MUSADDIQ MOHAMAD KHALIL

(Figure 1: Illustration between Human CI and AI - Image Source 1) TATE Art Terms defines ‘FORM’ in relation to art as accompanying two meanings: it can refer to the overall form taken by the work; or within a work of art it can refer to element of shape among the various elements that make up a work. Alan Fletcher in The Art of Looking Sideways remarks (Fletcher, 2001);  “Man invented things by imposing a shape on nature”  “Man discovered things by revealing the pattern of nature”  Apparently both ideas communicate the same vision on works of art, as a check-and-balance process, between imposing the presence, and revealing the absence of reality (truth), in where we find ourselves.  (Figure 2:  Acheulian hand Axe - Image Source 2) Approximately more than 1,500,000 years ago, across Africa, Europe, and Asia, archaeologist have discovered the earliest human-made tool, identified as the ‘Acheulian hand Axe’, since the Lower Paleolithic Period. The ‘Form and Functio...

  (Figure 1: Nismilan Art Exhibition Panel 30 July 2024 - Marks the most awaited moment for the opening of 'Nismilan' Art Exhibition. Coordinated by Mr Hisammudin Ahmad, Gallery Manager of G.A.S (Gallery Art Studio) UiTM Melaka, with the chosen theme ' Patah Tumbuh Hilang Berganti' , in conjunction between the synergic collaboration of the Fine Arts department, College of Creative Arts (CCA), UiTM Melaka and the Negeri Sembilan State Museum.  The opening ceremony was officiated by Negeri Sembilan's tourist exco YB ( The Honourable)  Nicole Tan Lee Koon, accompanied by Head of Centre Studies, College of Creative Arts, UiTM Melaka, Dr Sharmiza Abu Hassan. Also present at event were YB ( The Honourable)  Tuan Haji Ridzuan Ahmad. Witnessed by the Museum's Curatorial top managements, Fine Art staffs, students, local host communities, as well as student's family members. (Figure 2: Exchange of Gifts between YB  Nicole Tan Lee Koon and Dr Sharmiza Abu Hassan) '...

  Figure 1: Left Dr Sharmiza Presenting the Project, Right Ali Azraie during the appreciation ceremony On 15th December 2023, closing ceremony of iidex2023, PACAQ's commercial invention participated was awarded 'Gold Medal', through the Open-Inventor 2023 category. PACAQ (Public Art Creative Aesthetic Quality) Research-Interest-Group participated in the iidex2023 Design-Exposition, representing the UiTM Melaka contingent team, highlighting the topic "SDG Art Insects: Embracing Art & Creativity in Public Spaces using Industrial Waste Materials in Context of Sustainability through Circular Design Practice". iidex2023 is an abbreviation for 'Invention, Innovation & Design Exposition 2023', which is an annual International Exhibition and Competition organised by Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). As stated in the poster in figure 1, iidex2023 focuses on aligning with the third trust of the National Higher Education Strategic Planning focusing on enhanci...

  Figure 1: Close-up visuals on the showcase works of Art On 13th December 2023, PACAQ (Public Art Creative Aesthetic Quality) Research-Interest-Group participated in the iidex2023 Design-Exposition, representing the UiTM Melaka contingent team, highlighting the topic "SDG Art Insects: Embracing Art & Creativity in Public Spaces using Industrial Waste Materials in Context of Sustainability through Circular Design Practice". iidex2023 is an abbreviation for 'Invention, Innovation & Design Exposition 2023', which is an annual International Exhibition and Competition organised by Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). As stated in the poster in figure 1, iidex2023 focuses on aligning with the third trust of the National Higher Education Strategic Planning focusing on enhancing research and innovation as well as the commercialisation of research product and technology  The 'Public Art SDG Insects Project' was spearheaded by the Principle Member of PACAQ herself...

  RENJANA Art Exhibition by Farif Jalil, Image courtesy of Segaris AC Publika Instagram RENJANA Art Exhibition is taking place at Segaris Art Center, Publika from 3rd-21st March 2023. The opening ceremony will take part on the 11th March 2023 (8pm-9:30pm), as listed by Segaris AC's Instagram.  Farif Jalil is an established Malaysian contemporary artist, based in Kuala Lumpur/Shah Alam. RENJANA is the first 2023 solo-exhibition hosted by Segaris, and the third (3rd) solo-exhibition by the artist himself. Out of the numerous selected group exhibitions participated by the artist, RENJANA is an 18 years solo comeback, where the previous solo's; "Spirit of Coins" Art Exhibition in 2005 at XOAS Gallery, and "Burgeoning" Art Exhibition in 2004 at Artrageously Ramsey Ong Gallery.  This 2023 solo-exhibition marks an active gesture by the artist in regards to his current discipline and practice, as an academic-artist where he finds himself at the long run. 20 works of...

  Courtesy of Fadly Mohamed Sharif @ Studio Hikayat; Front and Back Cover The book 'His Notes (2023)', encapsulated a paradigm of the late Dato' Mohamed Sharif Mustapha ideas, thoughts, and experience, through personal visual documentations featuring his vivid handwritings as well as visual recordings. A remarkable compilation in body of knowledge (BOK) visually by Fadly Mohamed Sharif. 'His Notes (2023)' is compressed with condensed information on the late Professor Dato' Mohamed Sharif Mustapha's; Background, Education & Training, Career Development & Achievements, Managements on the School of Art & Design, Portfolios, Creative Process, as well as his journey on establishing the School of Art & Design, UiTM Melaka, sinced 28 years ago (1995). Altogether in a handy size B5 and 50 pages of informational data, of him professionally as an individual, father, educator, leader, as well as practitioner.  BOLD, BRIGHT, & BALANCE design and lay...

Hisammudin Ahmad from the work ‘Persona Rembau (2023)’ public art mural, translated as ‘Rembau Persona’, evokes the audience towards the dichotomy between the utopian-dystopian narratives in art. The artist’s apperception towards nature is interestingly manifest, on his recent works which cherishes visions between humankind, and the harmony of our abundant mother nature. Concurrently, as presented through his ‘Hujung Penghujung Titiwangsa Series (2023)’ works, translated as ‘The End Corners of Titiwangsa or Big Range (2023)’, capturing the sublimity on the forces of nature. Rembau District Council (Majlis Daerah Rembau) is the Official Patron for this Public Work of Art - ‘Persona Rembau (2023)’ ‘Persona Rembau (2023)’ is viewed as a public work of art, rather than a personal statement. Geographically, ‘Rembau’ is a town that is located in the Rembau District, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The township is situated about 25 km south from the state capital, Seremban. Demographically, most o...