HOM Art Trans: November 2014

ENDEVOUR : Artwork

Corporate Crusade

2014 / Oil on canvas / 122cmx137cm

Bliss

2012-14 Oil on canvas / 152.5 x 152.5cm

Ode to the Syndicate of Follies

2014 / Oil on canvas / 152.5 x 122cm

Adan X

2014 / Oil on canvas / 152 x 76cm

Eba X

2014 / Oil on canvas / 152 x 76cm

Incongruent pillar

2014 / Oil on canvas / 152 x 91cm

Devolved Status 1

2014 / Pen & ink on canvas / 122 x 106.5cm

Devolved Status 2

2014 / Pen and ink on canvas / 122 x 107cm

Devolved Status 3

2014 / Oil on canvas / 137 x 122cm

Exodo

2014 / Oil on canvas / 122cm x 213.5 cm

Frivolous Consummation

2014 / Oil on canvas / 106.5 x 122cm

March of the Sycophants

2014 / Oil on canvas / 106.5cmx122cm

No Worries

2014 / Oil on canvas / 213.5 x 122cm

Thy Kingdom Come I

2014 / Oil on canvas / 122 x 106.5cm

Thy Kingdom Come II

2014 / Oil on canvas / 122 x 106.5cm

ENDEVOUR: Solo by Iggy Rodriguez

EnDevour, ‘Iggy Rodriguez”s first solo exhibition in Malaysia, impels rumination on the consequences of conflict and subjugation, provoking discourse on how dignity and the human spirit are consumed in the shadow of neocolonial and neoliberal policies. This collection presents critical perspectives on socio political issues through Rodriguez’s signature detailed pen and ink drawings and grey toned oil paintings with red orange undertones that, like persistent concerns on human conditions, restlessly flame and break out from beneath.

Iggy Rodriguez, is both a political activist and an artist. He was first introduced to the protest art scene in the early 90’s whilst at University of Santo Tomas University through his involvement with the politically engaged Artist collective UGAT Lahi. The group attempted to trigger discussions on Filipino politics through workshops, performance protests and installations. Currently less active, Rodriguez still uses his art as a platform for conversation and reflection on social issues. Although aware of the limitations of art in affecting change, Rodriguez nevertheless sees his practice and the legacies of Social Realism- a major influence on the artist- as an important strategy to connect and engage audiences, both in and outside the gallery, with socio political issues.

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Ravindra Babu Veguri, Andra Pradesh, India

Born in 1983 in Andhra Pradesh. Veguri Ravindra Babu did his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Andhra University at Vishakhapatnam. He proceeded to complete his Master of Fine Arts from Jamia University, New Delhi in 2008. He was awarded HRD National Scholarship in 2006.

He has participated in several solo and group exhibitions since 2003. He held solo and group exhibitions at the Department of Fine Arts, Andhra University in 2006. In July 2009 he conducted a solo exhibition at the elite European Business Group event at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai. February 2011 witnessed an exposition of his Installation on Noise Pollution titled Aspiring Reconciliation at the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, Mumbai. This was followed by a solo show of his Installation and Paintings at High Street, Phoenix, Lower Parel, Mumbai in April 2011.

His artworks have been exhibited in various group shows in different parts of India and the Department of Fine Arts, Andhra University in the years 2003 to 2006. In Bangalore at the Leela Galleria on April 2010. Moving upwards to Mumbai - at the Aura Art Inaugural Show at Nehru Centre in January 2008, followed by group exhibitions at Raghuvanshi Mills, Lower Parel and Bombay Exhibition Centre both in the same year.

His paintings were featured prominently at Mumbai’s mega art event called The India Art Festival held at Nehru Centre in November 2011 and more recently at The Indian Dental Conference in February 2012 at Bandra Kurla Complex. Further, in the West his artworks have featured in landmark group exhibitions at prestigious venues in Gujarat - at the Science Centre in Surat in October 2011 and the L & P Hutheesing Visual Arts Centre in Ahmedabad on December 2011.His paintings were widely appreciated by NRI’s at the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas celebrations in Jaipur, Rajasthan in January 2012. He also have showcased his artworks in a group exhibition in September 2010 at the epicenter, Gurgaon, Haryana, North India.

Antiquated Carol

2011 / Acrylic & oil on canvas / 213 x 213cm

Trumpets of Fortune

2012 / Oil on canvas / 213 x 213cm

Clockwork Orange

2013 / Oil on canvas / 122 x 183cm

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.

EnDevour : Opening

ENDEVOUR : Artwork

ENDEVOUR: Solo by Iggy Rodriguez

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