Allah SWT is beautiful and loves beauty. This can be seen in His every creation, something that we humans cannot challenge and match. However, Allah SWT endowed humans with various talents to produce creative works either in physical form or visually. A creative individual would…
In 1979, Berita Publishing Sendirian Berhad published Lat’s The Kampung Boy, an autobiographical cartoon account of his youth. Readers of the book were captivated by his “heart-warming” portrayal of Malaysian rural life, rendered with “scribbly black-and-white sketches” and accompanied by “simple but eloquent prose”. By 2009,…
The idea of the exhibition DUO show by ASWARA DCA (Doctor of Creative Arts) candidates Zuriati Mohamed Shaari (Anthropomorphism Series) and Noor Hidawati Mohamed Amin – (Artistik Lestari Perca) reflects the perfect spirit compatibility between the two when they were consistently active in promoting female…
Malaysia has been described in many literature as a multi–ethnic, multicultural and multilingual society but yet, many ethnic groups retain their distinct cultural identities. Yes, we are really “Asia in miniature”. And among us, we recognise and embrace the importance of our unique religious, cultural…
While art mimics life, it can also mimic nature by seeking to visually replicate objects as they actually appear in real life. Abstract paintings can also take their visual cue from actual forms in nature based on its elements namely, Earth, Water, Air, Fire and…
The idea of the exhibition DUO show by ASWARA DCA (Doctor of Creative Arts) candidates Zuriati Mohamed Shaari (Anthropomorphism Series) and Noor Hidawati Mohamed Amin – (Artistik Lestari Perca) reflects the perfect spirit compatibility between the two when they were consistently active in promoting female…
Islam does not prohibit its believers from enjoying beauty as long as it not in conflict with its prohibitions. In fact, beauty is one of the characteristics of the greatness, perfection and oneness of Allah SWT. As per the saying of Prophet Muhammad SAW, as…
Artists are visual storytellers; they weave a tapestry of their imagination for audiences through their artworks – paintings, sculpture, and diverse mediums. Viewers are allowed a glimpse into their imaginative realms, perspective, and everything via their eyes through a synthesis of experiences, history, culture, and…
“Whereas the political conflicts create a separating hollow, culture creates a space for understanding and dialogue.” – Mike Hardy SYMBIOSIS: The Abstracts of Awang Damit Ahmad and Eduardo Hoffmann Cultural diplomacy is defined as “the exchange of ideas, information, art, language and other aspects of…
Memories, especially childhood memories, are very important in everyone’s life. For many, it’s probably the best time of their lives. Rather, they shape our thinking and, to some extent, our future. They don’t necessarily define us, but they certainly play a big role. Childhood memories…
