Take a Break!

I was away for quite sometime from
the last week of June to early this
month. On June 22-26 I attended
a Video Camera Technique Workshop
conducted by Finas (National Film
Development Corporation) at it
premise in Ampang. 32 participants
had attended and conducted by 2
veteran practitioners ie Mr Mohd
Fuad Ariffin and Mr Abdul Khalid
Sulaiman.
The course included theory and
practical on shooting, lighting and
audio. The main event was to produce
short stories in group. Editing was done by professionals with regard to our suggestion. The final session was watching our
productions (we manage to produce 3 short stories) with a follow up of critics from our
guidance. It was a great experience!
There are many other workshops related to film making such as script writing, editing and
documentary film making. For more information on courses and schedule visit their website.
Thank you Finas and keep up the good work!

The Price of Being Ignorance.

I must admit that I'm no good at
IT. I only learn about it casually
through friends once in a while.
Others are trial and error.

Early this month I've tried to
transfer my camera SD card
content to my computer (quite
simple it seems because I've done
many times before). After seeing
the file had been written on my
desktop I deleted the card content.
When I open the file there were
no images at all. More than a 100
photos from 2 months events just
gone forever. What a waste! A price for being careless. A reminder for an amateurish like
me - never delete a card content until you are SURE that the images have been transferred
safely to your computer. Now I have to ask my friends to send me some images that
are relevant for me to keep and to upload on my blog later on.
(above: Kg Che Latif, w/c, 56x76cm, collection Daiichi Modern Art Gallery)

Thai - Malaysia - Singapore Art Exhibition

The Princess Galayanivadhana
Institute of Cultural Studies,
Prince of Songkla University,
Pattani Province, Thailand has
organized cultural events to
highlight dedication and
contribution of Princess
Galayanivadhana to the
university and institute.

One of the main event was a
joint exhibition of 14 artists from
Thailand with artists from
Malaysia (10) and Singapore (11).
It was officiated by Mr. Chuan
Lek Pai (ex- PM of Thailand) on
June 5th at the Southern Thai
Gallery.

The invited artists from Malaysia were Dr. Mohamad Najib Ahmad Dawa, Abd Rani Majid,
Chong Hip Seng, Heng Eow Lin, Low Kong Wen, Patrick Lasak, Tan Kai Sheuan, Renny
Cheng Sing Ching, Tew Nai Tong and Me.

Among the Singapore artists invited were Goh Beng Kwan, Koeh Sia Yong, Chew Swee Fah
and Low Puay Hua.

Among the Thai artists were Kamol Kongthong, Thanakorn Boonrat, Satawat Chuaynum,
Muhammad Rojana-Udomsat and Muhammadtoroyee Waekeji.

After the show I was invited by one of the Thai artist Muhammadtoroyee (@ Fauzi) to
visit his house and studio. I accepted his sincere invitation and even extended my stay to
2 days at his house. There were many unfinished large scale paintings at his house. Although
he is quite young, he has won several open shows in Thailand.

He had introduce me to Nik Rusli, a Thai but studying at UIA, Malaysia. Both of them had
brought me around to visit many beautiful locations and historical places in Pattani. Believe
me, I had a very good time. Thank you both for your great hospitality. My salam to all
your kind parents.

Langkawi Scene w/c 55 x 75 cm 2009
(This was one of my two works exhibited at the show)

I was very happy to meet Senator Dato' Anusart Suwanmongkol at
the exhibition. He is an art enthusiast and the owner of the biggest hotel
in Pattani Province, The Senate. He had invited me to visit his hotel and to look at
his art and craft collections. I've met him again at the cultural show in the heart of the town.
(L-R: Fauzi; Dato' Anusart; Me)

Fauzi, Nik Rusli and me visited TS Hotel and was assisted by Benjamin
to view many art collections of Dato' Anusart. The works were very fine,
from local and Malaysian artists.
(L-R: Fauzi's friend; Benjamin (Dato' 's PA); Me, Fauzi's Friend; Nik Rusli & Fauzi)

Fauzi's father, very warm- hearted and hard working farmer

Origami Workshop

Kota Bharu (Malaysia) and
Kasaoka (Japan) have been
declared a Twin City since
1992 (?). Many cultural
exchange programmes have
been held. Recently a group
of artists from Kasaoka
arrived here (KB) with the mission
to promote their cuture.

This morning an origami
workshop was conducted at
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan.
It was attended by many
art lecturers, staffs and
students from UMK and art
enthusiasts.

The programme was sponsored by ROHM Wako Co Ltd (Japan) which has its branch
at Pengkalan Chepa, Kota Bharu, Kelantan. It was facilitated by Mr Azman Mohd Daham,
the PR of Kota Bharu Municipal Council.

With the master of origami, Ms Tokitomo (right).
She has been practicing it for more than 40 years and
has conducted many workshops internationally.

Trying my hand. The process were folding, tying, clipping or whatever method
to prevent dye from contacting the cloth, submerged in clean water for a few minutes,
submerged in dye solution for 30 minutes, rinsed and dip into clean water again,
open up and let it dry. Many unexpected design appeared. Practice makes perfect!