HOM Art Trans: Yang Bukan - Bukan : An Exhibition Showcase by SIX

Yang Bukan - Bukan : An Exhibition Showcase by SIX

How does one exemplify a successful convergence as an art collective? Is there a certain formula or assembly line method for such an institution? How would its achievements be measured? Must it carve a significant narrative to the global or local art history? Would it be sufficient if it serves only to be a part of the conversation instead of being a major source for discourse?

SIX is a work in progress that attempts to answer these questions. 'Work In Progress' is the keyword here, as the artist in this group (and their works) stems from the desire to produce an art group through an assisted management, by means of HOM Art Trans. It aims to question the viability of such methods, and the improvements or advancements that could be gained from it. At this point of the experiment, almost everything is up to amendments, as long as the initiatives are beneficial to the members and their current aspirations.

This experiment in an organic existence of an art group is a rare one indeed, as it is possible by means of support and trust from institution such as HOM Art Trans. The name itself is a recent iteration that evolved from various previous groups, and the members have been fluctuating over time. This process of elimination forces the remaining members to think long and hard about what are the qualities that sustain a group, and what ideals should be put down in order to have a strong ideological foundation to drive it.

Compromises are inevitable - but what kind of it would be acceptable? Can artistic vision ever be compromised? Should ideological aspirations be limited to fit a larger narrative? How far an execution could be handed out in order to fit a certain worldview? These questions are constantly bombarded throughout the group making process, and plays a large role in determining the eventual outcome that a group could finally call to be truly their own. The works presented in the current show are an exemplification of these experiments. It would attempt to answer, and at the same time raise even more questions that would in turn force us to move on and further fine-tune our way throughout the process

Artworks

Anis Che Mat

Pesona

Oil on aluminum (Anti Rust)

120 x 60 cm

2018

RM 3,200

Anis Che Mat

Deja Vu

Oil on aluminum (Anti Rust)

40 x 30 cm

2019

RM 800

Anis Che Mat

Million Secret

Oil on aluminum (Anti Rust)

120 x 60 cm

2018

RM 2,500

Anis Che Mat

Transparency

Oil on aluminum (Anti Rust)

120 x 60 cm

2018

RM 2,500

Izzudin Basiron

Impossible Cube I

Acrylic & oil paint marker on canvas

60 x 76 cm

2019

RM 550

Izzudin Basiron

Impossible Cube II

Acrylic & oil paint marker on canvas

76 x 92 cm

2019

RM 850

Izzudin Basiron

Impossible Cube III

Acrylic & oil paint marker on canvas

122 x 152 cm

2019

RM 2,200

Amirul Roslan

Life

Acrylic and colour pencils on canvas

65 x 65 cm

2018

RM 650

Amirul Roslan

Turutan

Acrylic on canvas

111 x 61 cm

2018

RM 800

Amirul Roslan

30 Konstruk

Mixed media on canvas

123 x 183 cm

2019

RM 2,500

Amirul Roslan

Berasingan

Mixed media on canvas

78 x 225 cm

2019

RM 1,800

Amirul Roslan

Four Site

Acrylic on canvas

107 x 107 cm

2019

RM 1,500

Amar Shahid

Fun with Puns: Painting on Steroids

Oil on canvas mounted on panel

Dimension variable

2019

RM 2,500

Amar Shahid

Logogrammatica: Glorification of a Duck

Oil on canvas mounted on panel

Dimension variable

2019

RM 1,400

Amar Shahid

Logogrammatica: Double Happiness

Oil on canvas mounted on panel

dimension variable

2019

RM 3,000

Amar Shahid

Fun with Blasphemy: Landscape/Sacrificial Offering

Oil on canvas mounted on panel

Dimension variable

2019

RM 1,600

Amierul Iskandar

Dua Kedudukan

Mixed media on canvas

152 x 182 cm

2019

RM 4,500

Amierul Iskandar

Pemerhati Tepat

Mixed media on canvas

121 x 152 cm

2019

RM 3,000

Amierul Iskandar

Pejuang Yang Kecelaruan

Mixed media on canvas

152 x 182 cm

2019

RM 4,500

Syukur Rani

Si Gendut Hitam Main Api

Oil & acrylic on canvas

122 x152 cm

2019

RM 3,500

Syukur Rani

Meludah

Acrylic on canvas

122 x122 cm

2019

RM 2,400

Syukur Rani

The Black Box

Acrylic on canvas

180 x 210 cm

2019

RM 6,300

Layout

Opening

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.