The Millennials
Exhibition catalog for "The Millennials" a group exhibition of fourteen young Malaysian artists, held at Artemis Art from 22 August to 16 September 2019
Exhibition catalog for "The Millennials" a group exhibition of fourteen young Malaysian artists, held at Artemis Art from 22 August to 16 September 2019
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Contents<br />
Foreword 3<br />
Participating Artists 4<br />
Artist and Artworks 6<br />
Acknowledgment & Credits 62<br />
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Foreword<br />
One of Artemis Art’s key focus areas is in the promotion of young artists, something we<br />
have been doing since the gallery began back in 2011.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Millennials</strong> brings together fourteen artists belonging to what’s generally known<br />
as Generation Y, or simply Gen Y - those born between the early 80s to mid/late 90s.<br />
With National Day and Malaysia Day just around the corner, the timing to have<br />
this exhibition staged could not have been more opportune. <strong>The</strong> exhibition was<br />
conceptualized and curated by Harni Jonet, a familiar name in the Malaysian visual art<br />
scene, and someone whom has been closely following the development of visual arts<br />
in the country. Harni helped identify the artists for the exhibition. Artemis Art takes this<br />
opportunity to express our heartfelt and deepest thanks for all the work she has put in<br />
ensuring the exhibition got realized.<br />
Are the concerns among Malaysia’s millennial artists vastly different from their older<br />
peers? It might come as a surprise but at a glance, these young artists share many of<br />
the same concerns as any other Malaysian, artist or otherwise. Concerns about where<br />
the nation is headed, as well as observations about our day to day lives encompassing<br />
areas economic, political and societal, are commonalities that all Malaysians share.<br />
<strong>The</strong> difference, perhaps, is in how these concerns are articulated, and how they are<br />
approached.<br />
As we welcome the 62nd anniversary of Malaya’s independence, and 56 years of<br />
Malaysia, it’s time we open our eyes, and hearts, to what these young talents have<br />
to tell us. <strong>The</strong>ir concerns, their hopes, and their fears, all point to one important<br />
commonality: that we as a nation need to work towards creating a better Malaysia for<br />
generations to come, a place that all of us inevitably call home.<br />
Selamat Hari Kebangsaan, and Selamat Hari Malaysia... from <strong>The</strong> <strong>Millennials</strong>, and<br />
from all of us here at Artemis Art.<br />
UC Loh<br />
Director, Artemis Art<br />
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ILLENNIAL
S<br />
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS<br />
annisa tajul<br />
diauddin isa<br />
fareez fauzi<br />
hafizuddin lukman<br />
isa ishak<br />
kimberley boudville<br />
loqman haqim<br />
mark tan<br />
megat zaim zhafir<br />
mohamad faisa<br />
muhammad nur syafiq<br />
sarah radzi<br />
syukur rani<br />
tang tze lye
Annisa Tajul<br />
Full name: Annisa binti Tajul Urus<br />
b. 1994 in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia<br />
Bachelor (Hons) of Fine Art, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia<br />
Diploma in Fine Art, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Lendu, Melaka, Malaysia<br />
When I was a child, I loved outdoor activities, playing and exploring the insects,<br />
plants and animals. <strong>The</strong>se two artworks are inspired from my childhood memories.<br />
<strong>The</strong> plants and animals that caught my attention has been my subject matter; Bunga<br />
Raya (Hibiscus) known as our national flower (5 petals which portrays 5 National<br />
Principles) and Harimau (Tiger) symbolizes bravery and strength to Malaysians.<br />
It is to reflect my hope that our country will preserve our natural resources. Most<br />
importantly is the Malayan Tiger, our national symbol whose habitat continues to<br />
be threatened by development. It is believed that the tiger population in the wild<br />
currently stands at less than 300, the important symbolic animal becoming close to<br />
extinction.<br />
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Bunga Beraya (2019), Acrylic on Canvas, 91.5 x 76 cm<br />
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Senang Harimau (2019), Acrylic on Canvas, 61 x 76 cm<br />
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Awards<br />
2018 Anugerah Utama Seni MIDF<br />
2017 Top 100 Jury’s Pick, KAREX Art Against AIDS competition<br />
Consolation Prize, Tanjong Heritage Art Competition<br />
Group Exhibitions (Selected)<br />
2019 “Post Card Exhibition“ Surakarta - Shah Alam (Ruang Kubikal)<br />
THE SHOW@ UMAG, Galeri Seni Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Unknown, Segaris Art Center, Publika, Kuala Lumpur<br />
2018 Publika Art Show: Rebirth, Publika, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Individuality (Degree Show), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam<br />
Anugerah Seni MIDF 2018<br />
2017 Konteks 05, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam<br />
Pameran Eksplorasi Resedensi IV, Saung Banon Arts Studio, Yogyakarta<br />
Memayu Hayung Bawono, Griya Sekar Wangi Art Gallery, Yogyakarta<br />
Art & Style 03 - An Exploration, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam<br />
2015 Melaka International Intelectual Exposition (MIEX), Dewan Taming Sari,<br />
UiTM Lendu, Melaka<br />
Tunas Ilham, Galeri UiTM Lendu, Melaka<br />
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Diauddin Isa<br />
Full name: Muhammad Diauddin bin Mohd Isa<br />
b. 1994 in Teluk Intan, Perak, Malaysia<br />
Bachelor of Fine Art (Painting), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia<br />
Diploma in Fine Art, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia<br />
<strong>The</strong> universe is a gift from God to mankind. I believe all of us are seeking for<br />
happiness and peace. As a Malaysian, I always dream that we can unite and create<br />
a peaceful environment without talking about racist issues. That’s the importance of<br />
the spirit of patriotism in each of us to sustain our love amongst each other. Despite<br />
coming from a rural place, the Kampung Boy portrayed the true spirit of happiness,<br />
peace and harmony without being jeopardized by other issues that can ruin our<br />
future.<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Kampung Boy and his Hope (2019)<br />
Acrylic and Charcoal on Canvas, 91.5 x 76 cm<br />
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Awards<br />
2016 Consolation Prize, Art Painting category in Vision Petron National Student Art<br />
Competition<br />
Group Exhibitions (Selected)<br />
2018 Young Me, A Testimony of Young Emerging Artist, Galeri Seni Universiti<br />
Malaya, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Mini Miniature Art Exhibition, Serambi Karya, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Catharsis, Galeri Seni Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Imago Mundi 3 Nations, Hulo Hotel, Kuala Lumpur<br />
2017 ArtBeats, Collaborative Exhibition, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris<br />
Charity Art Show, Celebration of 100 years Rumah Amal Cheshire, HSBC<br />
Tower, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Col-Laborate 16, Group Show, Galeri Seni Universiti Malaya<br />
Rantour Art Showcase, Rantai Art Festival, 1M4U Sentral<br />
Rantour Art Showcase, Rantai Art, Dataran 1malaysia, Klebang<br />
FASA (Degree Show), UiTM Shah Alam<br />
Rantour Art Show 03, Rantai Art, Bazar Tok Guru, Kota Bharu<br />
Inception, Galeri Alam Impian, Selangor<br />
Rantour Art Show, Rantai Art, Mytown, Kuala Lumpur<br />
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2016 Pameran Galeri Cheritara, Dataran underground, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Vision Petron: National Student Art Competition, Ikano Power Center,<br />
Selangor<br />
JIWA, Balai Seni Negeri Kedah, Alor Setar, Kedah<br />
2015 Open Show Urban Art III, Pelita Hati Gallery of Art, Kuala Lumpur<br />
2014 Prologue (Diploma Show), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Seri Iskandar, Perak<br />
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Fareez Fauzi<br />
Full name: Muhammad Fareez bin Mohd Fauzi<br />
b. 1995 in Johor, Malaysia<br />
Bachelor (Hons.) of Fine Art, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia<br />
<strong>Millennials</strong> are born at a time where technology, particularly in the area of computing,<br />
has already been well-established. But rather than use software-based tools to<br />
create an art, I prefer to use my artistic skills and allow my freedom to express my<br />
true-self. I believe the ability to express oneself, be it in art or any other endeavour,<br />
is what I aspires to.<br />
<strong>The</strong> used of a pop iconography, and symbols that are very recognizable, my work<br />
depicts that while there are inherent dangers in the virtual world, communication<br />
technology is something that has become commonplace and even necessary in this<br />
day and age.<br />
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Samar-Samar (2019), Acrylic, Paint Marker and Spray Paint on Canvas, 91.5 x 76 cm<br />
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Awards<br />
2017 Top 100 Jury’s Pick, KAREX Art Against AIDS competition<br />
Finalist, Petron Art Competition<br />
Anugerah Utama Seni MIDF<br />
2016 Finalist, Nando’s Art Initiative<br />
Group Exhibitions (Selected)<br />
2018 Imago Mundi 3 Nations, Hulo Hotel, Kuala Lumpur<br />
U12 Group Exhibition, Galeri Prima, Kuala Lumpur<br />
2017 Inception, Alam Impian Gallery, Selangor<br />
Rantai Art Tour Exhibition<br />
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2016 Pameran Galeri Cheritara, Dataran Underground, Kuala Lumpur<br />
2015 Orchid Art Competition, Shah Alam<br />
1 x 1, Galeri Titikmerah, Art Row, Publika, Kuala Lumpur<br />
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Hafizuddin Lukman<br />
Full name: Hafizuddin bin Lukman<br />
b. 1995 in Malaysia<br />
Bachelor (Hons.) of Fine Art, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia<br />
This is my new series of work. <strong>The</strong> idea sparked when I was developing this new<br />
body of artwork. I remember something important when I met Assoc. Prof. Hasnul<br />
Jamal Saidon in the final year assessment, he said that “Karya yang jujur datang<br />
dari diri kita sendiri” (an honest work comes from ourselves). I used to create images<br />
from game symbols in my previous artworks, I admitted I was a gamer since my<br />
childhood, and this is something that I want to develop in my future series because<br />
it’s already part of me. <strong>The</strong>refore, in this artwork I used player symbols to represent<br />
the Human Figure Player (myself).<br />
Malaysia Independence Day is just around the corner, I was thinking about the<br />
previous election. <strong>The</strong> painting is about me doubting the previous election. That<br />
was my first time as a Malaysian to vote for the next government. It is an important<br />
election since it was the first time that new government took over Malaysia after a<br />
six decades. I am wondering if our new government can do a better job from the<br />
previous. I use landscape as a background to show the depth of the subject and<br />
to relate with the content. I also use a building with the Malaysian flag to represent<br />
Malaysia’s tuff. For example, what will happen to this country? I use images to create<br />
random wonderings about what will happen next.<br />
As Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad said in the Prime Minister official website, give them<br />
time to recover this country from previous government’s mistakes. <strong>The</strong>refore, I<br />
wonder if I made a right decision. No matter which government rules this country, I<br />
hope we can keeps standing and moving forward.<br />
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Doubt (2019), Mixed Media on Canvas, 91.5 x 91.5 cm<br />
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Awards<br />
2019 First Class Award<br />
2018 Finalist, Waste Art Competition<br />
2015 - 2018 Dean’s List (awarded for four semesters)<br />
Activities & Exhibitions (Selected)<br />
2019 Petronas Mural (Phase 2), Wakaf Baru & Rantau, Terengganu<br />
School Mural, SMK Lembah Subang, Damansara<br />
2018 Festival Laman Seni 7, Shah Alam, Selangor<br />
Publika Art Show, Publika, Kuala Lumpur<br />
2017 KAREX Art Against AIDS, Publika, Kuala Lumpur<br />
2016 Program Mini Karnival Amal Kreatif, Galeri Shah Alam, Selangor<br />
2015 School Level VIsual Art Camp (Facilitator)<br />
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Residencies<br />
2017 Sangkring Art Space, Yogyakarta, Indonesia<br />
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Isa Ishak<br />
Full name: Mohamad Isa bin Mohammad Ishaki<br />
b. 1995 in Selangor, Malaysia<br />
Bachelor (Hons.) of Fine Art, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia<br />
Diploma in Art & Design (Fine Art & Technology), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Machang, Kelantan<br />
Social media in this day and age has become part and parcel of our lives, and this<br />
is true for a large portion of the population, regardless of whether they fall into the<br />
millennial demographic or not. One phenomenon that has become apparent is how<br />
quick we have become in judging other people based solely on what we know of<br />
them through social media.<br />
<strong>The</strong> idea of my work is about what we choose to reveal through our social media<br />
personality becomes the entirety of how we are viewed by others. Whether or not<br />
our demeanor on social media completely represents who we are as individuals<br />
becomes irrelevant; the reality of today is that we are what we post...<br />
We spend hours each day on social media like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter<br />
without realizing that in a way, it affects our lives. It is a reality of what we are now,<br />
as we have witnessed many examples of how postings on social media can (and<br />
do) get misinterpreted, leading to something, which was perhaps in reality quite<br />
inconsequential, being blown out of proportion and ends up becoming an “issue”<br />
worthy of national debate. This is a self-reminder, what we see through social media<br />
doesn’t always represent the whole.<br />
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Desire (2019), Oil on Canvas, 137 x 137 cm<br />
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Awards<br />
2019 Finalist, Malaysia Emerging Artist Award (MEAA)<br />
2018 Jury’s Pick, KAREX Art Against AIDS competition<br />
2017 Finalist, KAREX Art Against AIDS competition<br />
Finalist, Petron Art Competition<br />
Anugerah Utama Seni MIDF<br />
2016 Finalist, UOB Painting of the Year award<br />
Group Exhibitions (Selected)<br />
2019 Spice Select, Nadiine Fine Art, Petaling Jaya<br />
Unknown, Segaris Art Center, Publika, Kuala Lumpur<br />
U12 Revival, Galeri Prima, Kuala Lumpur<br />
MEAA Finalist Showcase, White Box, Publika, Kuala Lumpur<br />
2018 KLIMEX (Miniprint Exhibition), Balai Seni Visual Negara, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Morphosis, Galeri Prima, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Merdeka Show, Nadiine Fine Art, Petaling Jaya<br />
Harapan, Taksu Gallery, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Publika Art Show, Publika, Kuala Lumpur<br />
KAREX Art Against AIDS, White Box, Publika, Kuala Lumpur<br />
2017 Konteks, Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam<br />
NICE, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Art and Style 03: An Exploration, Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi<br />
MARA, Shah Alam<br />
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2016 Pameran Galeri Cheritara, Dataran Underground, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Shah Alam Open, Galeri Shah Alam, Selangor<br />
Soft Toys Exhibition, Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA,<br />
Machang, Kelantan<br />
Diploma Show, Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Machang,<br />
Kelantan<br />
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Kimberley Boudville<br />
b. 1999 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<br />
Diploma in Fine Art, <strong>The</strong> One Academy, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia<br />
<strong>The</strong> core of my ink works is the character of a little girl whom I identify as myself,<br />
and most often she appears in a forest terrain. <strong>The</strong>se terrains represent my alternate<br />
reality which provides comfort for when I’m in distress. <strong>The</strong> laws of nature in the real<br />
world often do not always make sense in my surrealist world, but they give a more<br />
symbolic meaning that is often taken from parts of my life.<br />
Recently I’ve been wanting to introduce more elements that represent my home; my<br />
country. Using the flora and fauna I try to place them into my surreal world which<br />
brings a sense of security and serenity to the girl, as they are symbols from her real<br />
and surreal worlds.<br />
<strong>The</strong> wanting to introduce new elements come from the realisation that no matter<br />
where life will take me, this country will always be home to me and for it to be part of<br />
my surreal world means that it will always be in my heart.<br />
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This Is My Home (2019), Ink on Paper, 25.5 x 25.5 cm<br />
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Awards<br />
2018 Best of Fine Arts, <strong>The</strong> One Academy Hall of Fame<br />
2018 Finalist, UOB Painting of the Year award<br />
Shortlisted, KAREX Art Against AIDS competition<br />
Finalist, Petron Art Competition<br />
Anugerah Utama Seni MIDF<br />
2017 Finalist, UOB Painting of the Year award<br />
Finalist, Nando’s Art Initiative<br />
2015 Encouragement Prize, Malaysia Top 10 Outstanding Young Artist<br />
Top 10, Raffles Design Competition<br />
Top 20, Digital Art and Animation Competition (DAAC)<br />
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Group Exhibitions (Selected)<br />
2019 Unknown, Segaris Art Center, Publika, Kuala Lumpur<br />
2018 Pendulum (Graduation Group Show), <strong>The</strong> One Academy, Petaling Jaya,<br />
Malaysia<br />
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Loqman Haqim<br />
Full name: Loqman Nur Hakim bin Zainal<br />
b. 1995 in Malaysia<br />
Curently pursuing his Bachelor (Hons.) of Fine Art, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam,<br />
Malaysia<br />
<strong>The</strong> millennials have grown up with technology and have been exposed to negative<br />
and bad influences. In this artwork, I symbolize the forest as a youngster; a metaphor<br />
which portrays a similar situation of the forest that is endangered. This phenomenon<br />
is similar with teenagers nowadays. While thriving and work hard, like the forest,<br />
being silent even when faced with all the threats. As an artist, I think it is a need to<br />
protect ourselves from various fears that we must encounter in our future.<br />
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Save <strong>The</strong>m (2019), Acrylic on Canvas, 75 x 60 cm<br />
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Awards<br />
2017 Jury Award, Anugerah Seni MIDF<br />
Group Exhibitions (Selected)<br />
2019 U12 Revival, Galeri Prima, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Spice Select, Nadiine Fine Art, Petaling Jaya<br />
<strong>The</strong> Show at Universiti Malaya Art Gallery, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur<br />
2018 Anugerah Seni MIDF 2018, Menara MIDF Kuala Lumpur<br />
KLIMEX (Miniprint Exhibition), Balai Seni Visual Negara, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Merdeka Show, Nadiine Fine Art, Petaling Jaya<br />
Morphosis, Galeri Prima, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Publika Art Show, Publika, Kuala Lumpur<br />
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2017 Anugerah Seni MIDF 2017, Menara MIDF, Kuala Lumpur<br />
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Mark Tan<br />
b. 1991 in Malaysia<br />
Bachelor of Arts in Drawing and Applied Arts (First Class Honours), University of the West of<br />
England, Bristol, UK<br />
‘Pinnacle’ is made up of 4 paintings stacked in a vertical manner. <strong>The</strong> formation of<br />
the canvases (from bottom - top) represents the idea of progression and success. It<br />
reflects the transformation of Malaysia; from its hardships and challenges the country<br />
has endured to its continuous advancement toward a better future.<br />
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Pinnacle (2019)<br />
Mixed Media on Canvas<br />
Dimensions Variable (206 x 54 cm stacked)<br />
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Solo Exhibition<br />
2017 Arrangements, OUR ArtProjects, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<br />
Group Exhibitions (Selected)<br />
2019 Rethinking Editions, OUR ArtProjects, Kuala Lumpur<br />
2018 Xcidentally X’mas, OUR ArtProjects, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Heartbreak Hotel, OUR ArtProjects, Kuala Lumpur<br />
2016 Bi-Lateral Bonds, TAKSU Gallery, Singapore<br />
Bi-Lateral Bonds, TAKSU Gallery, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Locals Only!, TAKSU Gallery, Kuala Lumpur<br />
2015 TP II by Cetak Kolektif, HOM Arts Trans, Kuala Lumpur<br />
17th Biennale Internationale De La Gravure De Sarcelles, Sarcelles, France<br />
Presence, <strong>The</strong> Gallery @ Starhill, Kuala Lumpur<br />
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2014 Synecdoche, Embassy Tea Gallery, London, UK<br />
<strong>The</strong> Creative Industries Show, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK<br />
2013 By Natural Causes, <strong>The</strong> Parlour Showroom, Bristol, UK<br />
Unearthed, <strong>The</strong> Corinium Museum, Cirencester, UK<br />
2012 Form, F Block Gallery, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK<br />
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Megat Zaim Zhafir<br />
Full name: Megat Zaim Zhafir bin Megat Nawawi<br />
b. 1994 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<br />
Diploma in Art & Design (Fine Art), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Seri Iskandar, Perak<br />
(with plans to further his education in the future)<br />
<strong>The</strong> work of Maruah Bangsa Merdeka (Honor the Nation of Independence) depicts<br />
five high school students standing upright, with both hands placed sideways and<br />
straight down, watching the raising of the Jalur Gemilang. I was trying to capture a<br />
precious moment of an assembly where Negaraku song was sung.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Negaraku song is the Malaysia’s national anthem. It was selected as the<br />
national anthem when the Malaya gained an independence from the British in<br />
1957. As a national anthem, Negaraku song symbolizes the identity and dignity of<br />
an independent nation. And the flag is a symbol of the sovereignty of a nation that<br />
is closely linked to the patriotic spirit in defending the dignity, race, religion and<br />
nationality. <strong>The</strong> flag is also a symbol of leadership, honor, dignity and citizenship for<br />
a nation. <strong>The</strong>refore, the use of the flag and its honor are a symbol of nationalism.<br />
However, in recent times, the spirit of love for the nation has faded as the<br />
independence culture is less practiced and lack of nationalism. <strong>The</strong> last time I<br />
remembered, my passion and love for my nation was when I was in high school and<br />
it’s disappeared after pursuing my study in university and started working.<br />
It is a hope that I can regain my love for the nation as I will be the next generation in<br />
continuing the legacy.<br />
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Maruah Bangsa Merdeka (2019)<br />
Watercolour on Paper, Glass Paint and Collage<br />
75 x 60 cm<br />
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Awards<br />
2019 Finalist, Malaysia Emerging Artists Award (MEAA)<br />
Group Exhibitions (Selected)<br />
2019 MEAA: Malaysian Emerging Artist Award, White Box, Publika, Kuala Lumpur<br />
2017 (Im) Possibilities, Galeri Chandan, Publika, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Platform 3: ‘Thrownness’ (Geworfenheit), Galeri Chandan, Publika, Kuala<br />
Lumpur<br />
2016 31, 16 Lorong Kekabu, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur<br />
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2014 Urban Show, Galeri Pelita Hati, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Prologue (Diploma Show), Gallery Al-Biruni, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Seri<br />
Iskandar, Perak<br />
2013 Open Show, Gallery Shah Alam, Selangor<br />
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Mohamad Faisa<br />
Full name: Mohamad Faisa bin Mohd Saari<br />
b. 1993 in Bachok, Kelantan, Malaysia<br />
Bachelor (Hons.) of Fine Art, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, Malaysia<br />
Diploma in Fine Art, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Machang, Kelantan, Malaysia<br />
<strong>The</strong> artwork is inspired by microscopic bacteriophage; a type of virus that infects<br />
and replicates within bacteria. Bacteriophages are composed of proteins that<br />
encapsulate a DNA or RNA genome and may have structures either simple or<br />
elaborate and their genomes may encode as few as four genes or more. From<br />
the structures of bacteriophages, I create the form of the sculpture combining of<br />
DNA double helix form and protein. We understand that DNA in human contain<br />
instructions for life and survival, including genes trait.<br />
New genetic discoveries provide insights on how life works, helping to prevent and<br />
cure diseases. I use circuit boards, polycarbonate and other found objects as a<br />
material to create the sculpture, fundamentally from recycled items. <strong>The</strong> form that I<br />
create is a visualization of a unit through knowledge that I gain from technology and<br />
combination of science fiction. This structure will hopefully create interests of people<br />
towards technology and the sciences, as an impact of the imagination and scientific<br />
technology upon society or individuals.<br />
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Genome (2019)<br />
Circuit Board, Polycarbonate, Acrylic, Plastic, Machine Parts, Stainless Steel, Bolt and Nuts<br />
76.2 x 76.2 x 76.2 cm<br />
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Awards<br />
2018 Third Prize, Waste To Art Competition (organized by SWCorp)<br />
Group Exhibitions (Selected)<br />
2018 Art Homedec Exhibition, KL Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Movement, Lembaga Muzium Negeri Pulau Pinang, George Town, Penang<br />
Open Show, Gallery Shah Alam, Selangor<br />
Waste To Art Competition, SWCorp., Cyberjaya<br />
B.O.F.A Degree Show, UiTM Shah Alam, Selangor,<br />
4.0 Erti, Universiti Malaya Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur<br />
2017 14 TH OITA Asian Sculpture Exhibition, Japan<br />
KAREX Art Against AIDS, Publika, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Tanjong Heritage Art Competition<br />
Inception, Alam Impian Art Gallery, Selangor<br />
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2014 Pertandingan Melukis Spontan Warisan Kelantan, Kota Bharu, Kelantan<br />
Dari Tampak ke Mujarad (Diploma Show), Universiti Teknologi MARA,<br />
Machang, Kelantan<br />
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Muhammad Nur Syafiq<br />
Full name: Muhammad Nur Syafiq bin Nizam Shah<br />
b. 1995 in Muar, Johor, Malaysia<br />
Bachelor of Fine Art, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia<br />
Diploma in Fine Art, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Machang, Kelantan, Malaysia<br />
Preservation of nature is one of my main concerns. My artworks portray the<br />
beauty of two different species of Malaysian butterflies that are today rarely seen,<br />
particularly in urban areas, the Red Malay Lacewing and the Rajah Brooke Birdwing.<br />
As the nation developed over the last several decades, preservation of our natural<br />
beauty and resource has been neglected, more importance given towards physical<br />
development, without much regard for the environment and nature.<br />
<strong>The</strong> artworks highlight both the beauty and the importance of nature, and a reminder<br />
of the beauty that could be lost if we don’t begin to be more caring towards the<br />
environment and our natural surroundings. And as we have seen, nature has a way<br />
of fighting back, often in ways quite disastrous to humans, evidenced by floods and<br />
landslides that we hear occur from time to time.<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Delicate of Forest I (Malay Lacewing) (2019)<br />
Acrylic and Spray Paint on Primed Canvas<br />
61 x 61 cm<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Delicate of Forest II (Rajahbrooke Birdwing) (2019)<br />
Acrylic, Gold and Spray Paint on Primed Canvas<br />
91.5 x 60 cm<br />
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Awards<br />
2018 Top 100 Jury’s Pick, KAREX Art Against AIDS competition<br />
2017 First Place, KAREX Art Against AIDS competition<br />
2016 Second Prize, <strong>The</strong> Art of Paintergrity, <strong>The</strong> Malaysian Institute of Intergrity<br />
(INTEGRITI)<br />
2015 Second Prize, ASEAN Spirit Art Competition<br />
Group Exhibitions (Selected)<br />
2019 Unknown, Segaris Art Center, Publika, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Young & New VIII, HOM Art Trans, Kuala Lumpur<br />
2018 KAREX Art Against AIDS, White Box, Publika, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Publika Art Show, Publika, Kuala Lumpur<br />
KLIMEX (Miniprint Exhibition), Balai Seni Visual Negara, Kuala Lumpur<br />
2017 Catharsis, University of Malaya Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur<br />
KAREX Art Against AIDS, Black Box, Publika, Kuala Lumpur<br />
KONTEKS, Faculty of Art & Design, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam<br />
2016 Snap & Draw Competition and Exhibition, Kejohanan Kuda Lasak Piala<br />
YAB Menteri Besar Terengganu<br />
Art and Style: An Exploration, Fine Art Auditorium, Universiti Teknologi<br />
MARA, Shah Alam<br />
2015 Fine Art Diploma Show, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Machang, Kelantan<br />
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Sarah Radzi<br />
Full name: Sarah Syahirah binti Mohd Radzi<br />
b. 1995 in Selangor, Malaysia<br />
Bachelor (Hons.) of Fine Art (Painting), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia<br />
Diploma in Fine Art, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Machang, Kelantan, Malaysia<br />
Whatever the future may hold, it’s best for us to keep going and be hopeful. It could<br />
be a lonely road or a festive one, but it is the people who made what Malaysia is<br />
now, good or bad.<br />
In this series of work, I explore the idea of togetherness. A support that isn’t exactly<br />
there but it still a support. <strong>The</strong> things that we do and the choices that we’ve made,<br />
will shape what it would become in future and unity will hold us together. I explore by<br />
using ambiguous figures and recognizable objects as a reflection and to illustrate the<br />
commitment and trust between the two subjects.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re will be an obstacle to get through and more things to explore, it’s best to go<br />
through it cooperatively. As the old clichéd adage goes, united we stand, divided we<br />
fall.<br />
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I’ve Got Your Back (2019), Acrylic & Oil Pastel on Canvas, 46 x 30.5 cm<br />
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We’ll Be Fine (2019), Acrylic & Oil Pastel on Canvas, 46 x 30.5 cm<br />
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Awards<br />
2019 Vice Chancellor’s Award, UiTM Shah Alam<br />
2018 Finalist, Aungerah Seni MIDF<br />
2017 Third Place (Video Category), Vision Petron<br />
Jury’s Pick, KAREX Art Against AIDS<br />
2016 Consolation Prize, Pertandingan Melukis Al-Hadharah, Terengganu<br />
Group Exhibitions (Selected)<br />
2019 Unknown, Segaris Art Center, Publika, Kuala Lumpur<br />
2018 SAY Ignite Youth Fest, Galeri Shah Alam<br />
Publika Art Show, Publika, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Individuality (Degree Show), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam<br />
KLIMEX (Miniprint Exhibition), Balai Seni Visual Negara, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Konteks 05, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam<br />
2017 Vision Petron (Video Category), 1 Utama, Bandar Utama, Kuala Lumpur<br />
KAREX Art Against AIDS, Black Box, Publika, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Art & Style 03: An Exploration, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam<br />
2016 MARI (Diploma Show), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Machang, Kelantan<br />
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Syukur Rani<br />
Full name: Sarah Syahirah binti Mohd Radzi<br />
b. 1994 in Perak, Malaysia<br />
Bachelor of Fine Art (Painting), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia<br />
Culture, subculture, and counterculture... these are the focal points that pivot my<br />
two artworks. As many Malaysians, there is a concern about the abandonment<br />
of our various local and traditional cultures, instead opting to adopt and live by<br />
cultures that are seen as imported. Another aspect is the assumptions made about<br />
certain subcultures within society, simply based on the outward appearance of the<br />
individuals belonging to such groups. And oftentimes these assumptions turn out to<br />
be less than accurate.<br />
As Malaysia moves ahead, the question of culture - and its various constituents -<br />
continues to be debated and discussed. But the question that frequently arises: is<br />
culture static, or does it evolve?<br />
In Babi Buta (Blind Pig), I portray the cruciality of nowadays lifestyle, where we prefer<br />
to follow outsiders’ culture and our culture has being disowned and neglected. As<br />
of now, no one knows and understands what’s the movement is all about. <strong>The</strong>y just<br />
follow unreasoned move.<br />
<strong>The</strong> work of Pencinta Keamanan (Our Peace Lovers) is inspired by the sub-cultures<br />
in Malaysia that often associate with these people and consider them as a criminal<br />
group and vandalism. But after my research, not all of them are criminals, it just the<br />
expression in rejecting the corrupted politics. <strong>The</strong> difference between them and the<br />
artist is they interpreted their feeling and expression through music and clothing.<br />
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Babi Buta (2019), Acrylic & Oil on Canvas, 90 x 90 cm<br />
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Kami Pencinta Keamanan (2019), Acrylic & Oil on Canvas, 90 x 90 cm<br />
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Awards<br />
2017 Jury’s Selection, Aungerah Seni MIDF<br />
Third Place, Doodle Competition, Mission of Art, Brainspot Space, Setia Alam<br />
2016 Finalist, Redbull #EhWauBulan Art Competition<br />
Consolation Prize, Orchid Painting Competition, Galeri Shah Alam<br />
Group Exhibitions (Selected)<br />
2018 Charity Show: Young Help Young, Galeri Prima, Kuala Lumpur<br />
2017 BINTANG 5: Vol 1, Segaris Art Centre, Publika, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Altruism, Galeri Prima, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Twelve, Galeri Alam Impian, Shah Alam<br />
Inception, HOM Art Trans, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Sensation, White Box, Publika, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Faith: A Contemporary Islamic Art Exhibition, Galeri Prima, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Canvas: Empowering Communities Through <strong>The</strong> Art, ArtCub, Kuala<br />
Lumpur<br />
Demenseni: Mission Of Art Exhibition, Brainspot Space, Setia Alam<br />
XS, Galeri Titikmerah, Art Row, Publika, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Mosaic Art Project, ChinaHouse, George Town, Penang<br />
C.O.M.A. (Degree Show), Univerisiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam<br />
2016 HOM Mosaic Art Project and Art Expo 2016, MATRADE Exhibition and<br />
Convention Centre (MECC), Kuala Lumpur<br />
Journey, Port Commune, Petaling Jaya<br />
#EhWauBulan Exhibition, White Box, Publika, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Versus Animal #1, ChinaHouse, George Town, Penang<br />
ANDES Project (Eco Art Exhibition), Galeri Alam Impian, Shah Alam<br />
Youngster, HOM Art Trans, Kuala Lumpur<br />
1 x 1, Galeri Titikmerah, Art Row, Publika, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Young & New IV, HOM Art Trans, Kuala Lumpur<br />
2016 Open Show, Gallery Shah Alam<br />
Energy, Galeri Petronas, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Urban Art, Galeri Pelita Hati, Kuala lumpur<br />
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Tang Tze Lye<br />
b. 1989 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<br />
Bachelor of Fine Art, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, India<br />
Diploma in Fine Art, Sunway University College, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia<br />
Shelah is a 20th century Malaysian drag queen who has been a great performer<br />
and an eloquent personality. This portrait is inspired from her debut performance<br />
photographs (Instagram). <strong>The</strong> form of portrait is portrayed in oppressed manner as it<br />
reflects the oppression we suffer from societal environment and the patriarchal state<br />
of ‘being’ in our present generation. Gender is a taboo topic to be honest and wish<br />
to break the notional boundaries between discursive conversations and genderbiased<br />
opinions. I felt the honor and courage to allow myself to be comfortable with<br />
my gender identity because of Shelah, this character has opened my mind about<br />
being not afraid of who I am. <strong>The</strong> minimal space is to rethink the notion of forms<br />
and the space of the subject is being represented. That is what the flat pink in the<br />
background all about. I highlighted this because we are the millennial generation<br />
often think about.<br />
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Shelah (2019)<br />
Fabric Dye Color and Gouache on Wtercolor Paper<br />
84.5 x 59.5 cm<br />
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Awards<br />
2019 Finalist, Malaysia Emerging Artists Award (MEAA)<br />
2018 Finalist, Penang Art District<br />
2016 Finalist, Bakat Muda Sezaman (Young Contemporaries)<br />
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Group Exhibitions (Selected)<br />
2019 100 Art Show Down, ChinaHouse, George Town, Penang<br />
2018 Art Salon 2019, Artesque, Kuala Lumpur<br />
Spotlight Exhibition, Ecoworld Art Gallery, Penang<br />
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This eCatalog is published in conjunction with <strong>The</strong> <strong>Millennials</strong>, an exhibition of fourteen young<br />
Malaysian artist. Artemis Art takes this opportunity to thank the participating artists, and to<br />
Harni Jonet, without whom this exhibition would not have been possible.<br />
Project Manager<br />
U.C. Loh<br />
Curator<br />
Harni Jonet<br />
Text & Editing<br />
Harni Jonet & Artemis Art<br />
Photography<br />
Participating Artists & Artemis Art<br />
Cover Design<br />
Harni Jonet<br />
Catalog Design & Layout<br />
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