyai jiwa bangsa yang cinta kepada Negara. Untuk mencapai aspirasi ini KeKKWa bertanggungjawab untuk mewujudkan persekitaran Negara yang kondusif agar menggalakkan pemeliharaan, pembangunan dan perkembangan dalam bidang kebudayaan, kesenian dan warisan Malaysia.

2.3 Jesteru, pelaksanaan Skim Latihan Pembangunan Penggiat Seni ini adalah tepat pada masanya. Ini kerana kita ingin melahirkan dan mengembangkan bakat serta kebolehan karyawan agar mereka akan terus mempunyai daya usaha untuk mempertingkatkan pengetahuan berkaitan seni, budaya dan warisan tanpa kekangan dari segi kewangan atau pembiayaan.

3 OBJEKTIF TABUNG PEMBIAYAAN SKIM LATIHAN PEMBANGUNAN PENGGIAT SENI

3.1 Skim Latihan Pembangunan Penggiat Seni diwujudkan bagi membiayai para penggiat seni, budayawan dan karyawan untuk mengikut berbagai bentuk kursus dan latihan sebagai usaha meningkatkan tahap pengetahuan dan kepakaran serta bertujuan menjadikan penggiat-penggiat seni tanah air mahir, berkemampuan dan cekap dalam bidang masing-masing.

4 KUMPULAN SASARAN

4.1 Skim Latihan Pembangunan Penggiat Seni ini disasarkan kepada empat (4) kategori karyawan atau penggiat seni. Pemilihan individu adalah bertantung kepada kategori-kategori tersebut iaitu :-

4.1.1. Tunas – Bakat baru yang merupakan pelapis dikenalpasti dan dipupukbudayakan sebagai penggiat seni dikalangan pelajar sekolah dan Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Swasta / Awam, belia dan seumpamanya;

4.1.2. Baru – telah bergiat di dalam aktiviti budaya, seni dan warisan bagi tempoh antara 1 hingga 5 tahun;

4.1.3. Amatur – agar aktif di dalam bidang budaya, seni dan warisan dan telah bergiat diantara 6 hingga 10 tahun; dan

4.1.4. Profesional – Sangat aktif dan merupakan penggiat seni yang telah berada di dalam bidang budaya, seni dan warisan bagi tempoh melebihi 10 tahun.

5 BENTUK LATIHAN PEMBANGUNAN

Skim Latihan Pembangunan Penggiat Seni ini akan memberi tajaan kepada penggiat seni dalam latihan pembangunan seni, budayawan dan karyawan dan jangkmasanya tidak melebihi 12 bulan kalendar bagi bentuk-bentuk berikut :

5.1. Kursus jangka pendek; termasuk Kelas, Seminar, Bengkel, Persidangan, Simposium dan seumpamanya;

5.1.2. Program penempatan / Attachment;

5.1.3. Lawatan Sambil Belajar; dan

5.1.4. Penglibatan / Penyertaan dalam pameran, persembahan serta aktiviti-aktiviti seni berbentuk latihan yang lain.

6 BIDANG-BIDANG LATIHAN YANG DITAWARKAN

6.1. Berikut adalah antara contoh kursus dan institusi yang menawarkan kursus-kursus berkaitan bidang kebudayaan, kesenian dan warisan. Pemohon bagaimanapun boleh mengemukakan sendiri cadangan kursus dan institusi yang dipilih. Kementerian berhak memberi khidmat nasihat dan menentukan bidang kursus dan institusi latihan berkenaan;

(i) PERFILEMAN, TEKNIKAL & PRODUKSI

a. Kursus

Penerbitan, Pengarahan, Lakonan, Penulisan Skrip, Animasi, Improvisasi dan Tatarias, Literature, Screen and Theatre Studies, Filming Cultures, Rekabentuk Produksi, Rekabentuk Kostum, Juruteria Audio, Jurukamera, Tatarias/Kesan Khas Tatarias, Kesan Khas, Animasi, Pengarahan Seni, Pencahayaan, Bunyi (audio), Pentas, Set dan Props, New Media Arts and Technology.

b. Institusi

Tempatan

Akademi Seni Kebangsaan (ASK), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Universiti Malaya (UM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Universiti Kolej Lim Kok Wing, Institut Teknologi Seni Malaysia (ITSM).

Luar Negara

Saint Petersburg Theatre Arts Academy; New York Film Academy; New Zealand Film & Television School; London Film Academy; Victorian College of Art; Sheridan School of Animation, Art & Design; Hong Kong Academy of Performing Art; Film & TV Institute of India; University of Philippines; National Film & Television School Beaconsfield Studios, England; The Australian National University (ANU), Esplanade Singapore.

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(ii) MUZIK

a. Kursus

Gubahan dan Lomposisi, Susunan Muzik, Muzik Komputer, Etnomuzikologi,(melibatkan system perisian), Teori Muzik, Pembuatan Alat Muzik.

b. Institusi

Tempatan

Akademi Seni Kebangsaan (ASK), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Universiti Malaya (UM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Universiti Kolej Lim Kok Wing, Institut Teknologi Seni Malaysia (ITSM).

Luar Negara

Institut Kesenian Jakarta (IKJ), Indonesia; Universiti of Philippines (College of Music); Royal
College of Music (London); London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art; The Juilliard School (USA); University of Rochester Eastman School of Music; The Australian National University (ANU).

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(iii) TARI

a. Kursus

Koreogerafi, Labanotasi, Seni Tari.

b. Institusi

Tempatan

Akademi Seni Kebangsaan (ASK), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Universiti Malaya (UM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Universiti Kolej Lim Kok Wing, Institut Teknologi Seni Malaysia (ITSM).

Luar Negara

Institut Kesenian Jakarta (IKJ), Indonesia; The CCP Dance School; London Contemporary Dance School; London School of Dance; Robin Howard Dance Theatre; East London School of Dance; The Juilliard School; USA; The Colburn School of Performing Arts, USA: Middlesex University, UK.

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(iv) MUZIUM, ARKIB & WARISAN

a. Kursus

Pemuliharaan dan Pemeliharaan Bawah Air, Konservasi, Kaedah fotograf Digital, Pengukiran Kayu, Curatorship, Pengurusan Warisan, Pengajian Muzium, Pengajian Data (inventori dll.), Metodologi Penyelidikan.

b. Institusi

Tempatan

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Universiti Malaya (UM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS).

Luar Negara

Muzium Pusaka, Sekolah tinggi Seni Jogjakarta; Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok; Hong Kong University; School of Oriental and African Studies, London; Getty Conservation Institute, New York; National Library of Australia; School of Archival Studies; National Archives of India; The Australia National University (ABU); University College, London; University of Leicester.

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(v). SENI TAMPAK

a. Kursus

Drawing and Applied Arts, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration, Painting, Printmaking,
Multimedia Arts, New Media (Media Baru).

b. Institusi

Tempatan

Universiti Malaya (UM), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Universiti Kolej Lim Kok Wing.

Luar Negara

Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia; Bristol School of Art, Media and Design; The Chicago
Academy for the Arts, Indiana University; Australian National University (ANU); UCLA School of Fine Arts; University of Philippines.

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(vii) KRAF

BIDANG
A. Crystal : Glass Blowing and Finishing
* Phillchuck Glass Schoo
430 Yale Avenue N Seattle, WA 98109
* Canberra School of Art Gallery, Childers Street Acton, ACT 2601 Australia

B. Jewelry Design
* Sir John Cass College 31 Jewelry Street,
London, EC3N 2EY
* ALCHIMIA Comtemporary Jewellery School In Florence Via Dell’Orto 35 R 50124 Firenze, Italy

C. Fashion Design
* International Fashion Training Centre 6th Floor, Bangunan Yayasan Selangor, No. 99, jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
* Malaysia Institute of Arts, No. 294, Jln Bandar 2,
Taman Melawati, 53100 Hulu Klang, Selangor

D. Bag Design
* 1001 Strategies Ins. 420-B Bulalakaw St., Brgy. Plainview 1500 Mandaluyong
City, Philippines

E. Lacquer ware
* Nern Yard,
120 Bamrungraj Rd.
T. Wat Ket A.
Muang Chaing Mai,
Thailand

F. Doll Making
* Chiang Mai Doll making Centre,
187/2
M.9.B>Dongkilek
T Makhamluang A
Sunpatong,
Chiang Mai, Thailand

G. Rattan Design
* 1001 Strategies Inc. 420-B
Bulalakaw St., Brgy. Plainwiew 1500 Mandaluyong
City, Philippines

H. Technologies in Wood Carving
* Germany Center of Wood Carving Oberammergau, Bavarian

I. Packaging Design
* University of Arts, London
65 Davies Street
London W1K 5DA

J. Bamboo treatment
* Forest Research Institute Malaysia, 52109 Kepong,
Selangor

K. Ceramics Technology
* Ceramics Designer (Industry)
St James House
Webberley Lane
Longton
Stoke-on-Trent
ST3 1RJ

* CERAMIK
Queens Road,
Penkhull
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire ST4
7LQ
United Kingdom
* Hocking College
3301 Hocking
Parkway Nelsonville,
Ohia 45764
* Nagoya International Training
Centre (NITC) JICA, 73
Kamenio 2-Chome, Meto-Ku,
Nagoya 465-0094 Japan

(viii). Pengurusan Pementasan dan Pemasaran

a. Kursus

Pengurusan dan Pemasran Seni, Pengurusan dan Pemasaran Acara.

b. Institusi

Tempatan

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Universiti Malaya (UM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
(UKM), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS).

Luar Negara

La Salle School of Fine Arts; National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA); Monarch University.

2. Bidang-bidang latihan pembangunan yang ditawarkan ini akan diperluaskan skop mengikut
syor yang dikemukakan oleh Bahagian dan Agensi KeKKWa yang berkaitan.

7. SYARAT-SYARAT PERMOHONAN

7.1 Skim Latihan ini adalah terbuka kepada :

i. Warganegara Malaysia;

ii. Bukan Penjawat Awam dan Penjawat Awam seperti kontrak, sementara, singkat, sambilan dan sandaran (atas syarat-syarat tertentu);

iii. Bergiat secara aktif di dalam bidang yang berkaitan dengan seni, budaya dan warisan.
Antaranya :

A. Penggiat seni (pengarah, pelakon, sasterawan, budayawan, koreografer, ahli muzik, artis); dan

B. Pengurusan seni (penerbit, prop master, busana dan tatarias, pengurus pentas, teknikal, jurutera bunyi dan lampu), kraftangan, permuziuman, arkib dan seni tampak.

iv. Memiliki pengalaman, kewibaan, ketokohan dan kepimpinan yang diperakui oleh :

A. Persatuan-persatuan yang diwakili, sebaik-baiknya yang berdaftar; atau / dan

B. Agensi/bahagian di bawah Kementerian Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan Malaysia.

v. Pemohon mestilah membuktikan penglibatan mereka di dalam bidang seni yang berkaitan
atau ahli persatuan/syarikat yang berdaftar dengan pendaftar pertubuhan/syarikat dan sebaik-baiknya yang diiktiraf oleh Kementerian Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan Malaysia;

vi. Pemohon mestilah seorang yang tidak pernah disabitkan dengan sebarang kesalahan
jenayah, tidak diisytiharkan muflis serta sihat tubuh badan; dan

vii. Mana-mana calon yang disenaraipendekkan akan ditemuduga oleh Panel Penilai di
peringkat Bahagian/Jabatan/Agensi. Calon-calon juga dikehendaki membuat pembentangan
(prensentation) semasa sesi temuduga tersebut.

7.2. Dalam apa-apa keadaan sekalipun, Kementerian boleh dan berhak untuk menolak sebarang permohonan tanpa diberi sebarang sebab

8 SYARAT-SYARAT PENAJAAN

8.1. Syarat-syarat penajaan tertakluk kepada syarat dan ketetapan yang ditentukan oleh
Kerajaan dari semasa ke semasa.

8.2. Sebelum menjalani latihan, pelajar hendaklah menandatangi Perjanjian dengan Kerajaan dengan syarat-syarat yang ditetapkan termasuk perkara-perkara berikut:

A. Pemohon yang terpilih mengikut kursus dengan pembiayaan Skim Latihan ini perlulah mengikut dan seerusnya menyelesaikan kursus tersebut dengan jayanya dalam tempoh yang telah ditetapkan;

B. Sewaktu tempoh latihan, pemohon tidak boleh terlibat dengan sebarang kegiatan salah laku yang boleh mencemar nama baik Kementerian Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan warisan khususnya dan KErajaan Malaysia amnya;

C. Pemohon tidak boleh menjadi ahli atau mengambil bahagian dalam kegiatan-kegiatan apa-apa pertubuhan, badan atau kumpulan orang yang pada pendapat kerajaan bercorak politik tanpa terlebih dahulu mendapat kelulusan bertulis dari Kerajaan;

D. Sekiranya pemohon gagal menamatkan kursus dalam tempoh yang ditetapkan sebagaimana yang telah dipersetujui bersama, maka pemohon hendaklah menjelaskan kembali wang pembiayaan tersebut setakat yang telah digunapakai;

E. Bagi kursus jangka pendek, pemohon dikehendaki mengemukakan laporan atau hasil karya yang telah dihasilkan semasa berkursus kepada Kementerian Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan Malaysia sebaik-baik tamat kursus dengan menggunakan borang seperti yang dilampirkan bersama surat kelulusan; dan

F. Pemohon yang mengikuti kursus 6 bulan dan ke atas akan dipantau kemajuan pengajian mereka oleh pihak Kesenian dan Warisan dengan bantuan pegawai penyelia dan institusi latihan yang diikuti oleh pemohon. Laporan kemajuan dan pencapaian pemohon hendaklah dihantar oleh pegawai penyelia / pemohon 2 kali dalam setahun atau setiap akhir semester / penggal pengajian.

8.3. Sekiranya pemohon gagal memenuhi mana-mana syarat di atas, Kementerian boleh dan berhak untuk menamatkan pembiayaannya dan pemohon dikehendaki membayar balik semua perbelanjaan yang telah dibelanjakan mengikut perjanjian yang telah dipersetujui.

9 IKATAN /SUMBANGAN

Pembiayaan dibawah Skim Pembangunan Latihan ini adalah merangkumi sama ada tiket penerbangan pergi dan balik, yuran pengajian atau elaun sara hidup. Pemohon yang telah menyempurnakan kursus adalah terikat dengan syarat-syarat ikatan yang dinyatakan di dalam

Perjanjian Penajaan seperti berikut :

9.1 Syarat-syarat Ikatan / Sumbangan Kursus Jangka Pendek

9.1.1 Hendaklah memberi sumbangan mengikut kepakaran dan kelulusan yang diperolehi daripada latihan kepada Kerajaan atau agensi-agensi di bawah dalam tempoh yang ditetapkan;

9.1.2 Sumbangan ini sama ada dalam bentuk perkhidmatan, khidmat nasihat, atau apa-apa bentuk yang dinayatakan oleh Kerajaan atau agensi-agensi di bawahnya dalam arahan sumbangan tersebut dalam tempoh ikatan;

9.1.3 Kerajaan atau agensi-agensi di bawahnya boleh memberikan apa-apa balasan sama ada dalam bentuk saguhati, gaji elaun atau sebagainya bagi sumbangan tersebut; dan

9.1.4 Kerajaan juga boleh melantik pelajar dalam perkhidmatan Kerajaan atau agensi-agensi di bawahnya sama ada secara tetap atau kontrak bergantung kepada keperluan dan kekosongan jawatan. Kerajaan bagaimanapun tidak terikat untuk melantik mana-mana pelajar ke dalam perkhidmatan Kerajaan.

9.2. Tempoh Ikatan

i) Kursus Jangka Pendek

a. Kurang dari 6 bulan

Perlu mangadakan bengkel / ceramah / seminar hujung minggu untuk satu tempoh yang dipersetujui sebelum berkursus;

b. 6 bulan hingga 1 tahun

Penempatan di agensi-agensi di bawah Kementerian Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan sebagai fasilitator atau sebagai tenaga pengajar, tenaga kerja kreatif, krew dalam sesebuah produksi yang dianjurkan untuk tempoh 1 hingga 3 bulan mengikut tempoh kursus yang diikuti oleh pemohon;

ii) Latihan Penempatan (Attachment)

a. Kurang dari 6 bulan

Perlu mengadakan bengkel / ceramah / seminar hujung minggu untuk satu tempoh yang dipersetujui sebelum berkursus.

iii) Kemungkiran

Denda berupa bayaran balik akan dikenakan sekiranya pelajar gagal menamatkan kursus dalam tempoh yang ditetapkan kerana meninggalkan kursus latihannya tanpa sebarang sebab yang munasabah, dibuang dari universiti, kolej atau institusi latihan atas kesalahan tatatertib atau terlibat dengan sebarang kegiatan jenayah dan disabitkan.

iv) Keengganan

Sekiranya pelajar enggan memberi sebarang sumbangan dalam bentuk perkhidmatan, khidmat nasihat atau apa-apa bentuk yang disyorkan oleh Kerajaan atau agensi-agensi dibawahnya dalam arahan sumbangan tersebut dalam tempoh tertentu, pelajar diminta membayar balik jumlah ganti rugi bergantung pada tafsiran yang dibuat oleh Kerajaan.

10. MODUS OPERANDI

Pemilihan pemohon-pemohon yang layak bagi mengikuti Program Latihan Pembangunan Penggiat Seni ini akan dinilai dan ditapis oleh Panel Penilai di peringkat Bahagian / Jabatan dan Agensi serta mendapat kelulusan Jawatankuasa Pemilihan Skim Pembangunan Latihan Penggiat Seni di Kementerian Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan. Panel tersebut adalah dari bahagian dan Agensi KeKKWa. Carta Aliran, Keahlian Panel dan keanggotaan Jawatankuasa/Panel dan Senarai tugas

Panel-panel Jawatankuasa Skim Pembangunan Latihan Penggiat Seni adalah seperti di Lampiran 1, 2 dan 3.

11. PERMOHONAN

11.1 Borang permohonan boleh diperolehi secara percuma di Cawangan Pembangunan sumber Manusia, Bahagian Sumber Manusia, Kementerian Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan Malaysia; Jabatan Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan Negeri (setiap negeri) serta di agensi-agensi di bawah Kementerian. Calon yang berminat juga boleh melayari laman web Kementerian di alamat
http://www.heritage.gov.my bagi
mendapatkan maklumat mengenai buku panduan berkenaan.

11.2 Borang yang telah lengkap diisi perlulah disertakan bersama 1 salinan kad pengenalan, sekeping gambar berukuran passport serta dokumen-dokumen sokongan yang telah disahkan.

Lampiran 1

CARTA ALIRAN KERJA PROSES PERMOHONAN

Terima borang permohonan

Terima borang permohonan

Proses borang permohonan oleh

Agensi / Jabatan berkenaan

Pertimbangan Jawatankuasa Pemilihan

Tidak

Lulus

Keluarkan surat tawaran

Proses Perjanjian

Pembayaran diberi secara terus kepada pelajar/IPTA (sebagai Yuran Pengajian)

Lampiran 2

ALAMAT SURAT-MENYURAT

Ketua setiausaha
Bahagian Sumber Manusia
(Cawangan Pembangunan Sumber Manusia)
Kementerian Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan Malaysia
Tingkat 26, Menara TH Perdana
1001 Jalan Sultan Ismail
50250 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel : 03-26127600 Faks : 03-26971206

SENARAI JABATAN KEBUDAYAAN, KESENIAN DAN WARISAN NEGERI-NEGERI

1. Pengarah

Jabatan Kebuayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan Negeri Perlis
Taman Budaya Negeri Perlis,
Jalan Lintasan Kangar,
01000 Kangar
PERLIS
Telefon : 04-979 3604 / 979 3600 Faks : 04-9770117

2. Pengarah

Jabatan Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan Negeri Kedah
Taman Budaya Negeri Kedah,
Lot PTD 400, Pumpong,
05250 Alor Star,
KEDAH
Telefon : 04-731 5930 Faks : 04-7338128

3. Pengarah

Jabatan Kebuadyaan, Kesenian dan Warisan
Negeri Pulau Pinang
Kompleks Pustaka Warisan Seni,
Lot 2183, Jalan Rawang,
10460 Pulau Pinang
PULAU PINANG
Telefon : 04-281 7792 Faks : 04-281 7781

4. Pengarah

Jabatan Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan Negeri Perak
Taman Budaya Negeri Perak,
Jalan CaldWell off Jalan Raja Di Hilir,
30250 Ipoh
PERAK
Telefon : 05-253 7001 faks : 04-241 7071

5. Pengarah

Jabatan Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan Negeri Selangor
Lot 22.2, Tingkat 22, Menara MBSA,
Persiaran Perbandaran,
47000 Shah Alam,
SELANGOR
Telefon : 03-5510 2664 faks : 03-5510 2839

6. Pengarah

Jabatan Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan Negeri Sembilan
Taman Budaya Negeri Sembilan,
Jalan Sungai Ujong
70200 Seremban
NEGERI SEMBILAN
Telefon : 06-763 6308 faks : 06-763 4417

7. Pengarah

Jabatan Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan Negeri Melaka
Tingkat 3, Bangunan Risda Negeri,
Jalan Sri Lanang
75100 Melaka
MELAKA
Telefon : 06-284 2521 faks : 06-283 2871

8. Pengarah

Jabatan Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan Negeri Johor
Tingkat 13, KOMTAR
Jalan Wong Ah Fook
80000 Johor Bahru
JOHOR
Telefon : 07-224 8270 faks : 07-2230 9413

9. Pengarah

Jabatan Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan Negeri Kelantan
Lot 839, Jalan Yunos off Jalan Hospital
15200 Kota Bharu
KELANTAN
Telefon : 09-744 3455 faks : 09-744 0757

10. Pengarah

Jabatan Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan Negeri Terengganu
Taman Budaya Negeri Terengganu
Kuala Ibai,
20400 Kuala Terengganu
TERENGGANU
Telefon : 09-617 8831 faks : 09-617 8832

11. Pengarah

Jabatan Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan Negeri Pahang
Taman Budaya Negeri Pahang
Lot 57100, Jalan Teluk Sisek
25000 Kuantan
PAHANG
Telefon : 09-517 8466 faks : 09-517 9466

12. Pengarah

Jabatan Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan Negeri Sabah
Tingkat 5, Blok E, Bangunan KWSP,
Peti Surat 51, Jalan Karamungsing,
88100 Kota Kinabalu,
SABAH
Telefon : 088-237 052 faks : 088-242 052

13. Pengarah

Jabatan Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan Negeri Sarawak
Tingkat 5, Bangunan Sultan Iskandar
Jalan Simpang Tiga,
93300 Kuching
SARAWAK
Telefon : 082-422 006 faks : 082-234 010/ 082-244 394

14. Pengarah

Jabatan Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan Negeri Wilayah
Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
109, Jalan Ampang
50450 Kuala Lumpur
WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR
Telefon : 03-2164 8343 faks : 03-2164 8335

AGENSI-AGENSI DI BAWAH KEMENTERIAN KEBUDAYAAN, KESENIAN DAN WARISAN MALAYSIA

Jabatan Muzium dan Antikuiti,
Jalan Damansara
50566 Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-2282 6255 faks : 03-2164 8335

Jabatan Arkib Negara Malaysia
Jalan Duta
50568 Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-6201 0688 faks : 03-6201 5679

Istana Budaya
Jalan Tun Razak
50694 Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-4026 5555 faks : 03-4025 4864

Perbadanan Kemajuan Filem Nasional Malaysia (FINAS)
Kompleks Studio Merdeka
Jalan Hulu Kelang
68000 Ampang
Selangor
Tel : 03-4108 5722 faks : 03-2162 0905

Balai Seni Lukis Negara
No. 2 Jalan Temerloh
Off Jalan Tun Razak
53200 Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-4025 4989/4025 4990 faks : 03-4025 5928

Akademi Seni Kebangsaan
464, Jalan Tun Ismail
50694 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel : 03-2697 1777 faks : 03-2697 5513

Sneak peek at the eX2

2006-02-21T18:08:00.000+08:00

Here are some picts from the Use Again Exhibition Launch Party (7th February 2006)

(p.s: actually there are tons of pictures taken at the party... we'll try to upload 'most' of it here. so bare with us will ya?... - photos by Tien)

eX2 - 01 (tidbits)

2006-02-21T17:27:00.000+08:00

Experimental Exhibition @ Galleriiizu
7th - 27th Feb 2006

7 Malaysian Digital Experiments and the ‘Use Again’ Asia-PACIFIC Exhibition

Galleriiizu proudly announces the first Digital Art Exhibition in Malaysia!

Ever since its foundation in 1998, galleriiizu has aimed to promote various forms of art providing forums even to niche art movements. With the growing availability of interactive technologies and internet access, we witness both, a democratisation of art media as well as new art forms. Digital photography and printing has become an acceptable way of creation and presentation by major museums and galleries all around the world and the work of Digital Artists is consistently gaining ground. However, the work of Digital Painters or Printmakers is still not widely accepted by established art communities, it is not represented or collected by any major institution.

Besides its permanent section dedicated to digital art, called the ‘Digital Zone’, galleriiizu wants to mark a new chapter in the Malaysian art history and to set a milestone for this new art form by conducting an art exhibition exclusively reserved to artists utilizing and exploring digital media. ‘eX² – 01’ offers insight into current research and innovations in art and technology, making the public aware of the possibilities of modern technologies in art and helping Digital Art to achieve acceptance in the Malaysian art market.

As part of galleriiizu’s ‘7’ exhibition series, this experimental art show is held at the gallery from 7^th to 27^th and is featuring the Work of Malaysian Digital Pioneers as well as hosting the ‘Use Again’ World Tour.

MALAYSIAN DIGITAL EXPERIMENTS

‘eX2 – 01’ presents a variety of Malaysian Digital Art disciplines, each of which is represented by one pioneer from the respective field. Various individuals or collectives will introduce their work to the public, not all of them are primarily artists, but their visual explorations have been crucial to the emerging medium during the last years.

1. Jen Siow

Jen Siow has set a benchmark in the Malaysian art scene as a photographer who modifies his digital pictures through a computing process. As an industry leader and forerunner in digital technology he is well known for his beauty images. Jen Siow is an idealist as well as a pioneer in incorporating new digital technology into photography. Being a digital evangelist, Jen presents seminars to propagate total digital workflow in photography. In 1993 he became the first Malaysian photographer to embrace Digital Imaging. Since 1999 Jen adopted a total digital workflow shooting with high resolution digital backs without films and processing. Today Jen is into Multimedia Virtual Reality photography, shooting and stitching images for Web and Cd-rom content development. His academic roots include art education in UK and teaching in UiTM for 8 years. Jen Siow’s recent work has been exhibited in the National Art Gallery when Rado, a company of the Swatch Group and inventor of the scratchproof Swiss watches, celebrated its 48^t birthday in Malaysia. Among others, this Rado exhibition includes works of Andy Warhol and Jalaini Abu Hassan.

2. Arachnid

Arachnid is one of Malaysia’s pioneer interactive agencies, founded in 1996. It is also the country’s most awarded, with 50 major local and international accolades. Today, Arachnid leads in the evolution of marketing communication thinking. Arachnid’s approach to interactive is value-driven and bandwagon-proof. Rather than chase the ‘cutting edge’, their solutions are grounded on sound marketing fundamentals and robust technologies applied in out-of-the-box ways. Arachnid provides some of the most distinctive and effective interactive solutions in brand strategy, creative execution and use of technology, and is the digital marketing partner of choice for some of the world’s biggest brands.

3. Muid Latif

Muid Latif is the founder of the Digital Malaya Project (DMP), an established art and design portal acknowledged by MSC-APICTA 2002 and online portals such as Net diver and CWD. From sketches to heavy design work, the portal serves as a Malaysian platform to showcase the talent and contribution of local Digital Artists and their collaboration with international artists and designers from all around the world. Muid Latif studied in Fine Arts, majoring in sculpture at UiTM under the guidance of Prof. Madya Ramlan Abdullah, who is one of Asia’s well-established sculptors. He got inspired by the electronic art movement when he studied the works of Nam June Paik, Bill Viola and the late Ismail Zain. Later, he explored the works of Mike Young, Joshua Davis, Drew Europheo and Benny of Six Station. He is s designer by profession, but an artist in his ‘free’ time. A supportive mentor, designer and illustrator, Muid Latif has been involved in the Malay design community for a number of years. He had been working with various clients such as Maxis (Hotlink), Petronas MyMesra and Petrosains, Microsoft (Singapore), Bank Negara and others. Muid Latif was selected as one of final judges for the Philippines Webby Awards. He takes part in exhibition locally and throughout Asia alongside other well-known artists and international designers. He also gives talks and volunteers for charity and AIDS awareness campaigns.

4. Aneem

Aneem is a young Malaysian Digital Artist. As a neographer, she is using electronic version of brushes, filters and enlargers to produce images unattainable through conventional photographic tools. Founder of Children of Art, which aim to promote the love for art & design among youth and youngsters in Malaysia.

5. Motiofixo

Motiofixo was born in 2005 when Sham and Idril, two zealous underground music fans decided to approach bands of the scene in attempt to channel their passion towards creating beautiful music video designs. The team was expanded when Shahril joined, and later on Fariz (afhmotionwerks), a talented young motion designer. Motionfixo main style focuses on pop, experimental and conceptual video design that demands attention! With Sham on set design, Shahril behind the camera, Idril on 3D and Fariz working his motion magic, they are all set out in hope to invigorate the mainstream music scene. Now Motionfoxo expands to offer more than just music videos. Any form of video presentation varies from corporate videos to wedding videos are parts of the Motionfixo’s special delights.

6. Lim Oon Soon

7. THE WORKS

THE WORKS is a musical collective established in 2003 with the aim of pushing the boundaries of sound and redefining the parameters of Malaysian urban music.

Comprising creative talents from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, THE WORKS is by nature unconstrained by limitations of genre and concepts. Delving equally into soundscapes derived from breakbeats, drum and bass, hip hop, trip hop and ethnic arrangements, this collective hope to expand its exposure to the public ear, and share its sonic journeying with as many people as possible.

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‘USE AGAIN’ ASIA EXHIBITION

UseAgain is an initiative by Flink, set to push creative boundaries and inspire graphic designers all over the globe. BIGBROS Workshop, the producer of Territory Bookazine has been assigned to officially to collect submissions for the “UseAgain-ASIA” exhibitions. The project contacted renowned Digital Artists from all over the globe, asking them to send their rejected work. Designers and artists produce so many bits and pieces of interesting artwork as part of their creative process. Sometimes, these interesting fragments don’t see the light of day when they’ve been rejected or discarded. The idea is to accumulate these individual vectorized artworks and put them together to produce the final composed artwork. The outcome is a manifold and colourful collection of varying expressions, illustrating the amazing diversity and potential of Digital Art.

After the launch of the exhibition in Belgium, this unique collection of artwork is currently travelling the world and will be invading territories of Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Thailand and other continents. Galleriiizu is honoured and delighted to host their Asian exhibition in Malaysia.

www.digitalartzone.com

To commemorate a new era of art in Malaysia, on the 7^th of February galleriiizu will launch a new internet portal for Digital Art: www.digitalartzone.com. This portal shall serve as a gateway to all types of Digital Art related websites, linking those curious about discovering more to over 300 interesting resources.

DIGITAL SERVICES

Galleriiizu introduces a new form of personalized art: Be it portraits, photos or even a child’s drawing, by blowing those images up and printing them on canvas, stunning pieces of personalized art can be created. Through the work of computer aided technology artists, everybody can customize his/her art to fit in with their own style, interior or budget. Art lovers can decide on the image they want the work to be based on, the style, the size, the colors and of course the frame. It is all about involving people in THEIR art like never before.

Perasmian Pameran JOSEPH TAN (HIS ART: 1961-2001)

2006-02-21T09:56:00.000+08:00

Balai Seni Lukis Negara berbesar hati mengundang
Saudara/Saudari ke majlis pelancaran pameran

JOSEPH TAN
HIS ART : 1961- 2001

dirasmikan oleh
YBhg Datuk Syed Ahmad Jamal

pada Rabu, 22 Februari 2006, jam 5 petang

di Balai Seni Lukis Negara
2, Jalan Temerloh, off Jalan Tun Razak
53200 Kuala Lumpur

Pakaian: Kemas
V.R.S.P: 603-402504990 Fax: 603402504987
Pameran akan berlangsung sehingga sehingga 16 April 2006

Coffee and Toast

2006-02-20T17:16:00.000+08:00

Good Day,Aroma Theatreworks will be presenting a performanceconsisting a play and a monolog in February, both inEnglish.

For your information, Aroma Theatreworks was the groupthat won 1st place in Festival Teater Malaysia 2004with "Tat nenas". Aroma comprises of graduates fromMultimedia University and has also expanded by theaddition of members that have experience working withActor's Studio, Rep 16:21, and Victorian TheatreCompany.Would appreciate if this performance can be covered in your community group.

Please call Tuan Faisal Azmy at 013-3626846 or email atragsy937@yahoo.com for arrangements.Thank you.Mohd Mukhlis Mustapha,Marketing Manager,"Coffee & Toast!" Production.(http://coffeeandtoast.s0lidmind.com/)

OKla video screening

2006-02-20T17:12:00.000+08:00

Video Auditions
18-19 February 2006
25-26 February 2006

Artspace Gallery,
City Square Center,
Kuala Lumpur.

The Nokia Creative Workshop Series

2006-02-17T12:24:00.000+08:00

Upstart 05 – The Nokia Creative Arts Workshop Series invites you to a series of talks and workshops conducted by the best artistic minds from the country. From fine arts to animation, our speakers and facilitators will share their experience and insights about the challenges and rewards in being creative.

The programme is as follows:

Forum 1

Date: ~~Thursday, 16 February 2006~~
Time: 6pm – 9pm.
Venue: Ballroom, 2nd Floor, The Regent Kuala Lumpur,
160, Jalan Bukit Bintang.
Speakers:

* Yang Mee Eng, Senior Executive – Policy & Research, Multimedia Development Corporation.
* Seamus Tan, Head of Animation – The One Academy
* Sweii Chong, Head of Multimedia – The One Academy

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Forum 2

Date: Friday, 17 February 2006
Time: 6pm – 9pm.
Venue: Ballroom, 2nd Floor, The Regent Kuala Lumpur, 160,
Jalan Bukit Bintang.

Speaker:

* William DuBay – Animation Director – Persistence of Vision Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s largest digital studio that specializes in 3D animation, post production and visual effects.

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Workshop 1

Date: Saturday, 18 February 2006
Time: 9am – 5pm.
Venue: Saloma Theatre Restaurant Pusat Pelancongan Malaysia
(MTC) 139, Jalan Ampang, 50450, Kuala Lumpur.
Facilitators:

* Associate Professor Ramlan Abdullah – University Teknologi MARA
* Jalaini Abu Hassan - Head of Department, 1st Year Faculty of Art & Design UiTM
(*Do note that this workshop is limited to 50 participants only and is on a first-come, first-served basis )

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Workshop 2

Date: Sunday, 19 February 2006
Time: 9am – 1pm.
Venue: Saloma Theatre Restaurant, Pusat Pelancongan Malaysia
(MTC) 139, Jalan Ampang, 50450, Kuala Lumpur.
Facilitator:

* Byarne Wong, Film & Art Director – Directed Sarawak’s first feature film, “The Legend of the Red Curse”.
(*Do note that this workshop is limited to 50 participants only and is on a first-come, first-served basis )

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Those who are interested are welcome to visit http://www.upstart.nokia.com.my for more information of the talks and workshops.

To register, please sign up at the above email address or email us at upstart.nokia@ogilvy.com.

Kindly include your full name as in your IC, IC number and contact details in your registration. All registrations are to be submitted by 14 Feb 2006, 5pm.

You may also contact 012-288 0644 for further queries.

Pertandingan Catan Air Putrajaya 2006

2006-02-15T12:53:00.000+08:00

Anda dijemput untuk menyertai Pertandingan Lukisan Catair Nasional Putrajaya Pertama:2006. Pemenang tempat pertama bakal memenangi RM 10,000 berserta sijil. Tarikh tutup bagi menghantar karya penyertaan anda di Balai Seni Lukis Negara adalah sebelum jam 5 petang, 15 Mei 2006.Karya anda mestilah bertemakan "Malaysia: Bumi yang Mempersonakan, Hidup yang Beranekaragam ".

Kepada mereka yang berumur 21 tahun ke atas, Jangan ketinggalan untuk menyertai pertandingan ini.

untuk maklumat lanjut,tel: Balai seni Lukis Negara, 03-40254990 (Majidi) / majidi @artgallery.gov.my

atau layari lamanweb

Diskusi Seni bersama Pelukis Terengganu

2006-02-13T13:11:00.000+08:00

Lembaga Amanah Balai Seni Lukis Negara dengan segala hormatnya mempersilakan anda ke majlis

'SEPETANG BERSAMA PELUKIS TERENGGANU'

16 Februari (Khamis) 2006
Auditorium,
Balai Seni Lukis Negara

ATURCARA MAJLIS

2.00 ptg - Diskusi Seni Bersama Tengku Sabri Tengku Ibrahim
4.00 ptg - Ucapan Aluan Ketua Pengarah Balai Seni Lukis Negara
4.15 ptg - Lawatan ke Pameran
5.00 ptg - Jamuan Ringan
6.00 ptg - Bersurai

Pakaian : Kasual Kemas
Tel : (603) 4025 4990
Faks : 603) 4025 4987

Laman Seni Putrajaya (11-12 Feb 2006)

2006-02-06T16:15:00.000+08:00

Laman Seni Putrajaya
11 feb 2006 (8am-12am)
12 feb 2006 (8am-6pm)
promenade persint 1,
putrajaya

activities:-
> exer-dance, art & craft bazaar, travelling artist-ismail embong, selsius exhibition, watercolour competition, cartoon workshop with imuda, free film screening - puteri gunung ledang, art & cultural performances & popular artiste - ramlah ram, naser wahab, farah af2, shadow puppets show, fishing competition, community street art, cooking competition, puppet show, art treasure hunt, free family photo session... and many more!

for more info, call: 03 4025 5990 (norhakimah)

The USE AGAIN exhibition @ galleriiizu

2006-02-06T15:59:00.000+08:00

USEagain exhibition @ Galleriizu, 7th of February 2006.

This will be Malaysia first ever Digital Art Exhibition which also pays tribute to Malaysia's visionary of Digital Art master, Ismail Zain. The event will also features most of Malaysia's best 7 Masters / group from Digital Art World, including Tan Jin Ho, and groups from Arachnid, Blink Media, Digital Malaya Project and more.

Venue: galleriiizu, Kuala Lumpur
Date: 7 February 2006
Time: 7pm
Admission: FREE (of course!)

KL Sunday Art Market - Calling for Participation!

2006-01-16T19:08:00.000+08:00

KL sUnDay ArT MarKet

Calling all art groups or individuals who produces art / creative products to join our sUnDay ArT MarKet on 7th May 2006 at UOA Center (Opposite KL Convention Center), Jalan Pinang, 50430 Kuala Lumpur.

Don't miss this chance to promote your artworks and creative products to the public especially to tourists in KL.

+ RM15 per registration/stall
+ From 9am - 5pm
+ First Sunday every month

Interested? Kindly email us your detail at artchild@gmail.com

Please put "KL SUNDAY ART MARKET" at the subject of your email
and include all required details below:

-name (art group/individual)
-contact details (tel,email,website)
-lists of artworks/creative products
-detail of artworks (title,artist,media,size,year,price)
-images of artworks/creative products

Entry must be submitted before 17 March 2006

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MIDI (Mines International Design Intelligence) Convention 10-11 Mar 2006

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MIDI Convention aims to provide creativity in design works and business resources for designers, manufacturers and industry insiders.

The convention consists a fusion of programs such as workshops, exhibitions, awards and party, featuring some of the world’s most in..uential and innovative revolutionaries.

We launched this annual event to provide a hands-on, educational program to enable designers to have a better balance of the three key components: creativity, business and technology. Workshop sessions cover various critical design issues, with a particular emphasis on creative and business topics.

THE EXPO

Featuring artworks from selection of local and international designers:-

Nino Bauti/London
Nanospore/Los Angeles
Flink/Antwerp
Anna Komonen/Helsinki/Paris
Niko Stumpo/Amsterdam
Devilrobots/Tokyo
Phunk Studio/Singapore
Jeremyville/Sydney
eleven 18/Kuala Lumpur
Robonut/Kuala Lumpur
and many more...

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TICKET PRICES:-

Presale Complete Pass RM310 / USD 90
Presale Complete Student Pass RM200 / USD 60
(Presale Ticket before Feb 14th 2006)

Complete Pass RM390 / USD 120
Complete Student Pass RM250 / USD 80
***Notes: Souvenirs and free entry to MIDI Awards Competition
Exposition Ticket RM50

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WHERE TO GET YOUR PASSES?

MALAYSIA
KUALA LUMPUR / SELANGOR

Galleriiizu
19a-2-1, mezzanine floor, UOA centre, Jalan Pinang,
50450 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: +603 2380 1121

SHOWROOM
KL - Times Square
.. 06-80, Level 6, Berjaya Times Square, Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
TEL : 603 2144 2292

SHOWROOM
PJ - The Curve
.. 209, Level 2, The Curve, Jalan PJU 6 7/3, Mutiara Damansara, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
TEL : 603 7725 5292

RADIOACTIVE Outlets
Sunway Pyramid
Melaka
Ipoh
Johor Bahru

BASHEER GRAPHIC BOOKS Sdn.Bhd
Third Floor 001, Bukit Bintang Plaza
Jalan Bukit Bintang
Kulala Lumpur - 55100
Malaysia

Tel: (603) 2713 2236
Fax: (603) 21432236

JOHOR BAHRU
SHOWROOM
JB - City Square
Lot No MS-12, Level 4, Cyber Zone, City Square, Jalan Wong Ah Fook, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
TEL : 603 221 2292

PENANG
IMATCH
33-3-96, 3th Floor, Prangin Mall-Komtar,
Jln Dr Lim Chwee Leong, 10100 Penang
Tel: 04-262 4363

SINGAPORE
BASHEER GRAPHIC BOOKS
231 Bain Street,
..04-19 Bras Basah Complex,
Singapore 180231.
Tel: (65) 6336 0810
Fax: (65) 6334 1950

HONG KONG
BASHEER DESIGN BOOKS(HK) LTD
1/F, Flat A, Island Building
439-441 Hennessy Road
Causeway Bay
Hong Kong

Tel: (852) 21267533
Fax: (852) 21267535

THAILAND
BASHEER GRAPHIC BOOKS
998/7 Soi Sukhumvit 55
Sukhumvit Street, Wattana
Bangkok - 10110
Thailand

Tel: (66 2) 3919815
Fax: (66 2) 3919814

INDONESIA
Eat/347
trunojoyo 4,bandung 40115
west java ,indonesia
p/f 62 22 4200515

BASHEER GRAPHIC BOOKS
4.02 Plaza Blok M
Jalan Bulungan
Jakarta - 12130
Indonesia

Tel/Fax: (62 21) 7209151

Watch out for our ROAD SHOW January 10th to 10th February 2006.

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FOR MORE INFO, VISIT MIDI 2006 WEBSITE

Print Workshop by Juhari Said (20, 21 & 22 Jan 2006)

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Juhari Said

Juhari Said telah dilahirkan pada tahun 1961 di Gopeng, Perak. Beliau mendapat pendidikan senilukis di Institut Teknologi MARA (kini dikenali sebagai Universiti Teknologi MARA) dari tahun 1979 hingga 1983. Pada tahun 1993, Kerajaan Peranchis telah menganugerahkan beliau Geran Penyelidikan Senilukis di Paris dan pada tahun berikutnya beliau telah dianugerahkan Geran Penyelidikan Seni Cetak di Tokyo.

Semenjak tahun 1983, beliau banyak berpameran serta mengembara. Beliau telah mengadakan 4 pameran solo, lebih 40 pameran antarabangsa dan 50 pameran tempatan. Di samping itu, beliau sering mengadakan bengkel dan ceramah senilukis untuk pelajar – pelajar universiti dan kolej senilukis tempatan. Kini beliau menetap dan berkarya di kediaman dan studio yang dikenali sebagai Akal di Ulu, Hulu Langat, Selangor, iaitu kira – kira 45 minit perjalanan berkereta dari Kuala Lumpur.

Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila hubungi En Shamsul / Cik Norazlina di talian 03 – 4025 4990 atau fax : 03 – 4025 4987 atau email : shamsul@artgalley.gov.my

Objektif program :

Memberi pendedahan kepada teknik asas percetakan timbul seperti cetakan kayu dan lino.
Mempertingkatkan pengetahuan seni cetakan secara lebih berkesan
Berkongsi ilmu bersama pengkarya yang berpengalaman

Pengenalan

Cawangan Pendidikan Balai Seni Lukis Negara berperanan dalam membimbing dan mendidik , ke arah mempertingkatkan fahaman seni tampak secara tidak formal dan jangkamasa panjang.

Sehubungan itu , Cawangan Pendidikan dengan kerjasama British Council akan mengadakan Bengkel Seni Cetakan selama 3 hari selaras dengan Pameran “ In Print “ bagi memberi peluang kepada orang awam mempelajari dan menimba pengalaman dalam asas seni cetakan.

Syarat Penyertaan Bengkel Cetakan

Penyertaan adalah percuma dan tempat adalah terhad.
( Siapa cepat dia dapat )

Terbuka kepada guru – guru, pensyarah dan orang awam yang berumur 20 tahun keatas.

Peserta diwajibkan membawa peralatan cetakan seperti pisau pengukir dan papan lino, kain buruk, minyak tanah, kertas pasir dan lain – lain...Pihak penganjur hanya akan menyediakan kertas, dakwat pencetak dan blok kayu sahaja.

CoA member selected to represent Malaysia at the ASEAN Youth Camp

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We are delighted to tell you that one of our member; Rasfan Abu Kassim was selected to represent Malaysia among 5 others at the ASEAN Youth Camp in Bandar Sri Begawan, Brunei. It was a great honour to send a member to the camp which is held from the 10th Jan until 22nd Jan 2006.

Hopefully Rasfan contribute as much as he could and we are proud to have him there and represent CoA. Viva Rasfan! :)

(p.s: Happy Eid Adha to all Muslims celebrating Eid... )

aRtY ParTy was featured in the iKON (Berita Harian) newspaper

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A fund-raising event (aRtY PaRty) was organized by CoA in celebration the new year at the galleriiizu, KL on the 31st December 2005 in support to nurture young art enthusiasts. More than 250 people came to the party which was joined by 7 experimental bands; Akta Angkasa, Artik, Deepset Joy, Designer's Electro, Flow, Telephony Delivery, and Sfera Logika. Before the band performance, everyone was entertained with aboriginal music by the Street Horn Syndicate (SHS). Among those who participated in the event was local theather performer; Farrah Aini Lugiman with her monologue, poetry sessions by The Midnight Poets, Soulshyne, Unkleventrikel, and Puvin accompanied by Tom on guitar.

The event also attracted the attention of the famous Kopratasa who dropped by the gallery before their performance at the KLCC Park. :)

aRtY PaRty was featured in the iKON (Berita Harian) newspaper, dated 7th January 2006.

Click here to view the news.

KALAKOTABHARU exhibition @ galleriiizu

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Dear Art Lover,

I am truly honoured to be able to share and exhibit Mohd Noor’s work at galleriiizu. His ability to see a final composition in his mind is simply amazing. There is totally no room for error and his skill is a result from his extensive research through the years. The craftsmanship in each piece is superb. What goes behind each artwork is an extremely high level of crafting skill, drawing skill, painting skill and not to mention, the patience, dedication and passion behind it all.

I am sure that everyone is able to see and relate to Mohd Noor’s depiction of Kota Bharu as the series documenting the real soul of Kelantan. I say this because, as a fellow Kelantanese, it brought me back to my childhood. Some of the designs were similar to the quilt patchwork that was done by my late grandmother! The art even reminded my childhood surroundings and some of familiar smells. It definitely evoked various emotions on multiple levels. Hence, I am sure that whoever whom experienced and live life in Kota Bharu can also feel the spirit of ‘Colours of Kota Bharu’ as we all grew up with the elements and relics that are documented in the series.

To me, this is a work from a true master. One who is able to piece together a contemporary work of art that is grounded in traditional values. And to do it in a unique collage of fused medium that manages to bring nostalgia and insights into the yesteryears of Kota Bharu. The series also showcase Mohd Noor’s great sense of colour and palette. Take a closer look and you will see how the pieces have been built painstakingly… layer by layer. Take a deeper imagination and you’ll
smell and hear the sounds of Kota Bharu. The ‘Colours of Kota Bharu’ series is an awe-inspiring example of what makes a great artist.

galleriiizu cordially invites you to a special preview of ‘Colours of Kota Bharu’ by Mohd Noor Mahmud. He is the first master to be featured after the launch of the 7 series exhibition.
About KALAKOTABHARU or ‘Colours of Kota Bharu’ The ‘Colours of Kota Bharu’ series is the result from 10 years of researching, experimenting and documenting the essence of Kota Bharu in a truly fascinating and magnificent medium. The series captures and reflects the artist’s interpretation of Kota Bharu’s community, colours, shapes, culture, craft, forms, religion and beliefs.

The series is inspired from cave drawings and ancient art artifacts. Mohd Noor has perfected the art of fusing mixed medium with his unique art technique. Each and every piece of work is a showcase of well-planned composition that revisits the various elements of Kota Bharu. It took Mohd Noor 3½ years to complete 8 big pieces and another 2 years to complete the smaller pieces.

You are invited to a special preview of these masterpieces from now till 6th January 2006. The exhibition opens to the public for three weeks, beginning 7 Jan -27 Jan 2006.

galleriiizu is open from 11am to 7pm, 7 days a week during this exhibition. Drop by to witness and truly appreciate the ‘Colours of Kota Bharu’ series. If you prefer an appointment, please call Izu at 016-380 5 999 or Suzanne at 016-901 5 901.

galleriiizu wishes you a belated Merry X’mas and a fantastic new year!

Warmest wishes,
Izu & Everyone at galleriiizu

(THE BIG 7 - On the 7th of every month, galleriiizu will feature a special exhibit in one of the 7 sections in the gallery. These monthly exhibitions are actually a countdown to The Big 7 that will take place on 7 July 2006.)

Address:
Mezzanine Floor (Above EON Bank) UOA Centre, Jalan Pinang. 50450 Kuala
Lumpur

IN PRINT exhibition, National Art Gallery, KL

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IN PRINT EXHIBITION
22.DECEMBER.2005 - 22.FEBRUARY.2006
NATIONAL ART GALLERY,
2, JALAN TEMERLOH OFF JALAN TUN RAZAK,
53200 KUALA LUMPUR

IN PRINT
CONTEMPORARY BRITISH ART FORM THE PARAGON PRESS

Jangan tertipu dan menganggap cetakan ('print') adalah sekadar satu pameran karya-karya konvensional oleh artist-artist yang dikenali kerana karya-karya lain mereka. Daripada siri 13 cetakan gergasi bertemakan pembungkusan farmaseutikal oleh Damien Hirst kepada karya yang bunga-bunga mempersonakan Marc Quinn, yang dibekukan secara 'cryogenic'-cantik dan indah umpama pameran buah-buahan halwa di kedai-pameran ini akan memberikan pandangan baru ke atas artist-srtist terpilih serta kecanggihan medium membuat cetakan itu sendiri.

Persamaan yang dikongsi oleh semua artist dalam pameran-selain daripada kerakyatan British serta pandangan kontemporary mereka- ialah mereka semua telah bertemu dengan seorang pemuda bernama Charles Booth-Clibborn. Beliau telah mencadangkan mereka menghasilkan satu siri cetakan menggunakan syarikat penerbitan beliau, iaitu Paragon Press. Ramai daripada artist ini tidak mengunjungi bengkel cetakan sejak di sekolah seni, tetapi daya pemujukan Booth-Clibborn amat sukar dilawan. Beliau mengetahui bahawa teknologi cetakan serta digital baru boleh mengubah media yang paling tradisional ini dan menjadikannya sesuai sebagai arena eksperimentasi secara semulajadi. Ia juga menawarkan peluang unik kepada artis untuk memperluaskan serta mempertingkatkan amalan biasa mereka.

Yang paling penting disini, Paragon Press telah membolehkan karya-karya pelbagai artist British dikenali, dihargai dan dimiliki oleh orang ramai- satu fenomena yang mungkin tidak akan berlaku tanpa penglibatan syarikat tersebut. Dengan menjemput artist daripada pelbagai spektrum- daripada pelukis abstrak seperti Patrick Heron dan Terry Frost kepada 'Pengarca Batu' yang diwakili oleh Richard Deacon, Bill Woodrow dan Anish Kapoor hingga ke artist berteraskan konsep seperti Cerith Wyn Evans dan Anya Gallaccio- Paragon Press bersifat universal dalam memperingati kita bahawa karya seni melampaui fesyen serta sentiasa menawarkan penemuan baru, tanpa mengira usia karya tersebut ataupun usia artis yang menghasilkan.

aRtY PaRty pictures

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Photo credits to Amrul Kareem & friends

Happy New Year!

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Happy New Year 2006 everyone!
We know it has been a while since we last posted updates here. CoA has been so busy with events and activities that we didn't have much time to update here. Sad news on CoA's website, the server (which we shared with a friend) is now closed. So if you're wondering what happened to the site, that's the reason why you couldn't get into the site. :( We will try to buy new hosting this year (hopefully soon!) since we have a lot to share with you guys.

2005 has been a great learning experience to everyone in CoA. We've been up and down the scene. We've learnt that it's not easy to manage and make everyone behave well enough in a group which consists of so many people with different attitudes and background. Some felt that they have nothing to contribute and left the group, but those who stayed prefer not to stop right there. We know that we still have a long way to go before we could really be proud with what we have done and contributed to the art scene and the society. So far, it has been good. :)

At the moment, we're planning and working on new events and few collaborations with established art groups and organizations. So, to those who has been waiting to participate with our activities, please bare with us and we will try not to let you down.

Happy New Year from everyone in CoA...

Art Updates!

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French Arts Festival 2005: Giap Than By Regine Chopinot
16 June, 8.30pm

Since 1974, classically-trained dancer Regine Chopinot has been creating contemporary dance pieces to critical acclaim. She also founded and taught at the Compagnie du Grebe and now brings her show Giap Than to KL. This dance will see six dancers take over the stage, in an exploration of the body’s physical, rhythmic and spatial boundaries.

RM50, RM30 (50% discount for students)
Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre
Jalan Strachan, Off Jalan Ipoh, Sentul West, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-4047 9000
Train : N/A
For more info, call Alliance Francaise at 03-2694 7880/2692 5929

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From India With Love
14 - 26 June
Tuesdays - Sundays, 8pm
Saturdays, 12pm
Sundays, 3pm

This is the prequel to D'Arranged Marriage, and it follows Manhur and Pushpa's journey from India to their new home in New Zealand. It's a comedy that looks at the immigrant Indian culture in a foreign land.

RM70, RM61, RM52 (not inclusive of RM2 Axcess fee)
Actors Studio Bangsar, The
Level 3, New Wing, Bangsar Shopping Centre, Jalan Maarof, Bukit Bandaraya, Bangsar,
Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-2094 0400 03-2094 1400
E-mail : tickets@theactorsstudio.com.my
For more info, visit www.axcess.com.my

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French Arts Festival 2005: Virtual Encounters On The Silk Road By Sisygambis
11 June, 3pm & 8.30pm
19 June, 6.30pm

Sisygambis is a company formed by Christine Coulange and Nchan Manoyan, whose work Virtual Encounters On The Silk Road, based on their travels, is a multi-projection audiovisual experience, with four separate screens and eight sound diffusion points that promises to wow the audience.

RM30 ((50% discount for students)
Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre
Jalan Strachan, Off Jalan Ipoh, Sentul West, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-4047 9000
Train : N/A
For more info, call Alliance Francaise at 03-2694 7880/2692 5929

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The Selling
10 - 30 June

This art exhibition is back! With its recent launch at Reka Studio, The Selling will be showcasing once again at The Photographers' Gallery. Amir Muhammad, Danny Lim, Hariarti Azizan, Jerome Kugan and Pang Khee Teik come together for this exhibition of digital prints and photography; an exhibition that looks to "sell" ideas that range from various topics.

Admission is free
Photographers' Gallery, The
183 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-2145 2430
Train: Ampang Park (Putra)

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Jalaini Abu Hassan: Wet Paint
8 - 25 June

Using water-based paints, Jalaini Abu Hassan's latest solo project will show how the artist tries to experiment with a different medium to explore his previous images.

Admission is free
Valentine Willie Fine Art
17A Jalan Telawi 3,
Bangsar Baru, Bangsar,
Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-2284 2348
Train: Bangsar (Putra)
E-mail : valentine@artsasia.com.my

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Nature In Arts
1 June - 31 July

Hadi Salleh, Rashid Yusof, Johnson Chow, Hasnee Rahman, Shireen Lee and Tan Yew Chong provide their artworks to this exhibition, showcasing their take on nature and how it has helped influence their creativity.

Admission is free
Artists' Space, The
Concorde Hotel Shah Alam, 3 Jalan Tengku Ampuan Zabedah C9/C, Seksyen 9, Shah Alam, Selangor
Tel : 03-5512 2200
E-mail : shah@concorde.net

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Cerulean Skies
30 May - 22 June

Cerulean Skies is Chin Kong Yee's second solo series, in which he paints seascapes, cityscapes and landscapes that are all under the big blue sky.

Admission is free
Townhouse Gallery
19A Jalan Medang Tanduk, Bukit Bandaraya, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-2094 3381

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100 Best Posters of the Year
12 May – 17 July, 10am – 6pm

An international poster competition for all German-speaking countries, this competition has been around for close to 40 years. Get a glimpse of the winning works as they are exhibited outside Europe for the first time.

Admission is free
Circular Ramp
National Art Gallery, 2 Jalan Temerloh, off Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-4025 4989 / 90

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Lim Ah Cheng—Enigma Of Movements
29 April - 18 June

This solo exhibition by Lim Ah Cheng is a collection of paintings that display a mix of subtle and bold strokes. Known for having a passion for horses, Lim's work often showcases the heroism, vigour and nobility of the animal.

Admission is free
XOAS
76G Jalan Universiti, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel : 03-7955 0601
Train : N/A
Open 10am-7pm (Mon-Sat)

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Petronas Art Collection: Series 2
12 April - 3 July

There are 443 photographs by 43 photographers (including Eric Peris, Ismail Hashim and Soraya Yusof Talismail), by school children who took part in the photography workshop organised by New Straits Times, Fuji and Galeri Petronas and also by Petronas employees during the Tower Views: Inside Looking Out photography competition.

Admission is free
Galeri Petronas
Level 3, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-2051 7770 03-2051 7773
Train: KLCC (Putra)
E-mail : zettia@petronas.com.my

Children of Art@Laman Seni (4 Jun 2005)

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Rasfan (artreyuramesh) can't take his hands off his drawing block...

Hafiz ('fish') blowing his didgeridoo... ;)

People taking a closer look at QuMons and other artworks

QuMons; making their first appearence at Laman Seni and got sold out later that evening... :D yey!

Dot (left) as usual, enter-frame! :P

'Guy-talk'... owh, pls don't ask!

'Bathing Ape'... sape punya nih?

Dah bace doa ke blom???... :P ehehehe

Hakim, the one and only guy who doesn't need any introduction!... hehe

Wowww... hairyy...! >:P

Didgeridoo's gathering at the National Art Gallery... Too bad if you missed it! ;P

Zam showing off his percussion skills... while Mer (his gf) trying out on didgeridoo..

MALAYSIA OPEN 2005 - Call For Entries

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MALAYSIA OPEN 2005

SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES :

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE FOLLOWING ;

- a completed entry form and relevant biodata including background on exhibitions and education
- a photocopy of artist’s identity card
- Each entrant is required to submit three (3 ) proposals in CD / floppy disk format (high resolution digital picture – jpeg/acrobat)of their most resent artwork.
Artwork must be of high quality and has not been exhibited publicly. Each artwork should be accompanied with an artist’s statement in English and Bahasa Malaysia
- Submission in digital format must enclose description or explanation of their entry and needs of the system or handling format.
Video submission ( VHS only ) must enclose explanation for entry and labeled clearly. Running time shall not be more than 5 minutes.
- Proof of postage is not proof of acceptance

ALL SUBMISSION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO :

THE OPEN SHOW 2005 SECRETARIAT BALAI SENI LUKIS NEGARA
No.2, Jalan Temerloh,
Off Jalan Tun Razak,
53200 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel : 603 40254990
Fax : 603 40254987
(Attn : Mohamad Majidi Amir)

RULES & REGULATION:

ALL ENTRIEST FOR PRELIMINARY SELECTION WILL NOT BE RETURNED
- The organizer will undertake preliminary judging accordingly without prejudice
- The organizer, National Art Gallery will hold the right to reproduce any artwork deem suitable by the organizer for publicity purposes, catalogue printing and related publicity materials
- The organizer has the right to extend the exhibition without further notice to participants
- Submission of entries signifies acceptance of the rules and regulations stated above.

CLOSING DATE:

BEFORE 31 AUGUST, 2005

ENTRY FORM:
The entry form is free of charge and is available from the National Art Gallery or downloadable from the website,

Click here for OPEN SHOW 2005

A 2-day contemporary performance art at Universiti Bangsar Utama (UBU)

2005-05-26T17:00:00.000+08:00

A 2-day contemporary performance art at Universiti Bangsar Utama (UBU)

A 2-day contemporary performance art
at Universiti Bangsar Utama (UBU)
Kuala Lumpur 29 & 30 MAY 2005

Presenting international and local performance artists :

Japan

Azusa Okumura
Harumi Terao
Kana Fukushima
Kazuhiro Nishijima
Makoto Maruyama
Midori Kadokura
Rei Shibata
Seiji Shimoda

Singapore

Andrée Weschler
Juliana Yasin
Kai Lam
Rizman Putra

Malaysia

Ahmad Fuad
AngkasawanegarA
Cesar Chong
Ray Langenbach
Zaslan Zeeha

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29 May 2005
5.30pm – Artist talk and presentation
8.00pm – Performance

30 May 2005
8.00pm - Performance [+roof party till late !!!]

NO COVER CHARGE !!! BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS!!!
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Venue: UBU @ 3rd Flr & Roof Top of Malaysiakini’s Office Building, 48, Jalan Kemuja, Bangsar Utama, 59000 Kuala Lumpur

contact:
Razman 017 3715641 (paswerds @ yahoo.com)
Ili 013 6674108 (lilu_numlock @ yahoo.com)

UBU MAP:

(p.s infos taken from http://kerbau.com/joeblog)

CoA@Laman Seni - Jom bincang-bincang!

2005-05-10T10:28:00.000+08:00

Seperti yang semua dah sedia maklum, aktiviti CoA@Laman Seni diadakan 2 bulan sekali disebabkan kebanyakan group members busy ngan commitment lain. Ok, setelah diteliti, ade beberapa perkara yang aku nak bincangkan kat sini.

1- ARTWORKS:
... artworks yg nak dijual atau sesiapa je ahli yg nak mintak tolong jualkan artworks dikehendaki bagi 'artist's statement' mengenai artworks tu, lengkap dengan detail2 yg lain:-
TITLE, SIZE, MEDIA, ARTIST, CONTACT NO & yang penting sekali... PRICE!
Bab harga / price ni plak, artist kene letak harga jualan (normal price <---kalau boleh jgn la mahal sangat! (Harga jualan = kos pengeluaran + kos buruh)... kite jual kat "artmarket", bukan jual kat artgallery... so sendiri mau ingat la ye?...) pastu closing price (katekanlah ade org nak beli work, pastu tawar harga yg ko letak tu... so berapa agaknye yg paling murah yg boleh ko kasi...)

2- PRESENTATION:
... hehe.. sori, ni bukan presentation yg korang takut2 sgt tu, tp aku nak setiap artworks yg nak dijual tu PRESENTABLE!Jangan kasi yg dah koyak2, yg comot2, yg stok buang dlm laut punye artworks semata nak melepaskan batuk ditangga. Aku nak artworks2 tu ade kualiti. Takde kualiti, sorry. Kita dah banyak kali kene bambu ngan senior2 artists pasal ni... Memang la kite jual kat 'artmarket' tp nak meniaga, biarlah kena caranye... Bak kate org tetua, "Keje tu biar semenggah skit..." So take note ya?

3- CONTACT:
... nanti aku nak korang semua isi satu form utk butir2 diri, bukan utk iklan carik jodoh, tp utk memudahkan aku contact korang kalau ade ape2 hal/ update korang dgn latest news pasal CoA...

4- FEE:
... Ok, perkara ni dah lama dibincangkan tapi belum dpt dilaksanakan sepenuhnye. Utk next artmarket, aku nak kita fully execute perkara ni. Jangan salah anggap. Fee ni bukan nak cekik duit korang (tak ingin aku..) tp duit tu utk digunakan utk bayar gerai (kita bayar gerai RM30 setiap kali artmarket) bukan dpt free cik abang oi!... (Sebenarnye kite sume berharap agar bayaran gerai laman seni tu dimansuhkan sebab dgr kabar, BSLN dpt subsidi kerajaan... tapi tatau la bile agaknye dpt gerai free tu ek?)... So, seperti yang telah dipersetujui oleh semua ari tu, setiap seorang yg menghantarkan artworksnye utk dijual akan dikenakan bayaran RM3.00/seorang. Bukan mahal pun. Lebih duit tu akan digunakan utk membiayai pembelian alatan seperti plastik, kertas balut, dan lain2... bukan utk joli atau berpoya2...

5- T.SHIRT :
.... bab ni aku kesian kat tokeh t-shirt kite; ince Hakim (a.k.a my angie). Dia banyak rugi sebab dia sanggup dulukan duit dier utk beli t-shirt n material t-shirt. So, setelah dipersetujui semua, harga t-shirt dengan sukacitanye dimaklumkan telah naik harga (rega minyak petrol dah naik, rega t-shirt pon naik aaa... )
T-SHIRT PRICE:-
MEMBERS = RM20
NON MEMBERS = RM22
BY POST = RM25 - 27 * (not yet to be confirmed)

6-ADMIN:-
As you all know, CoA consists of many people from different background, ethnic and cultures. At the moment, most of our activities diadakan kat KL (Insyaallah kalau ade rezeki, kite akan buat aktiviti kat tempat lain...) Mereka2 nih adelah members yang memberikan commitment yg tinggi terhadap CoA (harap2 commitment tu dpt dikekalkan la ye?...) :P

CoA YAKUZAS
i- Machi-yakko (oyabun)= Aneem (Not Angel)

Waka-gashira (Kyodai-s)
ii- Hakim (my angie)
iii-Hafiz (fish)
iv- Bard (nErVeFunGuS)
v- Rasfan (artreyu ramesh)

Urm... aku rase tu je buat mase nih... Yang lain akan aku update kemudian...
Kalau ade ape2 cadangan atau masalah, sila email kat artchild@gmail.com... Sekian time kasih...

Toodloo~

CHILDREN OF ART @ LAMAN SENI (artmarket), NATIONAL ART GALLERY - 8th May 05

2005-05-09T10:25:00.000+08:00

MUST SEE!

2005-05-06T10:56:00.000+08:00

Discover Japan Through Contemporary Posters * MUST SEE!
7 – 29 May, 10am – 6pm

75 posters by 39 of Japan's most distinguished graphic designers will be on show in this exhibition with some of the works coming from names such as Makoto Nakamura, Ikko Tanaka and Kashiwa Sato.

Admission is free
Circular Ramp
National Art Gallery, 2 Jalan Temerloh, off Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-4025 4989 / 90

Calling all artists!!!.. (Open for Malaysian Citizen Only)

2005-05-04T11:15:00.000+08:00

To all artists (OPEN FOR MALAYSIAN CITIZEN ONLY)
Closing Date: 31st Dec 2005

Please be informed that National Art Gallery would like to invite all artists to register as an artist with National Art Gallery for FREE OR CHARGE in our website (Artist Directory Menu) by send email to info@artgallery.gov.my or by post to the following address:

Information System Unit,
Management Division,
National Art Gallery,
No. 2, Jln Temerloh,
Off Jln Tun Razak,
53200 Kuala Lumpur.

For further enquiries, do not hesitate to contact National Art Gallery (Information System Unit) at this number 03-4025 4990.

Requirement:
1.Complete biodata
2.Website address (personal/ reference)
3.Photograph (passport size)
4.List of artworks
5.List of exhibitions

National Art Gallery's Events

2005-05-04T11:09:00.000+08:00

PAMERAN 100 POSTER TERBAIK
Date: 12th May 2005 | Thursday
Venue: Circular Ram, National Art Gallery

Pameran antarabangsa yang memaparkan hasil reka cipta poster terbaik dari 3 negara iaitu German, Switzerland dan Austria. Ini adalah kali pertama pameran dibawa keluar dari Eropah, di mana Malaysia menjadi hentian kedua selepas Shanghai.

Pameran berlangsung dari 12 Mei hingga 17 Julai 2005.

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BENGKEL KALIGRAFI CINA
Date: 14th May 2005 | Saturday
Venue: National Art Gallery

Peserta diajar cara-cara dan teknik menghasilkan kaligrafi cina oleh
tnaga pengajar yang berpengalaman secara PERCUMA. Penyertaan
terbuka kepada pelajar sekolah rendah dan menengah serta orang awam
yang berminat.

Bengkel bermula 10 pagi hingga 12 tengah hari.

Art Updates!

2005-05-04T10:46:00.000+08:00

The Freedom Film Festival 2005
Entry ends 31 May

This film festival is a platform that provides recognition to budding Malaysian filmmakers who produce films and documentaries of global issues such as poverty, human rights, HIV/AIDS and gender discrimination. The competition is opened to amateur and professional filmmakers in three different categories: Animation, Documentary and Docudrama (five to 45 minutes each).

Admission is free
For more info, visit www.freedomfilmfest.komas.org

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Rhythm & Versus
10 January - 10 September, 10am - 6pm

This is an art exhibition that explores the early discoveries of calligraphy in the Persian and Arabic languages through an examination of single folios from the 16th to the 19th century. There is a collection of 250 Persian calligraphic works accessible to the public through a comprehensive catalogue that examines these manuscripts in detail, with translations of their content.

Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, The
Jalan Lembah Perdana, Kuala Lumpur (opposite the National Mosque)
Tel : 03-2274 2020
Train: Pasar Seni (Putra)/Kuala Lumpur (KTM)
E-mail : info@iamm.org.my

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Rediscovering Tsai Horng Chung
17 March - 26 June, 10am - 6pm

An exhibition in tribute of the late Tsai Horng Chung, a talented painter from Sarawak showcasing all the undiscovered works he left behind.

Admission is free
Gallery 2B
National Art Gallery, 2 Jalan Temerloh, Off Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur

Tel : 03-4025 4990
Train : Titiwangsa (Star)

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Hadiah: Gifts From The Permanent Collection
25 March - 20 June, 10am - 6pm

This is a rare view of the permanent collection of works in various media by a whole range of artists collected by the National Art Gallery over the past years.

Admission is free
Gallery 3A
National Art Gallery, 2 Jalan Temerloh, Off Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur

Tel : 03-4025 4990
Train : Titiwangsa (Star)

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Dirgahayu: A Pictorial Exhibition Of Malay Rulers
28 March - 29 May, 10am - 6pm

This exhibition is bringing together photos and memorial articles related to the Malay Sultanates. Photographs and correspondence letters dating back to the British colonial period will also be on show for this rare exhibition.

Admission is free
Gallery 1, National Art Gallery
2 Jalan Temerloh, Off Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur

Tel : 03-4025 4990
Train : Titiwangsa (Star)

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Point of Intersection Exhibition
1 April – 31 May

With large conglomerates such as British Petroleum, Den Norske Bank, and Norsk Tipping buying her works, Nadia Alsagoff's paintings are a must see. A true believer in free expressionism, her art covers thoughts and experiences of individuals who succumb to the fate of living life.

The Artists' Space
Concorde Hotel Shah Alam, 3 Jalan Tengku Ampuan Zabedah C9/C, Seksyen 9, Shah Alam, Selangor
Tel : 03-5512 2200
E-mail : shah@concorde.net

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Eight
8 April - 8 June

Catch this exhibition of black and white photographs by eight accomplished photographers—Chan Kin Wah, Nirmala Karuppiah, Alex Moh, Eric Peris, Syed Zainal Rashid, SC Shekar, Soraya Yusof Talismail and Arthur Teng.

Private Gallery, The
Section 16, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Train : 03-7958 2175
E-mail : stag@tm.net.my
Viewing by appointment only

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To Enlighten Sentient Beings
9 April - 19 June, 10am - 6pm

Kuala Lumpur has been given the privilege of being the first stop of this world touring exhibition on the calligraphic works of Master Hsing Yun. His works, sometimes calm and reassuring and during others unsettling and provoking always reflect his hope and compassion for humanity.

Admission is free
Gallery 2A
National Art Gallery, 2 Jalan Temerloh, Off Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur

Tel : 03-4025 4990
Train : Titiwangsa (Star)

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Petronas Art Collection: Series 2
12 April - 3 July

Admission is free
Galeri Petronas
Level 3, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-2051 7770 03-2051 7773
Train: KLCC (Putra)
E-mail : zettia@petronas.com.my

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Georg Baselitz: Printed Works from 1965 - 1992
18 April - 8 May

Born in 1938, Georg Baselitz has astounded viewers with his years of art pieces and now you’ll get a chance to see his collection ranging from the late ‘60s to the early ‘90s.

Admission is free
Malaysian Institute Of Art
294-299 Jalan Bandar 11, Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-4108 8100
Train : N/A

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Orissa: Creative Space
16 April - 16 May

Dr Dinanath Pathy, Ramahari Jena and Soubhagya Pathy, Chalta Basu Jena and Mamata Pathy are currently having a group exhibition that reflect the beauty of Orissa.

Admission is free
Sutra House
12 Persiaran Titiwangsa 3, Kuala Lumpur (Off Jalan Kuantan, beside Istana Budaya)
Tel : 03-4022 9669
Train: Titiwangsa (Monorail, Star)
E-mail : sutra12@hotmail.com
Viewing by appointment only

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Panorama Of Cuban Photography
18 April - 15 May

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Cuba, this exhibition will feature 36 photos by numerous Cuban photographers such as Pedro Abascal, Lissette Solorzano, Ernesto Fernandez and Rene Pena.

Admission is free
The Photographer’s Gallery At Starhill
The Fourth Floor, Starhill Centre, 181 Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : N/A
Train : Bukit Bintang (Monorail)
Open 10am-6pm

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Their Unique Styles
23 April - 31 May

Albrecht Fuchs (Germany), Shaun Gladwell (Australia) and Yee I-Lann (Malaysia) are part of the Art ConneXion residency programme and will have an exhibition that will showcase art pieces that reflect their individual styles.

Admission is free
The Photographer’s Gallery KL
183 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur (next to the British High Commission)
Tel : 03-2145 2430
Train : Ampang Park (Putra)
Open 10am-6pm
Viewing by appointment only

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3 Young Contemporaries
27 April - 14 May

Vincent Leong (Malaysia), Natthawut Sing-Thong (Thailand) and Eko Nugroho (Indonesia) come together for an exhibition of edgy and colourful artworks.

Admission is free
Valentine Willie Fine Art
17A Jalan Telawi 3,
Bangsar Baru, Bangsar,
Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-2284 2348
Train: Bangsar (Putra)
E-mail : valentine@artsasia.com.my

Next Art market!

2005-03-23T09:22:00.000+08:00

Hola guys and girls!
Today's 23rd March... just a week away from our next artmarket.
If you got any suggestion or opinion, feel free to tag it at the "comment" link below ya?
Okie dookie! Jyanee~! ;)

Art Updates!

2005-03-08T16:49:00.000+08:00

A Hundred Years of Abdullah Ariff
Ends 13 March

Abdullah Ariff was one of the first Western influenced Malay artist who contributed much extraordinary illustrations and views in the development of Malaysia. The late artist’s work, which consist lyrical views of the Penang landscape, political cartoons and sketches, illustrations in geography books, and poster designs will decorate the walls until March.

Admission is free
National Art Gallery
2 Jalan Temerloh, off Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-4025 4990
E-mail : info@artgallery.org.my

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MBSA Art And Craft Exhibition
2nd & 4th Sunday every month, 5pm - 6.30pm

The Shah Alam Municipal Council (MBSA) will be holding an art and craft exhibition twice a month highlighting singing performance by local artists and dance shows.

Laman Budaya
Taman Tasik Shah Alam, Selangor
For more information call MBSA at 03-5510 5133 ext. 282

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Digital Prints With A Difference
7 March - 2 April

The title explains for itself. John Isii is displaying his digital works for the public. Come and see how impressive his digital camera works are.

Admission is free
The Photographers' Gallery
Picture This & That, 183 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur (next to the British High Commission)
Tel : 03-2145 2430
Train : Ampang Park (Putra)

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Le Printemps Des Poetes
5 – 12 March

This event looks to celebrate the existence of poetry and to remember and reconsider the forgotten works as well as to revive poetry. Originating from France back in 1999, the Le Printemps Des Poetes is in its second year here in Malaysia.

Alliance Francaise de Kuala Lumpur
15 Lorong Gurney, Off Jln Semarak, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-2694 7880
Train : N/A
For more info, e-mail budaya@alliancefrancaise.org.my

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Pottery Course
Every day

Be creative! There is a class suited for everyone, from beginners right up to advanced. Journey through the basics of hand-building, glazing and wheel-throwing with classes held for all levels every day. Time and days of classes can be arranged to your convenience.

Trial classes: RM70 per class (3-hour session)
Beginners' course: RM620 (10 sessions, 3 hours per week, inclusive of material), RM480 (material not included)
Intermediate/advanced course: RM760 (10 sessions, 3 hours per week)
Clay Expression
Lot 757, Block C, 5 Jalan Subang 3, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel : 03-5628 1613
E-mail : info@clayexpression.com
Web site: www.clayexpression.com

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Art Classes for Adults
Tuesdays - Saturdays, 12pm - 7pm (ends 31 April)

If you're busy working but would still love to take up art classes during your leisure time, you can do so at Reka Art Space. The classes are structured in four, eight of 12 classes and are one-to-one basis.

RM300 (3 months)
Reka Art Space
GL29, Block C, Kelana Square, 17 Jalan SS7/26, Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel : 03-7880 5982
Train: Kelana Jaya (Putra)
E-mail : sekthim@reka-art.com

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Theatre Theories
Tuesdays, 8.30pm – 10pm (8 March – 17 May)

Take part in a course that examines the theories of how theatre was changed in the 20th century; from Alfred Jarry and the Symbolist Theatre, Stanislavsky & Chekhov to Meyerhold and Grotowski, learn how these main figures worked with ideas of productions, creative processes and more.

RM300 (not including RM50 registration fee)
The Actors Studio Academy
E-2-3 & E-1-5, Mezzanine Floor (above E5 Convenience Store), Block E, Plaza Damas 60 Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 012-2332 170 (Nala Nantha)
E-mail: academy@theactorsstudio.com.my

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The World Of The Peranakan: Baba & Nyonya Heritage Of South East Asia
4 February - 3 April, 9am - 6pm

This is an exhibition that explores the unique Peranakan Chinese communities in the Malay World. there will be cultural performances, Nyonya Cooking demonstrations, a Draw-A-Tile art competition for children and teenagers, beading for kasut manik, a radio quiz and grooming classes.

Admission is free
National Museum
Jalan Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-2282 6255
Train: KL Sentral (Putra)
E-mail : info@museum.gov.my

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Script-Writing Classes
Tuesdays, 6.30pm – 8.30pm (15 Feb – 17 May)

If you are interested in script writing, you'll be able to do with this course. Students will be guided through story analysis and adaptation, dramatic structure and dialogue, conflict and resolution.

RM500 (not including RM50 registration fee)
The Actors Studio Academy
E-2-3 & E-1-5, Mezzanine Floor (above E5 Convenience Store), Block E, Plaza Damas 60 Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 012-2332 170 (Nala Nantha)
E-mail: academy@theactorsstudio.com.my

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*MUST SEE
Rimbun Dahan's 10th Residency Exhibition
6 - 20 March

Rimbun Dahan is known for having residency programmes for artists and this year it presents its tenth residency exhibition by Australian artist Malcolm Utley and Malaysian artist Saiful Razman.

Admission is free
Rimbun Dahan
Kilometer 27, Jalan Kuang, Kuang, Selangor
Tel : 03-6038 3690
For more info, e-mail at nimda@rimbundahan.org

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Metamorphosis – Furniture As Sculpture
6 - 31 March

This is a unique exhibition as it displays organic as well as ergonomic designed furniture, all of them handmade wooden furniture. You can admire beautifully crafted furniture such as lamps, shelves and tables. Also, you’ll get to see Kim Chong’s works of furniture, crafted using recycled wood, some as old as 100 years.

Admission is free
NN Gallery
53A & 56 Jalan Sulaiman 1, Taman Ampang Hilir, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-4270 6588
Open 10am - 6pm (closed on Sun)

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Small Works
15 February - 15 March

TJ Fine Art presents a group exhibition with over 40 artworks including water colur paintings by Tajuddin Ismail, Sharifah Fatimah Zubir, Awang Damit and Abe Akira.

Admission is free
TJ Fine Art Gallery
D08G Plaza Damas, Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-6201 4718
Train : N/A

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Panorama Of Cuban Photography
15 February - 12 March

Admission is free
The Photographers' Gallery
183 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-2145 2430/34
Train : Ampang Park (Putra)
Open 10am-6pm (Mon-Sat)

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Takung
15 February - 20 March

Organised by the National Art Gallery and the Perak Arts Foundation, Takung is an artwork project by 22 contemporary artists, presenting their art pieces concerning the environment.

Admission is free
National Art Gallery
2 Jalan Temerloh, off Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-4025 4989 03-4025 4990
E-mail : info@artgallery.org.my

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Rhythm & Versus
10 January - 10 September, 10am - 6pm

Admission is free
Jalan Lembah Perdana, Kuala Lumpur (opposite the National Mosque)
Tel : 03-2274 2020
Train: Pasar Seni (Putra)/Kuala Lumpur (KTM)
E-mail : info@iamm.org.my

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Through The Lens
6 February - 30 April, 12pm - 12am

Amy Morison and Ezrena presents artistic photographs that focus on the rawness of human expressions. Some of the photographs include capturing the essence of human life such as culture and people.

Admission is free
Opus Bistro
67 Jalan Bangkung, Bukit Bandaraya, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-2092 4288

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Lessons From Nature: New Works By Zainal Musa
1 February - 31 March

Zainal Musa's signature Malaysian landscapes in the French impressionist style is on display. His art pieces are rich and mature in colour as Zainal plays with moods and emotions of nature.

Tamarind Hill
1 Jalan Kerja Air Lama, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
Train: Star LRT (Ampang Station) + take a cab
Tel: N/A

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Metaphors
21 February - 16 March

Townhouse Gallery features Wan Jamarul's art exhibition Metaphors. Jamarul has participated in many exhibitions both locally and internationally and has been awarded the prestigious Nagasawa Art Park Residency. Owning a masters in fine arts, Jamarul's work is provocative with a beautiful yet subtle metaphor beneath it.

Admission is free
The Townhouse Gallery
19A Jalan Medang Tanduk,
Bukit Bandaraya, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 017-887 7216/ 03 - 2094 3381
For more info, visit www.townhouse-gallery.com
Viewing by appointment only

Art Updates!

2005-03-08T15:57:00.000+08:00

British Council invites you to participate in the latest instalment of our Meet the Author series featuring Toby Litt. He will be reading from a selection of his works and answering questions by video- conferencing at the British Council.

He is the author of the novels: Beatniks: An English Road Movie (1997), a modern On the Road transposed to middle-England; Corpsing (2000), a thriller set in London's Soho; and Deadkidsongs (2001), a dark tale of childhood. Exhibitionism (2002) is a collection of short stories that explore the boundaries of sex and sexuality. A short story by Toby Litt was included in the anthology All Hail the New Puritans (2000), edited by Matt Thorne and Nicholas Blincoe, and he has edited The Outcry (2001), Henry James's last completed novel, for Penguin in the UK.

Finding Myself (2003) is the story of what happens when budding author Victoria About gathers together ten friends for an all-expenses-paid holiday in Southwold in order to write up the ensuing events. His latest book is Ghost Story (2004).

He has toured internationally with the British Council, and is co-editor (with Ali Smith) of the next New Writing collection, due out in March 2005. His website is at www.tobylitt.com.

In 2003 Toby Litt was nominated by Granta magazine as one of the 20 'Best of Young British Novelists'. He lives in London and is a member of English PEN.

Date: Wednesday 9 March 2005
Time: 18.30 – 19.30
Venue: Video Conferencing Suite, British Council

Entrance is free but seats are limited. Please contact Patriana Patrick to book a place.

Children of Art @ Laman Seni, 5th March 05 (PICS)

2005-03-08T15:55:00.000+08:00

CHILDREN OF ART: MALAYSIA

Holla guys + girls!

Thanks for coming to the Children of Art@Laman Seni last saturday! I really appreciate it! Well, to be honest, we didn't make much sales that day, but I have to say that I really had a blast! I hope to see more new faces in the upcoming CoA@Laman Seni next month! To those who were unable to come, it's okay...
Here are the pics taken at the art market that day! enjoy! ;)

Phana: *Winks* Abangg... sila la beli artwork kamiii.... *winks lagik*

EDISI SIASAT: 3 remaja ditangkap ber*toot* di bawah pokok... apekejadahnye sume nih?

Sessi mengumpat kat bwh pokok mangga!

Belle si Ulat Buku!

Ewahhh ewahhh! Sempat lagi bermanjaan lakk!

EDISI SIASAT: Beginilah gelagat 2 remaja Gay yang tanpa segan silu bermesra di bawah pokok ciku... mak bapak jangan dok nganga ja!

Korang ade nampak ape2 yang pelik tak kat print ad Kopi Jantan nih? :p

Children of Art @ Laman Seni - 5th March 05

2005-02-24T10:24:00.000+08:00

Children of Art @ LAMAN SENI / ART MARKET,NATIONAL ART GALLERY
Date: 5th March 2005
Time: 8 am - 5 pm

As some of you know, Children of Art@Laman Seni is one of Children of Art's monthly activity. We will open up our booth from 8am till 5pm and display / sell some of our artworks / paintings. It is also one of our 'get-together' event where we get the chance to meet up and share our thoughts and opinion on the art scene, etc...
People are welcome to come and join us (especially Children of Art's members) at the Laman Seni/Art Market.

To those (CoA members) who would like to join us and sell/display their artworks are encourage to do so and kindly please send us your info (type of artworks, prices, quantity of artworks, contact no, etc) as soon as possible (before 4th March 05) at ChildrenOfArt@hotmail.com. Please take note that we do not put any special charges/fees to those who would like to join us at the Laman Seni/Art Market. Those who want to join us but doesn't have any artworks to display or sell, you guys are welcome too!

So, for more infos check out our group Children Of Art or check out our weblog today!
Or, give us a call at... 60127628324 (Akim)/ 60133765142 (Bard) / 60193977488 (Rasfan) / 60166877487 a-s-a-p! :)

LET'S VOTE!

2005-02-07T15:39:00.000+08:00

Attn: CoA Malaysia

Okay, disebabkan ahli CoA ramai, jadi aku decided utk buat poll bagi mendapatkan undian korang untuk cadangan Miss NuT supaya CoA@Laman Seni diadakan 2 bulan sekali. So, cast in your vote guys! ;)

Click HERE for more infos on the Children of Art!

Art Updates!

2005-01-12T16:42:00.000+08:00

Holla artchild~! Sorry I haven't got much time to update u guys with the latest updates on the art scene. Been busy workin! :D Anyway, here's something for you! Check it out!... :P

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Permanent Collection
22 October - 6 February 2005
Admission is free
National Art Gallery
2 Jalan Temerloh, off Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-4025 4989 / 90
Train : Titiwangsa (Star/Monorail)
Open 10am-6pm (closed public holidays)

Coming from the National Art Gallery's private collection is this exhibition that boasts a wide range of artworks by various artists.

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The Mind's Eye
Ends 30 January
The Private Gallery
Section 16, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel : 03-7958 2175
For more info, visit www.theprivategallery.com

Shia Yih Ying and Teoh Joo Ngee will put up a joined exhibition that will showcase works on canvas.

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Kok Yew Puah: A Tribute
Ends 15 January
Admission is free
Valentine Willie Fine Art
17A Jalan Telawi 3,
Bangsar Baru, Bangsar,
Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-2284 2348
Train : Bangsar (Putra)
E-mail : valentine@artsasia.com.my
For more info, call 03-2284 2348 or e-mail daniel@artsasia.com.my or visit www.artasia.com.my

The legendary Kok Yew Puah's works are on display for public. It features both familiar landmark works, paintings and drawings, which have not been previously exhibited. Also featured are Kok Yew Puah's personal portraits and sharp observations of local urban life.

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A Tribute To Tsai Horng Chung
Ends 27 February
Admission is free
National Art Gallery
2 Jalan Temerloh, off Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : Tel: 03 - 4025 4990 ext 102 (Hashimah), 03 - 402
E-mail : info@artgallery.org.my

This is an exhibition that pays tribute to Tsai Horng Chung, a Sarawakian artist who passed away last year. It is said that many of Tsai’s artworks were often overlooked during his lifetime, so here’s a chance for your to discover his rich talent.

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General Hanging
2 - 31 January, 9.30am – 6pm
Admission is free
Gallerie Taksu
17 Jalan Pawang, Bukit Keramat, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-4251 4396
For more info, e-mail info@artgallery.org.my or visit www.taksu.com

This is an exhibition that will show off new and previously shown artworks of artists including Ahamd Anwar, Jalaini Abu Hassan, Yusri Sulaiman, Fauzul Yusri, Ahmad Zuraimi and Jimmy Ond.

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Memories
6 January - 1 February, 11am - 10.30pm
Admission is free
The Artist Space
The Mustard Tree Restaurant, Lot G08B Ground Floor, The AmpWalk, 218 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-2715 6626
For more info, e-mail tastmt@yahoo.com

For the first time, Swee Chuan Tai-Boardman is exhibiting 40 over of her extraordinary pieces of old-age art such as paper-cutting which creates interesting textures and meanings. This solo art exhibition, or better known as Memories, is a blend of different cultures in life and expressions in a contemporary setting. It will be launched by Dato Ng Poh Tip.

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50 Years Of Italian Fashion
Ends 16 January
National Art Gallery
2 Jalan Temerloh, off Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-4025 4989 03-4025 4990
E-mail : info@artgallery.org.my

In conjunction with the Kuala Lumpur-Asia Fashion Week held from 20 to 28 November, the National Art Gallery will play host to this Italian fashion exhibition. It will feature designs by designer brands that include Valentino, Armani, Versace and Gucci.

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Sophia Vari
Ends 30 January
National Art Gallery
2 Jalan Temerloh, off Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-4025 4989 03-4025 4990
E-mail : info@artgallery.org.my

Greek artist Sophia Vari presents this art exhibition of sculptures in stone and bronze, and paintings that pay tribute to both man and mythology.

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Rooster Mania Exhibition
10 January – 4 February
Admission is free
Townhouse Gallery
19A Jalan Medang Tanduk, Bukit Bandaraya, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur.
Tel : 03-2094 3381
E-mail: www.townhouse-gallery.com
Viewing by appointment only

In line with the advent of the year of the rooster, the Townhouse Gallery will be hosting an art exhibition by the MataHati artists, which includes Bayu Utomo and Ahmad Fuad Osman. The artists were all born in 1969-the year of the rooster-so their theme is of their own choice. They will be working on different mediums, from drawings to paintings and printmaking.

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A Hundred Years of Abdullah Ariff
Ends 13 March
Admission is free
National Art Gallery
2 Jalan Temerloh, off Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-4025 4990
E-mail : info@artgallery.org.my

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Liew Choong Ching’s Art Exhibition
16 January - 16 February, 11.00am - 11.30pm
Hillside Corner Restaurant
12 Jalan Wangsa 2, Bukit Antarabangsa, Hulu Kelang, Selangor
Tel : 03-4108 8301

Voices of Nature will be Liew Choong Ching’s second solo art exhibition. His work of art represents nature in the most unique tones of brushes and colours. It features vibrant renditions of frangipanis and flame of the forests.

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Made Under The Sun
7 - 29 January
Admission is free
XOAS
76G Jalan University, Petaling Jaya
E-mail : info@artsalon.com.my
Open 11am-8pm

Rafiee Ghani’s approach to art is very reality-based, from everyday-life objects to plain nature in his paintings. He plays with vibrant and creative colours, which make every bit of his painting so vivid and free.

Thanks Pekthong

2005-01-05T14:01:00.000+08:00

I just received this from Pek Thong who came to the art market last week.
Tengchu tengchu Pekthong!

Children of Art
(from left: Bad@nervefungus, Hafiz@'fish', Hakim@my angie, Phana@hanaFuchida, NUT, Aneem@Not Angel, Linda, Rasfan@rasfan.

Children of Art @ Laman Seni, Jan 1st 05

2005-01-02T11:17:00.000+08:00

wowhh! the art market went well! i don't think it's too much for me to say that the art market went so well... At the end of the day, we managed to sell more than 10 pieces of artworks and the sales we made yesterday was RM400. I have to say, it was pretty good for a 'first-timer' like us. The National Art Gallery's staff; Cik Azian also said the same about our sales "Banyak jugak korang dapat hari nih!..." Alhamdulillah...

It was a great honour to greet Datuk Syed Ahmad Jamal and Prof. Madya Ramlan Abdullah who also came to visit our gerai that day. We also received very very good responses from people who visited our gerai. Some came and invited us to join some art fest that will be held in near future, etc...

The real main objective of this activity is to give all of the Children of Art members a chance to get to know each other and at the same time letting them have fun and enjoy the weekend and owh, make $$$ too!... Well, to me it was a great Sunday...!

Rasfan were busy stamping price tags on his artworks...

front: Hafiz a.k.a 'fish' behind: Rasfan + gf

Hakim a.k.a 'my angie' posing at his best while Bard a.k.a 'nervefungus' busy arranging artworks on the table... rajinnye!

Our gerai didn't have much to display actually, but people still came to ours. ;)

Fik tried so hard to attract people's attention... luckily she didn't do her lap dance! kohkohkoh! :P

This pict wasn't supposed to be here... hehe! (aksi2 terlampau hakim)

MINAH-MINAH ENTER-FRAME + V.P.P :))

Some of the artworks displayed for sale...

Same la macam kat atas tu...

Ahahahahaha! I have to give this pic 5 stars! Man Iblis yang sungguh ayu! (Betul name dier iblis...!)

Rasfan were saying something to his gf; Ida and Bad were laughing at him... Hurmm, I wonder why... :-?

Fik menunjukkan cara-cara senaman jari yang betul kepada Zeezam a.k.a 'scum'

We were given a FREE guitar lesson by mr. Zaidi a.k.a 'phreak fish'

Rasfan trying his luck with the guitar... Pandai ke nyah??? :P

Ermm... urmm... well... no comment!

LOVE is where the ART is, HATE is where the WAR is...

2004-12-31T14:44:00.000+08:00

Hi guys!
Tomorrow will be the big event for Children of Art. Definitely! I'm so freaking busy at the moment. LOts of things to be done by this evening! I haven't got enough rest but it's ok. Honestly, I don't really know how it will turn out tomorrow. Will it be successful? Wallahualam... I won't back out at this critical moment. Nope!

So, I've been discussing with Hakim about art market tomorrow. We decided that we'll donate some money from the paintings + artworks sales tomorrow. We will also will put up tabung kutipan for the Malaysia Tsunami victims and we will channel the donation to the MERCY Malaysia, Insyaallah...

To those who doesn't have any plans for tomorrow. Do come over ya? Anyway, that's all I got for you right now. May Allah bless us all... amin.

Children of Art t-shirt

2004-12-29T13:27:00.000+08:00

At the moment, this is the only design for CoA t-shirt that I got... If you think u can do better or u got other ideas, email it to me!

Art Market ( Laman Seni) @ National Art Gallery

2004-12-29T11:42:00.000+08:00

Children of Art @ Laman Seni, National Art Gallery
January 1st, 2005 -- 8 a.m till 5 p.m

Going anywhere this New Year??? Kalau tak, jom join gerai Children of Art kat Laman Seni, Balai Seni Lukis Negara pada 1 Januari 2005. Our gerai will be the gerai no 4B (next to the stage). Sesape yang berminat untuk join kitorang atau nak jual artworks atau craftworks; adalah amat dialu-alukan! Don't worry, kitorang tak mintak apa-apa bayaran. Syaratnye, u have to join the Children of Art group. Senang je kan? So, surf to our page for more infos ya? or, u can give us a call at 012 762 8324 (Hakim) / 016-687 7487 / 017 309 4941 a.s.a.p!

So guys & girls who wants to join the artmarket, kindly call the numbers stated above A.S.A.P! You are most welcome! All you got to do is join us and buy our t-shirt just for RM12* je! (*anggaran harga t-shirt, mungkin bwh drpd rm12. Itu akan di-confirm kemudian.) You'll be given a Children of Art tag too! SIze of artworks must not exceed 4 feet. Kalau boleh taknak terlalu besar (we need to save up some space for others gak kan?). Children of Art only providing a platform for young artists & designers to introduce, to promote and to sell their artworks to the public without having them to pay us certain percentage from the sales. We just helping out young artists & designers FOR THE SAKE OF ART. :D

Greetings y'all! :P

2004-12-29T11:11:00.000+08:00

"Every child is an artist, the problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." --Pablo Picasso

I've been planning on designing a website for the Children of Art group. Since I do not have enough time to design one, I hope this this blogger will do. This is just a temporary webby for CoA. I'll try to update you guys + girls out there with the latest news and happenings in the Malaysian Art Scene.

Some people been asking me what Children of Art is all about?... Well, Children of Art actually started out as a small group in myspace where some local youngsters who have interest and passionate about art get together and share their thoughts and ideas. Starting from there, Children of Art grew bigger and today CoA already have 243 members.

I always believe that local artists and designers could go far if they were given the chance to do so and one way to do it is through building up a big network of friends. That is why I decided to open up a group in myspace. CoA does not only joined by local talents but also international artists and designers from all over the world. Most of the active members are from United States. This gives local artists and designers a chance to get to know other artists and designers from the other side of the world and they have the opportunity to exchange their opinions on art & design (in general).

Children of Art's first activity will be the Art Market (Laman Seni) at the National Art Gallery this January 1st 2005 from 8 a.m till 5 p.m. So far, we have received good response from CoA members who would like to join us at our gerai this Saturday. We'll be selling paintings and some craftworks done by the members of the Children of Art. :)

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