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The-Millennials-Ecatalog-Rev-0.Pdf MILLENNIALS Contents Foreword One of Artemis Art’s key focus areas is in the promotion of young artists, something we have been doing since the gallery began back in 2011. Foreword 3 The Millennials brings together fourteen artists belonging to what’s generally known as Generation Y, or simply Gen Y - those born between the early 80s to mid/late 90s. Participating Artists 4 With National Day and Malaysia Day just around the corner, the timing to have Artist and Artworks 6 this exhibition staged could not have been more opportune. The exhibition was conceptualized and curated by Harni Jonet, a familiar name in the Malaysian visual art Acknowledgment & Credits 62 scene, and someone whom has been closely following the development of visual arts in the country. Harni helped identify the artists for the exhibition. Artemis Art takes this opportunity to express our heartfelt and deepest thanks for all the work she has put in ensuring the exhibition got realized. Are the concerns among Malaysia’s millennial artists vastly different from their older peers? It might come as a surprise but at a glance, these young artists share many of the same concerns as any other Malaysian, artist or otherwise. Concerns about where the nation is headed, as well as observations about our day to day lives encompassing areas economic, political and societal, are commonalities that all Malaysians share. The difference, perhaps, is in how these concerns are articulated, and how they are approached. As we welcome the 62nd anniversary of Malaya’s independence, and 56 years of Malaysia, it’s time we open our eyes, and hearts, to what these young talents have to tell us. Their concerns, their hopes, and their fears, all point to one important commonality: that we as a nation need to work towards creating a better Malaysia for generations to come, a place that all of us inevitably call home. Selamat Hari Kebangsaan, and Selamat Hari Malaysia... from The Millennials, and from all of us here at Artemis Art. UC Loh Director, Artemis Art 2 3 PARTICIPATING ARTISTS MILLENNIALS annisa tajul diauddin isa fareez fauzi hafizuddin lukman isa ishak kimberley boudville loqman haqim mark tan megat zaim zhafir mohamad faisa muhammad nur syafiq sarah radzi syukur rani tang tze lye Annisa Tajul Full name: Annisa binti Tajul Urus b. 1994 in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia Bachelor (Hons) of Fine Art, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia Diploma in Fine Art, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Lendu, Melaka, Malaysia When I was a child, I loved outdoor activities, playing and exploring the insects, plants and animals. These two artworks are inspired from my childhood memories. The plants and animals that caught my attention has been my subject matter; Bunga Raya (Hibiscus) known as our national flower (5 petals which portrays 5 National Principles) and Harimau (Tiger) symbolizes bravery and strength to Malaysians. It is to reflect my hope that our country will preserve our natural resources. Most importantly is the Malayan Tiger, our national symbol whose habitat continues to be threatened by development. It is believed that the tiger population in the wild currently stands at less than 300, the important symbolic animal becoming close to extinction. Bunga Beraya (2019), Acrylic on Canvas, 91.5 x 76 cm 6 7 Awards 2018 Anugerah Utama Seni MIDF 2017 Top 100 Jury’s Pick, KAREX Art Against AIDS competition Consolation Prize, Tanjong Heritage Art Competition Group Exhibitions (Selected) 2019 “Post Card Exhibition“ Surakarta - Shah Alam (Ruang Kubikal) THE SHOW@ UMAG, Galeri Seni Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur Unknown, Segaris Art Center, Publika, Kuala Lumpur 2018 Publika Art Show: Rebirth, Publika, Kuala Lumpur Individuality (Degree Show), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam Anugerah Seni MIDF 2018 2017 Konteks 05, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam Pameran Eksplorasi Resedensi IV, Saung Banon Arts Studio, Yogyakarta Memayu Hayung Bawono, Griya Sekar Wangi Art Gallery, Yogyakarta Art & Style 03 - An Exploration, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam 2015 Melaka International Intelectual Exposition (MIEX), Dewan Taming Sari, UiTM Lendu, Melaka Tunas Ilham, Galeri UiTM Lendu, Melaka Senang Harimau (2019), Acrylic on Canvas, 61 x 76 cm 8 9 Diauddin Isa Full name: Muhammad Diauddin bin Mohd Isa b. 1994 in Teluk Intan, Perak, Malaysia Bachelor of Fine Art (Painting), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia Diploma in Fine Art, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia The universe is a gift from God to mankind. I believe all of us are seeking for happiness and peace. As a Malaysian, I always dream that we can unite and create a peaceful environment without talking about racist issues. That’s the importance of the spirit of patriotism in each of us to sustain our love amongst each other. Despite coming from a rural place, the Kampung Boy portrayed the true spirit of happiness, peace and harmony without being jeopardized by other issues that can ruin our future. The Kampung Boy and his Hope (2019) Acrylic and Charcoal on Canvas, 91.5 x 76 cm 10 11 Awards 2016 Consolation Prize, Art Painting category in Vision Petron National Student Art Competition Group Exhibitions (Selected) 2018 Young Me, A Testimony of Young Emerging Artist, Galeri Seni Universiti 2016 Pameran Galeri Cheritara, Dataran underground, Kuala Lumpur Malaya, Kuala Lumpur Vision Petron: National Student Art Competition, Ikano Power Center, Mini Miniature Art Exhibition, Serambi Karya, Kuala Lumpur Selangor Catharsis, Galeri Seni Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur JIWA, Balai Seni Negeri Kedah, Alor Setar, Kedah Imago Mundi 3 Nations, Hulo Hotel, Kuala Lumpur 2015 Open Show Urban Art III, Pelita Hati Gallery of Art, Kuala Lumpur 2017 ArtBeats, Collaborative Exhibition, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris 2014 Prologue (Diploma Show), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Seri Iskandar, Perak Charity Art Show, Celebration of 100 years Rumah Amal Cheshire, HSBC Tower, Kuala Lumpur Col-Laborate 16, Group Show, Galeri Seni Universiti Malaya Rantour Art Showcase, Rantai Art Festival, 1M4U Sentral Rantour Art Showcase, Rantai Art, Dataran 1malaysia, Klebang FASA (Degree Show), UiTM Shah Alam Rantour Art Show 03, Rantai Art, Bazar Tok Guru, Kota Bharu Inception, Galeri Alam Impian, Selangor Rantour Art Show, Rantai Art, Mytown, Kuala Lumpur 12 13 Fareez Fauzi Full name: Muhammad Fareez bin Mohd Fauzi b. 1995 in Johor, Malaysia Bachelor (Hons.) of Fine Art, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia Millennials are born at a time where technology, particularly in the area of computing, has already been well-established. But rather than use software-based tools to create an art, I prefer to use my artistic skills and allow my freedom to express my true-self. I believe the ability to express oneself, be it in art or any other endeavour, is what I aspires to. The used of a pop iconography, and symbols that are very recognizable, my work depicts that while there are inherent dangers in the virtual world, communication technology is something that has become commonplace and even necessary in this day and age. Samar-Samar (2019), Acrylic, Paint Marker and Spray Paint on Canvas, 91.5 x 76 cm 14 15 Awards 2017 Top 100 Jury’s Pick, KAREX Art Against AIDS competition Finalist, Petron Art Competition Anugerah Utama Seni MIDF 2016 Finalist, Nando’s Art Initiative Group Exhibitions (Selected) 2018 Imago Mundi 3 Nations, Hulo Hotel, Kuala Lumpur 2016 Pameran Galeri Cheritara, Dataran Underground, Kuala Lumpur U12 Group Exhibition, Galeri Prima, Kuala Lumpur 2015 Orchid Art Competition, Shah Alam 2017 Inception, Alam Impian Gallery, Selangor 1 x 1, Galeri Titikmerah, Art Row, Publika, Kuala Lumpur Rantai Art Tour Exhibition 16 17 Hafizuddin Lukman Full name: Hafizuddin bin Lukman b. 1995 in Malaysia Bachelor (Hons.) of Fine Art, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia This is my new series of work. The idea sparked when I was developing this new body of artwork. I remember something important when I met Assoc. Prof. Hasnul Jamal Saidon in the final year assessment, he said that “Karya yang jujur datang dari diri kita sendiri” (an honest work comes from ourselves). I used to create images from game symbols in my previous artworks, I admitted I was a gamer since my childhood, and this is something that I want to develop in my future series because it’s already part of me. Therefore, in this artwork I used player symbols to represent the Human Figure Player (myself). Malaysia Independence Day is just around the corner, I was thinking about the previous election. The painting is about me doubting the previous election. That was my first time as a Malaysian to vote for the next government. It is an important election since it was the first time that new government took over Malaysia after a six decades. I am wondering if our new government can do a better job from the previous. I use landscape as a background to show the depth of the subject and to relate with the content. I also use a building with the Malaysian flag to represent Malaysia’s tuff. For example, what will happen to this country? I use images to create random wonderings about what will happen next. As Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad said in the Prime Minister official website, give them time to recover this country from previous government’s mistakes. Therefore, I wonder if I made a right decision. No matter which government rules this country, I hope we can keeps standing and moving forward. Doubt (2019), Mixed Media on Canvas, 91.5 x 91.5 cm 18 19 Awards Residencies 2019 First Class Award 2017 Sangkring Art Space, Yogyakarta, Indonesia 2018 Finalist, Waste Art Competition 2015 - 2018 Dean’s List (awarded for four semesters) Activities & Exhibitions (Selected) 2019 Petronas Mural (Phase 2), Wakaf Baru & Rantau, Terengganu School Mural, SMK Lembah Subang, Damansara 2018 Festival Laman Seni 7, Shah Alam, Selangor Publika Art Show, Publika, Kuala Lumpur 2017 KAREX Art Against AIDS, Publika, Kuala Lumpur 2016 Program Mini Karnival Amal Kreatif, Galeri Shah Alam, Selangor 2015 School Level VIsual Art Camp (Facilitator) 20 21 Isa Ishak Full name: Mohamad Isa bin Mohammad Ishaki b.
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