I love art.
With the SPM results I obtained, I could have studied medicine or law.
But I chose art.
Today, I hold a Degree in Contemporary Arts, majoring in Theater.
Many people asked me, what IS performing arts? IS there anything to study in an art school? So what; you JUMP around like monkeys in class, and get grades for THAT?
Many do not realize the existence of art. Look around and observe your space. Is there art? Of course there's art. How the tables and chairs are arranged is also a work of art. Whether it is beautiful or not, that's subjective.
Art plays a very important role in our daily lives. It enriches it. I realized that those who love art are generally more appreciative towards every little thing in life. You'd be surprised how many people would just step on Mimosa Pudica / pokok Semalu without noticing the beauty of a plant that's able to feel 'shy'; even if you were to touch it so gently with your pinky.
Based on my observation, Australians appreciate art more than we do. (no offense)
Even if it's in a small town with not much architecture value, there are outdoor activities organized for the villagers' fun and pleasure.
It could be as simple as a 'flying the kite parade'.
Do you know that there's also an art to eat ice-cream? (:
When you're there, you automatically become more welcoming to incorporate outdoor activities into your life; like joining a picnic for lunch perhaps. Youths in Malaysia today look-up to fine dining and cool places to 'chill'.
But at 'chill' places, you miss out sweet sights like this.
I took a walk at a park one day and I thought this, looked like a bear hugging the tree! *imagination fades away...*
There are many elements in art. Music, arts, film, theater, fashion, or even cultural marketplaces... We just can't separate ourselves from the word a.r.t.
I know there's this marketplace every weekend at The Curve which sells multicultural things, but they miss out this element- Music.
This is a performance I happened to come across at Hobart. The tune this weird-looking instrument produces is surprisingly, jaw-dropping.
Pipe Piper looking for mice to kill? Hahaha... Maybe not.
Architecture IS Art.
Literally art. Knowing that weather is unpredictable and rain is merciless, these pedestrian painters still kept on going with their love of art to impress passer-bys.
Piercing your body... *cough* Is also a form of art.
I wonder if we have such nice statue places in Malaysia. Do you know that this place also sells interesting costumes and creatively designed toys?
No life no art, no art no life.
TELL ME WHERE CAN WE PLAY THIS IN MALAYSIA NOW!!!!! I WANT TO PLAYYY!!!!! SERIOUSLY ONE!!!!!
Theater, inescapable. Another rich form of art.
Hello Kai Resbeck!
Puppets = Theater = Performance = Art
Fashion in unmistakably art.
Salamanca Market @ Tasmania is also full of art. And people.
Who can say food is not one of them? Now you know you can make hot apple juice at home, by adding in some cinnamon powder, or ginger too!
This is art. In my eyes at least. HA HA HA!!!
Never have I seen this scene here.
Granted there's no sea in KL or it would be a landscape we'd all appreciate, but I've got a good news for all of you. =D
WHATEVER it is - be it music, art, film, theater, fashion, or marketplace, KLue Urbanscape 2009 has got it all for us this time around. It is the all-day creative arts festival!
TIME: 12 pm to 12 am
VENUE: KLPAC
PRICE: RM25 presale, & RM35 at door sale.
However, there's an even better news. The above are just details, alright?!
To all XPAX / U.O.X customers, if you are the first 200 visitor, you automatically already have 2 FREE tickets in your hands! Redeem them at the booth next to the ticketing counter at the event.
If you're worried that you can't make it there in time, buy a RM30 reload card to enter. If you are a new customer, do the same and you get a FREE Xpax / U.O.X starter pack as well. If you'd choose to buy the tickets instead, you can get them at RM25 only (got RM10 discount) at the door.
ican'twait! thisislikeaustraliainmalaysiaman! XD
For those who are more adventurous, there is a photography contest called the X-Snaps contest, open for all XPAX / U.O.X users only. Contest duration is from 27 June to 11 July.
There are 2 ways to do this:
a) Snap pictures using your camera during Urbanscape. The pictures must be about colour, fashion, music, and design. Upload the pictures at the 24hr KL area by passing over your media card at the booth.
b) Users who snap using cellphones can MMS and send to 26388. The MMS subject should include the name of the photo, the photo's category, and the person's name; all separated by a comma.
If you want to participate after the event, you can upload your pictures using one of these 2 methods:
a) Email it to xsnaps@xpax.com.my including the title & category of your picture, your name & mobile number.
b) Users using their cellphones can MMS their pictures to 26388. The MMS subject must include the following information separated by a comma (,) : Name & Category of photo, and also your name.
4 winners would be chosen, and each of them will receive a N97 + 1/2 year air time worth RM150 per month!
You can also visit Urbanscape's website for more information. See you there!!!
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