Young Malaysian Artist Exhibition & Behance + Creative Cloud

I like to invite you to visit my latest digital art masterpiece (the latest digital space painting series) called 'Jupiteraya' that are now currently exhibiting at Galeri Petronas, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur. This is not the first time Galeri Petronas have been the pinnacle to support electronic artists, digital artists, video artists like myself but it's been 3 times.

Quoted by Galeri Petronas: "who engage in a ‘self-referential‘ relationship with new technologies to discover the ‘self’ in making contemporary transformation determined by technological developments - new media". So far, I could only can spot four electronic artists who complement their work according to the theme.

Further information about our exhibition: http://www.galeripetronas.com.my/Pages/Exhibition.aspx?MenuId=2&ItemId=73

'Antara Callisto & Europa' (Jupiteraya Series), by Muid Latif. 

The Jupiteraya Series

Using combined conventional media from acrylic & poster color on art paper, I orchastrate my work on digital canvas using the latest version of Adobe PhotoshopCC & Illustrator CC.
This took 28 weeks of R&D, production, improvement and revisit of my three works until I meet my satisfaction. Stereoscopic imaging gave the final touch for the viewers to enjoy my work using 3D anaglyph glass. More story of my work will be post on my behance portfolio and newspaper, New Straits Times soon.

To my e-art brothers and sisters, my close friend Syafiq Abdul Samat, Latif, and newfound fellow artists; Andrialis Abdul Rahman and Firdaus Herrow, I'm glad to share this exhibition with all of you. I hope this exhibition will uplift your spirit and encourage to harness your passion in continue the legacy of our father of Malaysian Digital Art, the late Ismail Zain. I may not know close enough about you guys but I am pleased and proud to be a part of your presence. 

Throwback: Knowledge Development Centre (KDC) 2nd Anniversary with Adobe After Effects TECHTALK at Cyberjaya.

Was given the opportunity to represent Behance once again as the Malaysia ambassador to promote and showcase what Behance is all about to KRU Academy students and AEMY participants. Thanks to the awesome and cool inspiring guru, Hussin Khan for the invitation.

This time I talk about how creative professionals can empower themselves by showcasing their works through Behance.net portfolio. With Creative Cloud, Adobe users can now synchronize and upload their work directly from http://creative.adobe.com or upload their work-in-progress via Adobe Photoshop CC and Illustrator CC. 

Photos are courtesy of Adobe After Effects Malaysia & MDeC. Thank you for those who attended.

Stay creative, keep on shining and stay awesome.

- Muid Latif

H.J.S

'Halus Jiwa Seniman' is probably the most alluring word to define H.J.S in Malay language but the fact that H.J.S mentioned above is the initial of my mentor and a person who's very close to me. Even though by location we are far separated, yet through the Internet, his ideology and teaching indirectly had harness my passion and talent. Hasnul Jamal Saidon. That's what H.J.S. stands for. metaphorically speaking, H.J.S translated through him are Humility, Jovial and Substantial.

Back in 2007, I was working on a very exciting national project Angkasawan Programme™ - Interactive Wayfinder (Interactive Kiosk) for MOSTI and National Science Centre. Due to this, I began to open up my curiosity about astronomy. Recently, I've been more engaged and indulging myself with digital space painting. I would read Astronomy books and Science magazines like a science geek, exploring about our outer space, quantum physics, dark matter, the universe as a whole and glazing the night sky while driving or swimming at the pool, wishing if I could ever see any shooting star (yeah right lah).

One thing for sure what I would relate Hasnul is that he is an exoplanet. In my own term to be precise, a truly remarkable Malaysian Exo-Artist. Why? For an e-artist, Hasnul had empowered a lot of people to be outstanding in their own way. His work evolved in multi-level and disciplinary, not forgetting his ability to sing while playing his guitar. I notice great artist have amazing art of spoken words. I thought it was even peaceful to watch him performed. Even if I was never his direct discipline, his wisdom and values have transpire through me, just like how I was inspired by our father of Digital Art, the late Ismail Zain. So those who's been or currently his student, you guys are so lucky and privilege to have someone like him.

Hasnul and me at USM, Mid-March 2013

When I gave 'Wacana Minda' talk in USM Penang on March this year, I felt so overwhelmed that my idol had given most sincere, frank, humble opening remark. I could still remember clearly how well and precisely he describes me as Malaysian third generation of Digital Artist, but when he mentioned I am the modern day Ismail Zain, I still felt unworthy to be at par with such title because Ismail Zain is a guru and he had done so much in the Malaysian art history, when I could even barely sustain myself outstandingly. I don't know, perhaps I still felt it's a long journey ahead and want to continue to seek and improve my knowledge. Anyhow, a recognition coming from Hasnul that day, in front of amazing cheerful of students, professors and academicians who attended my talk was indeed overwhelming and beautiful. I was blessed. It's was like a gift.

Throwback

It was in circa 1997 that I had discovered e-art movement in Malaysia while browsing the Internet, and from there on I begin to flourish my passion in digital art.  Ergo, it makes me established as one of the most proactive local digital artist in Malaysia who had break record to even perform live with Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra to create digital artworks in 20 minutes in Dewan Filharmonik Petronas. I still feel overwhelmed to find out not just 5-8 thesis or paperworks in university thesis archive that the students had 'studied' about my works and me. It was more than I could ever imagine. The joy and humbleness just came down to comfort me.

Of course I can't be too vain about it but please, do not ever get me wrong. It's not bragging but acknowledging my own talent that I should be proud as I change the stereotype perception of how people see digital art. In fact, it was his legacy that I was carrying throughout my works. I am so grateful to God for giving me such talent to witness how I imperfectly evolve from being bullied at my school, harass or abuse by certain individual both mentally and emotionally by calling me stupid and ugly, monkey, big nose guy, faggot, useless and every form of negativity. I bring forth a cheerful attitude and decide NOT to be a victim of my past and be someone who could accept his own imperfection, harness and empower others through great values without taking arrogance into account. I always 'decline' any awards that I received in the past (I recall I don't put it in my current resume at all) because to me, it jeopardize my sense of humility because the more I 'win' something, I am open to be drift away from my good morale value and always fight myself not to misuse my achievements and talent to demoralize others. God, forbid me from being 'prima donna', a snob 'diva' just I because have tons of achievement. No, no no... I want to be a normal creative guy next door, to live a normal and most modest life as much as possible.

Citra Seni ASWARA Bersama Hasnul

Hasnul at Aswara

Today, I managed to clear my busy schedules and meeting to attend Hasnul's talk. I felt like a 10 year old boy visiting a science centre during his talk because I felt a free spirit reborn over and over and it makes me so inspired to continue to progress myself in arts.

One thing that I learn from him is about family values. Like photosynthesis, I felt the crucial need for anyone to work together harmoniously. To collaborate with each other, leave our hierarchy or indifferences aside, and focus on one thing - to revitalize our lives with great moral values without forgetting our roots of life.

So thank you Hasnul, thank you Mak and Abah (Mum and dad), my family, best friends and everyone who have been so patient to believe in my talent, encourage my passion and see my imperfection as a form of evolution.

Outro

I'm taking this opportunity to provide every of my readers a special gift, my free ebook called 'Mekarnya Cinta Kata-kata dan Puisi' (Blossoming Love for Words and Poetry). I hope this humble book will let you understand the struggle I've been through as a digital artist and a 'creative economist'.

Download here: http://moedlatif.com/mckkp/

To light and peace,

Muid Latif

Creative People To Watch in Malaysia for 2013 via Behance Network

Ladies and gentlemen, Behance Malaysia Ambassador present; 'Creative People to Watch in Malaysia for 2013 on Behance Network'.

The list provided here are randomly discovered through 'most viewed', 'most featured', 'most appreciated','most recent' or simply randomly discovered by clicks from Behance Malaysia Ambassador, Muid Latif. The numbers does not reflect ranking but a matter of reference, in case anyone ask which one is yours, instead of bullet point. Thanks!

1. www.behance.net/flyingmouse*
2. www.behance.net/fukarinka*
3. www.behance.net/kazulivingstone*
4. www.behance.net/christopherwong
5. www.behance.net/Suffianr*
6. www.behance.net/wayneymh*
7. www.behance.net/cosmius*
8. www.behance.net/faridzulkarnain*
9. www.behance.net/issuesix*
10. www.behance.net/ewanyap*
11. www.behance.net/mighty2boo*
12. www.behance.net/111eye
13. www.behance.net/alvinseah*
14. www.behance.net/theJING*
15. www.behance.net/athomecreative*
16. www.behance.net/christan
17. www.behance.net/ashly-t
18. www.behance.net/Synapse_Art
19. www.behance.net/floydgrey*
20. www.behance.net/tangyauhoong
21. www.behance.net/TanZiHao*
22. www.behance.net/zamnayan
23. www.behance.net/trixinc*
24. www.behance.net/joeyfaizal
25. www.behance.net/yeechong*
26. www.behance.net/meilinnc*
27. www.behance.net/adrianyap
28. www.behance.net/izam*
29. www.behance.net/wan_ermizie
30. www.behance.net/cyanparade*
31. www.behance.net/JorGSai
32. www.behance.net/SyafiqAzharulAsmi
33. www.behance.net/johnbean
34. www.behance.net/miimoleong*
35. www.behance.net/nostraightlines
36. www.behance.net/tiongchupoh
37. www.behance.net/massivemayhem
38. www.behance.net/dannyburhanudin
39. www.behance.net/Alepakurzi
40. www.behance.net/maryam_azimi
41. www.behance.net/parse906
42. www.behance.net/pkokartz
43. www.behance.net/shaqyl
44. www.behance.net/zeen
45. www.behance.net/ashrafomar
46. www.behance.net/mohammadyazid*
47. www.behance.net/lamkinweng
48. www.behance.net/chingkian
49. www.behance.net/nimbus*
50. www.behance.net/chenheng
51. www.behance.net/BeachMusic
52. www.behance.net/alyahalim
53. www.behance.net/chuxx
54. www.behance.net/pitfalls*
55. www.behance.net/fauzanmalek*
56. www.behance.net/cloakwork*
57. www.behance.net/halimrahim*
58. www.behance.net/fairuz
59. www.behance.net/Bananasplitz*
60. www.behance.net/fadhilkamarudin
61. www.behance.net/ck_koh*
62. www.behance.net/BramLeech*
63. www.behance.net/DrivLoo*
64. www.behance.net/vennsoh*
65. www.behance.net/prakashdaniel
66. www.behance.net/missosixnine*
67. www.behance.net/blackodc*
68. www.behance.net/RubyLim
69. www.behance.net/ugendran*
70. www.behance.net/adiarfanmikhail
71. www.behance.net/arez
72. www.behance.net/nadiajasmine*
73. www.behance.net/isadhoraomar
74. www.behance.net/EmirEzwan*
75. www.behance.net/unitedjerks
76. www.behance.net/khairul
77. www.behance.net/libradesignidiot
78. www.behance.net/rajaazim
79. www.behance.net/hafidzmusa
80. www.behance.net/alipower
81. www.behance.net/brokenfuse*
82. www.behance.net/dopebydesign*
83. www.behance.net/chanyeevon*
84. www.behance.net/zouqimanipulasi
85. www.behance.net/ud33n
86. www.behance.net/najmiaze027
87. www.behance.net/kenji_tam
88. www.behance.net/michellelee
89. www.behance.net/veloveshieffa
90. www.behance.net/gkshin
91. www.behance.net/thereplicatech
92. www.behance.net/zulfadly
93. www.behance.net/3ahia
94. www.behance.net/meeneastwood
95. www.behance.net/nazrulizwan
96. www.behance.net/danielideris
97. www.behance.net/alvinpck
98. www.behance.net/zoule
99. www.behance.net/kaism*
100. www.behance.net/nadiart
101. www.behance.net/parasit
102. www.behance.net/fazrulreza
103. www.behance.net/abbasjj
104. www.behance.net/nasrulhakim
105. www.behance.net/drewz
106. www.behance.net/haslina
107. www.behance.net/absoluteleeme
108. www.behance.net/iskandaribrahim*
109. www.behance.net/ikhwanismail*
110. www.behance.net/fzli*
111. www.behance.net/faye_lim
112. www.behance.net/muhammaduzair
113. www.behance.net/mrmaman
114. www.behance.net/chongching
115. www.behance.net/chonggiinsong
116. www.behance.net/zulamranhilmi*
117. www.behance.net/sizziedaud
118. www.behance.net/AriffAris*
119. www.behance.net/fizahrahim*
120. www.behance.net/jeffersonism*
121. www.behance.net/azzadism*
122. www.behance.net/nvrmnd
123. www.behance.net/keatleong*
124. www.behance.net/hoongyeoh
125. www.behance.net/hyrulanuar
126. www.behance.net/koyoox*
127. www.behance.net/VinceLow*
128. www.behance.net/awangpurba
129. . Want to be featured? register & upload your awesome works here today!

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The Behance portfolio feature compiled by Muid Latif, a renowned New Media Artist, Behance Official Ambassador™ of Malaysia, Official Adobe Influencer™ (Malaysia), Lead Project of Creative Commons Malaysia and Certified 'N.O.S.S 2012 & 2013 Creative Industry Expert' by MSC Malaysia. 

Visit Muid's portfolio http://www.behance.net/muidlatif & www.moedlatif.com

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Note: The portfolio orders that are featured in this blog are randomly discovered and it's on-going. If you're not on Behance, it's time to do so by registering your free Behance portfolio today! Talk to me via twitter if you like to have your Behance portfolio featured as I'd be happy to promote. Thanks!

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