Ishak Ramli

VISUAL ART FROM THE PERSPECTIVES OF ISLAMIC SHARIAH: A NEED ASSESSMENT ANALYSES

Based on the previous studies on issues concerning visual artwork, many suggested an improvement has to be made on the Guidelines about Visual Art from the Islamic Perspectives (1987). Referring to the guideline, the process of producing visual artwork deals with the visual subject and the style of presenting the visual form. As a reference in producing Shariah compliant visual artwork, the guideline should be improved based on the evolving of the contemporary art. This paper aims to explore the needs of study on visual art from the perspectives of Islamic Shariah base on the contemporary development in the art scene. Given this gap, this study attempts to discuss the literature review for compiling the preliminary view point on the guideline status quo. The result shows that there are deficiencies in the guideline in terms of visual subject, visual form and visual content discussion. It is hoped that this study will pave the way to new frontier in the Contemporary Visual Art based on Islamic Shariah which has a huge contribution to the sustainability of national art. Result of this study can become a literature for those researchers who are intent to discover on this topic. Recommendation was given for further investigation into a refinement the guideline base on the contemporary art development through the qualitative research.

Printmaking Terminology: Correlation on Definition Study Between Matrix in Printmaking and Ready-Made Material Mould in Industries

Printmaking is fast developing and gaining more interest. Naturally the interpretation is actively discussed among artists and art activists alike. The new technology and methodology in printmaking are fast becoming the new mode in replacing the traditional printmaking techniques, reconstructing and extending the conventional definition of printmaking through the experimental usage of various materials. To identify and further understand and interpret what is printing, the printmaking definition is looked into in terms of matrix in everyday material application. Total understanding of printmaking’s matrix will allow the production of printmaking to be clearer, simpler to grasp, and extended/advanced artwork of printmaking. This change provides a paradigm shift in the art of printmaking where it will continuously evolve and move forward to adapt to changing times and interpretations.

Characteristics of Multifunction Malaysian Art Galleries

Art galleries are known as places that exhibit both art and artworks such as paintings or sculpture. However, an art gallery is supposed to be a platform to enhance not only the quality of fine art but also as the introduction of new art and design products. Based on this notion, this study aimed to redefine the role of the art gallery in order to enhance the development of the art and design industry which not only includes exhibiting fine art artwork but also in terms of promoting and introducing new art and design products. In this research, the researchers first adopted an observation approach to collect data. Secondly, the researchers interviewed the gallery curators. Both government and private galleries were sampled. Structured questions were used in designing the questionnaire which focused on the role of the art gallery as an art centre as well as the function of the existing art galleries. Findings from this study focused on how art galleries in Malaysia did not have knowledge about the real function of art galleries and why they held to their strategies of making profits only from exhibiting fine art. This study should help to expand the functions of art galleries by promoting and exhibiting all types of art and design works. Also, public programming or activities such as art competitions and art seminars can be held in the art galleries as well.

The Exploration Technique of Nature for Contemporary Batik Design

This research paper is about finding the new tools or materials in making batik which is using nature resources as tools. This research will expose the combination of both practice studio-based and historical research-type methods. Based on the explorations, the finding lines which can be a new creation in textile design. The outcome from this research purposely will be implemented in the textile industry as a new methodology of batik design. The exploration also shall be a guideline to batik makers and at the same time also can be implemented as a learning process in academic institutions.

Typography and Its Significant to Memorizing a Logo

Typography is proven able to give an impact to the mind and psychology. Even though there are many studies on typography conducted, there are not many studies conducted in the context of graphics design to see how the physical aspect of typography helps in memorizing a logo. Thus, this paper examines the physical aspect of typography and its relationship with how a person memorizes a logo. From the results, it shows there are significant positive relationships between physical aspects of typography and how a person memorizes a logo.

The development of guidelines in printmaking

This paper reports a study which aimed to produce useful guidelines for producing artwork for printmaking artist. Employing the content analysis approach as the main research method, the study develops printmaking guidelines for artwork which consists of two critical components, namely definition and characters. The definition components is further broken down into “matrix”, “transferring” and “by product” while the character components are divided into “multiple”, “duplication” and “mass product”. The developed guidelines should be useful to not only contemporary printmaking artist but also higher learning institution and the general public.