HOM Art Trans: JULAI IN SEPTEMBER: E-Invite

JULAI IN SEPTEMBER: E-Invite

‘Julai In September’

HOM’s latest exhibition brings the July alumni from Faculty of Art & Design UiTM, Shah Alam

Kuala Lumpur, September 2013 - JULAI is a collaboration of former students from various courses in the Faculty of Art & Design UiTM, Shah Alam who attended the July 1987 session. It was conceived as an effort to bring the July ’87 alumni together to support each other in producing exhibition-worthy art and design.

The original idea was to regroup the members of ‘REUNION’, class graduates from July 1987. Kick started in 2006 by Nizam Rahmat and the first reunion was in July 2006. A memorable event held by a friend, Ng Seksan, at Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur.

“This inaugural meet-up was aptly named ‘JULAI’ to commemorate the time of entry into campus life. Officiated by the respected Allahyarham Prof. Dr Thamyez Bajuri” – Nizam Rahmat

‘JULAI’ succeeded to bring old friends back together namely Ahmad Shukri Mohamed, HamirSoib, Suzlee Ibrahim, Masnoor Ramli, Nizam Rahmat and Fausin Md Isa. Unfortunately, making his mark in England was Bayu Utomo Radjikin while Ahmad Fuad Osman was residing in Korea, were unable to join.

The exhibition ‘Julai in September’

In conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Hari Malaysia, M50 celebrates the ‘Malaysian Spirit’. Balai Seni Visual Negara (BSVN), as an agency of Kementerian Pelancongan dan Kebudayaan, is taking the lead in this nationwide art festival from 26 August to 17 September that will see the participation of 40 art galleries across 13 states including Sabah and Sarawak.

BSVN is hosting an exclusive exhibition at MAP KL and Publika, showcasing 50 artists. The exhibition attempts to encapsulate the aspirations of contemporary Malaysia and articulate the new spirit, 50 years after its birth as a nation state.

Running from Sept. 21- Oct. 31, the exhibition covers a broad spectrum of genres and features the latest work by individuals from the group JULAI. The theme touches on current world affairs viewed through the artist’s eyes.

“‘July in September’ exhibition shows the unfaltering friendship and connection established more than 20 years ago. Despite being busy with respective professional careers, members of the group has grown from 6 to 11, namely Ahmad Shukri Mohamed, BayuUtomoRadjikin, HamirSoib, Masnoor Ramli, Suzlee Ibrahim, Soraya Talismail, Nizam Rahmat, Azrin Mohd, Fausin Md Isa, Jefridin Jusoh and Dr. Wan Zayana Mohd Yusof. May ‘July in September’ be an inspiration to all alumni, old and new “ says Nizam Rahmat.

For more details about the exhibition and HOM’s past programmes, visit http://homarttrans.blogspot.com.

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*Interviews with the artists can be arranged upon request

Adopted Residency (A-RES) is a six-month residency programme designed for young and emerging local artists to start creating their name and building their own career in the local art scene.

The programme emphasizes on committed studio practice that serves as guidance in art direction and technique for the resident artists, fully supervised by HOM Art Trans and guest artists. They will also be exposed to the reality of being a full time artists.

Towards the end of the programme, all the artworks that are produced during the residency will be exhibited for public viewing.

Southeast Asia Art Group Exchanged Residency (SAGER) is a regional residency programme organized by HOM Art Trans (Malaysia), SageJogja (Indonesia) and Projectspace Pilipinas (Philippines).

The exchanged residency takes in artists with at least five years of experience and SAGER enables Malaysian, Indonesian, and Filipino artists to foster and strengthen regional ties, as well as to network and establish a better understanding of their neighbours.

The residency entails 30-days each in Kuala Lumpur, Jogjakarta and Manila. During this time, artists-in-residences not only produce artworks for exhibitions in each city, but also partake in studio visits, gallery and art institution visits, as well as introductions to significant art collectors and art communities.

Aside from these physical dialogues, SAGER also fosters a visual dialogue, as artists from these three countries are encouraged to engage in cross-cultural meditations and to broach new visual languages in their works.

ARTRIANGLE is an exhibition showcasing the latest artworks from Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Singapore. With the purpose of increasing the appreciation of art in this region through a more open network of exchange and to further inculcate closer working ties amongst our artists, it aspires to energies a 4-way art dialogue between these countries and inadvertently, adds more excitement to the art scene in Southeast Asia.

ARTIANGLE is also a fund-raising event. Benefits from the sales of the exhibition will be channelled to the MATAHATI Art Fund (MAF).

MAF is an effort that provides funds to support visual artists and help the art scene in general. It will go towards assisting in the welfare of those artists in need, which includes incidences involving natural disasters, accidents and health issues. MAF is also used as a grant for artists to initiate art projects and art activities.

Artaidartist is a social media platform that’s purpose and intention is to introduce and market fine artworks in a series of virtual exhibitions. This platform was initiated in efforts to support artists who have been affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic, and who have struggled to make ends meet during the continuous implementation of MCO.

Artists whose works are sold will be entitled to fifty percent of the sale of their works, while the remaining fifty percent will be donated to participating artists whose works were not purchased during the showcase. The distribution of profit will not only represent a community of artists coming together in solidarity towards those in financial need, but will also provide support to as many artists as possible..

Artaidartist is an open call that involves all Malaysian visual artists, comprising of young, emerging, and established. Featuring some of their best work, all artworks will be capped between RM500 to RM5000. This special offer which is below the market price, will allow the sale to be more accessible and affordable to a larger pool of art enthusiasts and young collectors.

MEA Award is a biennial competition that honours the most promising young artists in Malaysia. Its main goal is to recognize the country's top emerging talents and to give them the opportunity to break into the local and international art scenes.

The 5 artists with the highest number of votes from a panel of respected juries will receive cash prize, coucher for art materials, 10-day travel grant to a city in Southeast Asia and a showcase of their works.

MEA Award is joint-organized by HOM Art Trans and Galeri Chandan.