CARBON Opening

Our second exhibition, Thanks for all the supports!

The Traveler

Title: The Traveler 

Media: Graphite on Paper

Size: 122cm X 91cm

Year: 2013

CARBON Exibition

After the success of “Prologue”, held in April this year by 6 young final year art students from UiTM Shah Alam, you could say that this exhibition is the awaited sequel. “Carbon” features 5 of the 6 artists from the exhibition in April, who are joined by two new members, all seven of whom now make up the current permutation of the Intuitive Art Group.

This time around, 23 art works from this group of talented young artists are showcased. Four out of the seven artists are recent graduates from UiTM Shah Alam. The youngest member of the group is also this year’s co-Grand Prize Winner of Nando’s Peri-fy Your Art annual competition, 22-year old Nik Mohd Shazmie.

Carbon began on Thursday, October 31, and continues its run until November 19, 2013. The official opening for Carbon will be at 8pm on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. We are delighted to announce that Ambassador Dato’ N. Parameswaran, a name that needs no introduction to the Malaysian art scene, has graciously agreed to be our guest of honor.

The participating artists are:
Azimuddin Manaf
Hanif Hafiz
Nik Mohd Hazri
Nik Mohd Shazmie
Nur Fiqah Mohd Qari
Syafiq Ahmad
Zaimuddin Aziz

“Carbon” is a themed exhibition, centered on the use of carbon-based art media, such as charcoal, graphite, pencil and soot. Some of the artists have expanded the definition of what constitutes being carbon-based, producing as a whole a fairly diverse collection of works, from a medium standpoint, as well as stylistically.

But “Carbon” isn’t just about the media used. As a basic building block of all living matter, carbon to the Intuitive Art Group is also symbolic of ‘going back to basics’. The group, having spent the last few years concentrating on painting, decided that this was a good time to go back to a more basic form of art – drawing.

The group’s artistic skills and maturity are evident in the works. Yet, within that maturity one can still get a sense of innocent naiveté, perhaps a reflection of the young age these artists are at. This combination, however, is what we think gives the body of work a fresh, bold feel.

We congratulate the Intuitive Art Group and wish them continued success with their artistic endeavors. Looking at the superb works they have put together for “Carbon”, there is little doubt that there will be many more quality sequels to come in the years ahead.

Taken From: http://www.artemisartgallery.com

50 Shades Of Malaysia Exb

Title: Murai

Media: Oil Paint, Pen, Water Color, and Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 12’x12’ Inch  

Year: 2013

Statement 

The first thing that come up in my mind while thinking about our country Malaysia is a little  bird named magpie or Murai. Magpie is probably the most common bird in Malaysia; it can be found everywhere, from the most rural village, to big city like Kuala Lumpur. Magpie in Malaysia, was always associated with negative connotations and image. For example the magpie was used in Malays traditional proverbs to address individuals who have a loud mouth .But if one really spends some time to observed the bird, one would understand that the image associated with magpie were not necessarily true. Magpie for me is a diligent bird, expressive and always working for its own food and shelter. If you really stop and listen to its sound, you might learn to love it, as its annoying call was actually beautiful in many ways. As common as the actual magpies in Malaysia, we are actually lack of peoples, who shared the same qualities as the bird.  Qualities such as the will to express opinions and sharing knowledge, diligence and honesty in works, are somehow lacking in present society, regardless of institution and field. Malaysia is a developing country, and what we need to keep the development going, are probably more magpies.

Aesthetic and Budi

Aesthetic in general can be defined as a branch of philosophy dealing with beauty, and taste. The word aesthetic was derived from Greek word aisthanomai, meaning "I perceive, feel, sense". There are various statements suggested by many scholars and philosophers regarding the definition of aesthetic and its relation to art, psychology, metaphysic and ethics. Aesthetic exist in all civilisation and its can be found in their art and craft but each civilisation doesn’t necessarily shared the same view on aesthetic.

Aesthetic view in Malay world can be stated as a combination of ethical values, religion and the observation on nature. (Drs Sidi Gazalba 1977) “Art is born from religion. And ethic existed none other than to summarise the teaching of religion about the good and bad, through the view of goodness, art is not only creating an interrelated relation with religion but also with ethics.”  

 Ethics in Malay can be traced by the term “Budi”. The term “Budi” was actually originated from the Sanskrit word “Buddhi” which mean intellectual, wisdom, and humbleness. According to Aminudin Mansor in his writing Konsep ‘Akal Budi’ dalam Sastera Melayu 2009;

“Definisi ‘budi’ adalah perangai yang baik, akhlak yang terpuji, tingkah laku yang sopan dan watak yang sempurna dengan akal dan kebijaksanaan. Budi luhur juga melambangkan sifat manusia yang baik, perbuatan yang berakhlak dengan melakukan kebajikan kepada manusia lain. Melalui ‘budi’ akan lahirlah bicara, daya upaya yang sempurna dalam kehidupan seharian.” (Aminudin Mansor 2009)

Thus, Budi can be understood as good attitudes, good behaviour, and a perfect character with intellectuality. Budi can also represent a good human characteristic, and good deeds toward other human beings. Through “Budi” the perfect language and deeds will be established in everyday life

Budi according to Tengku Lukman, cannot be judge by scientific means, but can be understood or comprehend mostly through the Malay’s Traditional art and performances.

“It is almost impossible to understand budi scientifically as it involves internal values that could only be understood through actions, thoughts, language, body movements, and traditional elements such as songs, lyrics, theatre presentations, dances, carvings and paintings.  The abstract nature of budi is similar to experiences of other ethnic internal values, which can only be appreciated by the communities itself.  This is best exemplified by the Malays’ utmost respect for their elders as they refer to their elders as uncle, aunt, brother or sister, and by bending their body (bowing) when walking past the elders.  In fact, the  budi elements are often highlighted in Malay proverbs and pantun” (Tengku Lukman Sinar, 2001: 225).

 “Budi” or ethic in Malay philosophy is one of the major things that govern the development of Malay traditional art. It can be traced in various material and non-material culture, for example,(Nordin Selat 1975) philosophy of Adat have state that the only things that stays beautiful in this world is “Budi” and “Bahasa”

     

“Yang kurik itu kendi

Yang merah itu saga

Yang baik itu budi

Yang indah itu bahasa”  

                                                
                                                                                                                                                                                 By: Hanif Hafiz 2013

PROLOGUE the Opening

Thanks for the supports!!

INTUITIF

Official logo for my new formed group "INTUITIVE". Big props to "Meta Fore"  the designer and also my housemate for designing this simple yet lovely logo :) 

"INTUITIVE" art group is:

Nik Mohd Hazri Nik Shairozi
Nur Fiqah Mohd Qari 
Mohamad Hanif Hafiz 
Azimuddin Manaf 
Zharif Hazwan Bin Badruddin 
Zaimuddin Aziz

Do come to the opening ceremony of our first group exhibition "PROLOGUE" at ARTEMIS art gallery,Publica Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday (6/4/013) at 6.30 P.M  

Makan-makan included