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Liza Othman who is better known as an actress in Malaysia theater, TV, and film, has lately seen immersing herself in painting.

She picked up the brush again in 2016, thirty-five years after leaving her Pre Diploma in Art and Design course at ITM Dungun, Terengganu.

She is actively pursuing painting as a preferred creative outlet, finding it as rewarding and satisfying as acting once was. She considers it as a transition from one art form to another; to one in which she has total control of the outcome, of a change.

In March 2023, Liza successfully opened an art gallery/studio/painting workshop/gift shop in Janda Baik called Karya Di Janda Baik.

To date, she has taken part in 12 group exhibitions locally and abroad.

Life is short, as I am a cancer-fighter, a nature-lover and a dreamer, I do fingerpainting to recreate my colorful dreams and imaginations.

Liza Ariffin is a Penang-born artist who loves working in instinctualist style. She is a  finger-painter who works primarily with her fingers and hands to create imaginary paintings of nature, flora and fauna, animals and anything involving the environment including the cities.

Liza is still battling Ovarian Cancer and its complications after being diagnosed with the disease in 2016. She took up painting as a therapy in 2018 to fight the depression that came with the cancer. It helped a lot and she later decided to keep painting to brighten her life.

Her artistic journey started in the first group exhibition in mid-2018, and until now she has joined 8 group exhibitions, most being the ones organized by ArtMarket Malaysia.

She hopes instinctualistic fingerpainting will be further recognized as a branch of art that will have many more lovers in the future. And she will keep on painting natural landscapes and mystical panorama to lighten her livelihood.

Liang Bing, Vice Dean, Professor, and Master’s Supervisor of the School of Entrepreneurship Education at Guangdong University of Finance, with a PhD in Literature and Art from Jinan University; Member of the 12th National Youth Federation; Vice Chairman of the Culture and Sports Committee of the 13th Guangdong Provincial Committee of the China Zhi Gong Party, Vice President of the Guangdong Zhi Gong Calligraphy and Painting Academy, Member of the China Artists Association; Director of Guangxi Artists Association; Director of Guangxi Oil Painting Society; Vice Chairman of the Artists Association in Xingning District, Nanning.

He is more affectionately known by the nickname "KbAH." Since childhood and during his school years, he has had a strong interest in the arts. After completing his Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from Universiti Sains Malaysia in 2005, he returned to Langkawi and started various businesses in the field of selling visual art products such as paintings, drawings, sculptures, prints, photography, graphics, murals, batik, crafts, and more.

He is the founder and has served as the Secretary of LAVAA (Langkawi Artist Visual Art Association) from2009 to 2022. He played a crucial role in organizing various programs and activities for LAVAA, including exhibitions, workshops, community events, and visual art demonstrations in Langkawi and on a global scale.

He is also an ambassador for Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark, appointed by the LangkawiDevelopment Authority (LADA) from 2016 to 2024. He is among the active entrepreneurs and creative community members who promote Langkawi through local arts and culture. Some of his works have become part of the national art collection at the National Art Gallery, both collectively and individually collected. Therefore, his participation in the Langkawi Art Biennale 2023 is highly significant as it helps showcase the image of Langkawi's artists to the public, and indirectly, he can put into practice the visual art knowledge he acquired for the benefit of society at large.

I began seriously immersing myself as a full-time painter in the art industry in 2015 until now. Besides that, I also involve myself in the film industry as a crew (art department/props). My creations are not only limited to painting; I also produce caricatures, prints, digital illustrations, videos, designs, and installations.

I tend to create works in a conceptual form, while my chosen subjects are figurative and nature-based. Acrylic paint and bitumen are the primary materials I use, but I also experiment with various industrial materials and techniques to achieve aesthetic value in my work.

My latest work, titled “Buka Akal dan Lurus Hati,” created using bitumen, acrylic, and Posca markers, represents a personal expression while adhering to the theme of Reset. What I want to convey here is that we need to open our minds to seek opportunities and make decisions to survive in life after more than 2 years of the Covid-19 pandemic. It cannot be denied that during this period, many health, economic, and family-related issues occurred, which I believe had some impact on mental and physical well-being. However, we need to open our hearts and minds to accept these circumstances and move on to live life as usual

Specialized in

• Watercolour, acrylic
• Illustation, Figure, Doodle, Realism
• Digital, Storyboard, Animation, Voice Over
• Caricature, Comic etc

Achievement

• Participated art competition since 1995 over 300 with many category and state

Sabah State’s annual selection work

1996-1999 (Terpilih)

• 2000-2004 Shah Alam Competition
• Pahang Watercolour Competition
• Kedah Watercolour Competition
• Borneo Art Festival – Doodle Competition
• KL Gateway Doodle Competition

Exhibition

Started join art exhibition since 1994

Gao Yun Guang hails from the picturesque Kunshan City, nestled within the vibrant Jiangsu Province of China. This culturally rich region has not only shaped his artistic journey but also continues to be a profound source of inspiration for his work. Gao Yun Guang is a versatile and passionate freelance artist, whose creative endeavors span various mediums and styles, reflecting the diverse tapestry of his experiences.

His dedication to the art world is further exemplified by his membership in several esteemed art associations, each providing him with a unique platform to exchange ideas, showcase his talent, and collaborate with fellow artists. These affiliations include the prestigious China Special Art Association, where he engages with cutting-edge artistry; the China Sketch Club, which fuels his penchant for sketching and quickly capturing moments; and the Suzhou Artists Association, a local forum where he connects with like-minded creators and contributes to the artistic tapestry of his community. Through these memberships, Gao Yun Guang not only enriches his artistic journey but also plays an active role in nurturing the ever-evolving world of Chinese contemporary art.

FLORENCE CINCO traces his roots to the small fishing village of Tinambacan Sur, Calbayog City. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Major in Advertising from the University of San Carlos, Cebu City. He climbed up the ladder of success through perseverance, hard work, sacrifice, service and deep spirituality.

His career as a full time missionary artist has earned him two national awards: Grand Prize in the Mixed Media Category during the 58th Art Association of the Philippines (AAP) Annual National Art competition in 2005; and the Grand Prize in the Sculpture Category during the 2004 Metrobank Art and Excellence National Art Competition.

He has also garnered numerous awards:

• Jurors’ Choice. TANAW. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas National Painting Competition, Metropolitan Museum (2011)
• Jury Award. Embassy of India. Laos, PDR (2006)
• Honorable Mention. Sculpture Category. 58th AAP Annual National Art Competition(2005)
• Juror’s Choice. Open Fine Print National Competition (2004)
• Outstanding Samarnon Award for exemplary achievement and contribution to Samar culture.

Now a seasoned artist who weathered the test of time, CINCO directs his energy to accomplish his life’s mission and ideology – ART FOR SERVICE AND BLESSEDNESS. He has carried this ideology in his 13 solo exhibits and 45 group shows in various parts of the country and abroad like Singapore, Thailand, U.S.A., Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia and Laos.

Artist’s Statement

In his works, he draws inspiration from supreme consciousness through meditation and service to humanity. He believes that an artist plays a great role in achieving change in society through his artwork. Thus, he works his way to share his ideology with all the artists in and outside his network. He is presently affiliated with the Renaissance Artists and Writers’ Association, Maharlika Artists and Writers’ Federation, Calbayog Arts Association, Visayan Island Visual Artists Association, Art Association of the Philippines, Philippine Association of Printmakers and the Society of Philippine Sculpture.

Eng Nee Nee born in 1962 Kedah, Malaysia. Life members of Penang Art Society, Penang Chinese Brush Painting Art Society, National Art Gallery, Committee members of Central Kedah Art Society.

Art Introduction:

2019- Kedah Seberang Perai Chinese Brush Painting Charity Exhibition

2020- A Trace International Women’s Day art Exhibition at Zheng He Dao Yuan Xuan Malacca

2020- Kuala Kangsar Spring Plowing Mo Yuan Ying Chong Han Peow teacher students Exhibition

2020- “The Beautiful China of Chinese Myths & Legends” Online Drawing Contest

2021-Pameran Lukisan dan Kaligrafi Cina Persekutuan Bahasa Cina Universiti Malaya ke-5

2021-selected in China Wildlife Image and Video Competition and Nature Painting Category (Malaysia) Exhibition

2021-selected in World Nature Conservation Day Philippine-Malaysia Joint Online Art Exhibition

2021-selected in Callisto Art & Culture First International Online Art Competition Top 100 Awards.

2022- selected in Asia Pacific Art Fair in Singapore

I am Bipin Shinol, a resident of Ahmedabad. I have completed my post diploma in painting from faculty of fine Arts, M.S. University Baroda in 1999. Since then I am working on my painting, which is about my experiences of everyday life. I work with personalized form of expression where many of the times the protagonist is myself. An image that resemblance to my face structure with a character who is an observer at one point and at other he is unaware of his acts, simply is a layman, involved in natures process of life on this earth.

Artist’s Statement

I give much emphasis on drawing quality in my work. Adding comparative elements as in one of my recent painting. I showed an accidental incident in comparison with a child play. I feel an urge to improve my quality by exploring various possibilities as in this work. My technique of painting assimilates the use of high-resolution scanning of prints and photos, composing the same using latest computer software [Adobe Photoshop] and hardware, as well using large format digital printing

machines to print the image directly on canvas and thereafter over-painting and fleshing out the image using oil paint.

CURRICULUM VIATE

Name : Bipin Shinol

Date of Birth : 22 May 1974

Place of Birth : Ahmedabad, India.

Educational Qualification

1999 Post Diploma in Creative Painting from Faculty of Fine Arts M.S. University of Baroda Gujarat. India.

1992-1997 Diploma in Drawing & Painting From C.N. College of Fine Arts Ahmedabad.

1994 B-Com Gujarat University Ahmedabad

1992 H.S.C. (Civil Eng)

1991 H.S.C.

1989 New S.S.C

Awards

2003 43^rd State LalitKala Academy Award For Painting By National Lalitkala Akademi.

Scholarship

2003 Piraji Sagra art foundation Ahmedabad.

2002-2004 Artist Studio residency fellowship by kanoria Centre for Art

K.L.Campus, University Road, Navrangpura,Ahmedabad-380009, INDIA.

2001 Junior fellowship by Gujarat State Lalit Kala Academy Ahmedabad

1998-1999 For 2 years Student level by Gujarat State Government -INDIA.

One Man shows

2009 Exhibition of Drawing by Ahmedabad, contempary Art Gallery.

2008 Oorjazone Art Gallery, Dubai

2005 Contemporary Art Gallery, Ahmedabad.

Two Man shows

2007 Contemporary Art Gallery, Ahmedabad

Exhibition Participated

2021 62nd National Exhibition

2018 International art Symposium in Turky,

2017 The exhibition at the Gallery 86 and the Maroccoan Association for Art and Culture

2003-2004 Show by Kanoria Centre for Art

2002 45^th National Exhibition Art at Guhati By National lalitkala akademi

2002 45^th National Exhibition of Art at Hyderabad Organized by Indian

Council for Cultural Relation Hyderabad.

2002 24^th All India Art Exhibition-Organized by Tulika Kalakar Parisad,Udaipur.

2001 44^th National Exhibition Art atAhmedabad By National lalitkala akademi.

2001 Exhibition of Drawing by Ahmedabad Young Artist Group, contempary art gal.

2000 30 Below 40 Youngs Artist Exhibition G.L.K.A.Ahmedabad.

1998 Ahmedabad Young Artist Group Show- G.L.K.A.Ahmedabad.

1997 “Guru Vandana” at G.L.K.A. A`bad.

1995 to 2002 Gujarat State Lalit Kala Academy