iAC Unite In Arts Booklet

U I A
UNITE
ARTS
IN



2022

AVISUALARTEXHIBITION |11-15 DECEMBER | KAEDGALLERY,IIUM

INTRO‫ِبْس ِم ٱلَّٰلِه ٱلَّر ْحَٰمِن ٱلَّر ِح يِم‬
The Unite In Arts exhibition is the first visual art
exhibition in IIUM after 40 years establishment of IIUM
that showcases a variety of visual arts including
calligraphy, digital art, realism, crafts and abstract art.
This exhibition aims to give a platform to up and
coming Muslim artists of IIUM and to assist in
appreciating the beauty of integration between Islamic
Art and other art style.

This exhibition will exhibit more than 40 artists
artworks with various backgrounds and messages.
IIUM Art Club believes that IIUM, one of the most
famous Islamic universities in the world, could spread
awareness on the importance of Islamic Arts and arts
in general to all layers of society. This initiative can
make IIUM the Islamic university that cares about every
aspect of the field such as politics, economy, social life,
history, business and art.

Hence, this exhibition will portray that art is a form of
language where art unite people with different
backgrounds to appreciate and understand the

DUCTIONmessagesthatbeenexpressed bytheexhibitionartists.

COOKIE ‘AINAN HANAA BINTI MUHAMMAD SAIFULLAH ARTISTS

QURANIC MIRACLE


SYUKR A'LIA SHAKIRAH BINTI SHAH NIZAM

SABR AND SYUKR


SAKURA ABIYYU PUTRA HASSYAH

KHAT PROPHET MUHAMMAD PBUH ADIBAH KAHAR

WHEN WILL I REACH YOU AGAIN ADI IRFAN

FANTASY OF INNER SOUL AFIFAH HAYATI BT ABDULLAH

WHAT WE LOVE AISYA NABILAH BINTI SAHRONIZAM

WUDU' AMIR HAZIQ

AVERAGE CERAMIC ANAS BIN AHMAD ZAHARIM

KEEP MOVING FORWARD FAISHAL AQIL BIN MOHD ARIEF

PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE IRDINA IZZATI BINTI MOHD RASID

TOOK BY SURPRISE


LOOK AROUND YOU BECAUSE LOOK WHAT I FOUND


HEALING SALVE KARTINI BINTI KARIM

NUR JANNAH MOHAMAD AKMAL B. MOHAMAD AFFENDI

THE SEAFARER


DRONE DREAMS MOHAMMAD AKMAL BIN MOHD DAUD

AFTERNOON DEADLINE MOHAMMAD NAIR SHAFIQ BIN NAIM

DIGITAL PASSION


IGNORE THEM MUHAMMAD FADHLUL WAFI BIN AHMAD NAIM

THE LEGENDARY KELUANGMAN MUHAMMAD HARITH BIN ABD RAHMAN

THE GOLD OF RAMADAN MUHAMMAD HARITH BIN RADZI

IIUM GOLDEN PERSON


THE DOODLE SPRAY MUHAMMAD NABIL BIN MOHD MAIZUSHAH

THE CHI MOUNTAIN


CIRCLE OF REPENTANCE MUHAMMAD NUR AFIQ

ARCH MUSFIRAH BINTI SAIFBUDIN

A CHANCE TO LIVE NABIHAH HADI

URBAN EXPLORERS NUR HANANI BINTI MOHAMAD PAUZI

THE CANDLELIGHT


DO I LOOK GOOD IN IT ? NUR HAZIQAH ISMAIL

YOU'RE NOT HERE ANYMORE


GOLDEN TIME NUR IRDINA AISYAH BINTI ZAINUDIN

JULY FLOWERS


HOLDING ON NUR IRDINA BINTI FAKHRUL ANWAR

ENCHANTED


PLAYABLE PIECES NUR RASYIQAH BINTI SHAMSUL

KONSEPSI


THE LIGHT OF TRUTH NURSYAKIRAH

KHAULAH AL-AZWAR


BLUE MOZAIC NURUL FAKHIRA AZZAHRA

THE HORIZONTAL RAIHAN KHADIJAH BT AMINUDIN BAKI

THE SAFE PLACE


A FINE DAY TO PANIC RAIHANAH BINTI RABUAN

THE BLUE MEDUSA SARAH YASMIN BINTI RAMLAN

PROMISE


HELICONIA


KENANGA


DEPTHS SHAFIQAH AINA BT TABARAK HUSSAIN

A HOME, ONCE AND FOREVER. SHARIFAH NOOR EFFAH BINTI SYED AHMAD FUAD

THE BRIDGE


ADMIRING THE ADMIRER SHAZNUREEN SIRAJUDIN

GRADUATION


THE VISION FOREST SITI NURKHAIRINA BINTI KHAIRUDDIN

MANUSIA TUHAN (GOD’S HUMAN) WALID WAJDY

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b. 2000, Brunei

Cookie Quranic Miracle
2022 2022
Digital art print
A3 Size Digital art print
25.40 x 33.87
From time to time, the mind wanders to the
different ups and down that one has passed. Inspired by the interaction of Morgan Freeman and Ghanim Al-
How difficult and arduous a moment can be,
how patience can be stifling, but a humble Muftah during the opening ceremony of FIFA World Cup 2022 in
heart that remembers Allah can find
patience and virtue in the hardships of Qatar. Where Freeman questioned how numerous different countries,
others. Not to mock, not to pity but to seek
understanding and empathy and be grateful languages and cultures can unite when only one way is accepted,
with what has been given.
This piece seeks to remind how gratefulness Ghanim Al-Muftah r‫وًب‬ec‫ ُع‬ip‫ ُش‬ro‫ ْم‬c‫اُك‬a‫لَن‬tْ e‫ َع‬d‫يٌرَج‬b‫ب َو‬yِ ‫َٰىخ‬r‫ث‬eَ‫ٌْمن‬c‫يُأ‬i‫َِلو‬t‫ع‬iَn‫ك ٍر‬g‫لََّلذََه‬s‫ا‬u‫ْن‬r‫َمّن‬aِ‫ ِإ‬hۚ‫ْم‬ ‫كم‬Aُْ‫نُكا‬l‫َا‬-‫َقْق‬H‫خَأ ْتَل‬uَ ‫ه‬jِ‫ا‬u‫اَّنلَّل‬r‫ ِإ‬at‫ُْنسَد‬v‫ِعا‬e‫لَّن‬r‫ْما‬s‫اك‬eُ‫َمَه‬1‫َرَأ ُّي‬3‫ْكا‬:‫ََيأ‬
is often taken for granted. A child with barely
enough to eat can be the happiest person in ‫ا َو َقَب اِئَل ِلَت َع اَر ُفوا ۚ ِإَّن‬
the world with a single cookie given as a gift.
Allah has given us more than we can count, Human beings, We created you all from a male and a female, and
remembering Him with the utterance of Zikr
is the best return we can reciprocate. made you into nations and tribes so that you may know one another

!‫الحمد لله! الله أكبر‬ When this verse was presented to the entire world in grandeur,

hundreds of people who attended the event had their hearts guided

by Allah and converted to Islam. This fact alone reminds us that a

single verse of the Quran is capable of such feat and the miracle that

it carries. Imagine the miracle that can be created if 6236 verses were

presented. It is a beautiful thought that humbles the human mind and

develops how it can understand Allah better.

A few days after, a wonderful occurrance transpired at the art store.

The owner was a Chinese old lady, she was playing a record of

quranic recitation. As I was paying, she suddenly spoke up that the

recitation calms her heart and elaborated how calm she felt at the

church but the Quranic recitation calms her more, she explained that

she does not understand how conflicts occur due to the Quran. I was

gleeful beyond words as it was a chance for me to promote Islam.

The perfect verse to recite back to her was the exact verse recited by

Ghanim Al-Muftah at the FIFA World Cup 2022.

I want to find, by the end of this journey, that our hearts are united by

the Book of Allah.

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b. 2002, WS Putrajaya

The Vision Forest originated from a dream of the longest night I have
ever experienced in my life that certainly put me into a shock when I
woke up in the morning. It wasn’t a nightmare nor was it a dream of
blessing. However, it thus stuck in my mind for a while until it slowly
faded from my memory over the years. I remember how I got lost
into the woods with glistering and rainbow trunks shone by the
lights of the sun. It was the most memorable part of the dreams and
I shall keep it both mentally and physically in memories and art
form.

The Vision Forest
2017

Manusia Tuhan (God's Human) b. 2000, Selangor
2022
The keris, a heritage of Malay history, represents humankind itself.
Becoming a canvas itself created from 3D printing technology, it has
a total of five (5) different layers of color which tells the life story of
each human born into this world. First layer is white, painted in only
one direction; representing the clean white slate of every newborn,
regardless of what background their parents are. Second layer is
gray, painted in many directions; as newborns grow older, they start
to absorb the world around them. Third layer is reddish orange,
painted in many directions with rough textures; representing the
shaping of one’s identity (personality, race, etc.) Fourth layer is red;
mimicking the action of lunging the keris into an enemy’s body,
twisting and pulling it out, it represents mistakes and sacrifices that
each human inevitably makes. In a deeper sense, this particular red
represents the sacrifices of my Malay ancestors in fighting
numerous colonizers to defend this very land, and most importantly,
to defend Islam. Fifth and final layer is green, mimicking the action of
gripping the handle; every human being will surely return to Him.
Mistakes are to be repented, sacrifices are made with Him as the
main intention, and every life experience are to be used to protect
and raise Islam in each different era.

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b. 2000, Johor

Promise The Blue Medusa
2022 2021
Pencil Colour & Watercolor Pencil Colour & Watercolor
A3 size A3 size

They say the only thing constant is change, from one We live together,
place to another, from one phase of life to another. In our safe sanctuary,
That's a promise no one can break, the qada and qadar With no one dare to come,
written up above. They call us love in a mist,
As everyone such beautiful ladies,
Exist in the same ecosystem,
A cloud-like palace.

But non dare to come,
For the reason;
We only have each other,
As they say we're devil in the bush,
When they come too close,
Their astonishment became their last,
As they turn to stone,

A take on lowering your gaze

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Kenanga Heliconia
2022 2020
Pencil Colour & Watercolor Pencil Colour & Watercolor
A3 size A3 size

Segumpal kenanga, Common flower at most establishments
Dipetik pohon merimbun; but not really noticeable by anyone. But
Mengering di dada baju, that never stops anyone from having them.
Mewangi bertemu pencipta. As common as it gets, every creation have
a purpose in life, even for a common flower.
Sekuntum kenanga,
Dibiar pohon merimbun;
Melayu gugur ke tanah,
Mewangi bertemu pencipta.
Kenanga tinggal kenangan.

The flower used by my late grandfather as
a fragrance when he prays at the mosque.

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b. 2002, Kuala Lumpur

Depicts the mixed feelings of her past , present and the future. The
uncertainties she faces while facing trials in her life. Different
situations, different environments, different people among the past ,
present and maybe the future. The trees symbolize growth, and the
mixed colors represent tinted memories she made and the white
line represents the path that she yet has not encountered. Yes
indeed it is difficult to strive for the best in life but in whatever
timeline she is in , by the will of Allah S.W.T , with the remembrance
of her Creator , she will try to never give up.

Past, Present And Future
2022
210 x 297 mm ( A4 Paper )
Digital Art Print

Walking back to my dorm from classes made me tired while thinking Look Around You Because Look What I
of the endless assignment and quizzes due next week but I found Found
myself passing beautiful flowers with vibrant colors. It made me 2022
smile. I never knew that flowers alone could be so radiant and 210 x 297 mm
beautiful. The positivity spreads while just growing and being there Digital Art Print
is wonderful. Imagine what your existence can do by just growing
happily ? The small or big contributions that you make for yourself ,
for others and for the sake of Allah S.W.T are enough to create or
bring your radiant , beautiful self.For parents, family, friends and the
society. You are enough. Thank you for growing healthily and happy.

6

Took By Surprise The art piece depicts a situation which took me by surprise. The fishes
2022 represent individuals that work within the same environment (the
Digital Art Print blue ocean). Three different types of fishes swimming in the same
40.005 x 49.992 cm blue ocean but why are these fishes swimming among its own type? I
sometimes wonder what if these fishes with different backgrounds
b. 2002, Sabah but somewhat similar identities are swimming in a pack inside the
same blue ocean. Don’t you think each fish will present itself in its
most unique way? However, some fishes prefer to swim among the
same type because it feels powerful in some way. In the end, to
create changes will always be the fishes that stay out of their
comfort zone.

b. 2000, Kuala Lumpur

Drone Dreams Healing Salve
IIUM, Gombak 2022
2022 Canvas Painting
Acrylic
Photography is always the hobby I’m aiming to step 400mm x 400mm x 5mm
ahead of my future. However, taking photos with just
normal phones on the ground is not as interesting as In the heart of morose,
the picture. I wish I could experience the fun and the The past seem perplex to be forgotten
beauty as good as the picture I take as well. Thus, Sometimes it glints in deep inside
taking pictures with drones is always my best goal in Going through my eyes, make delusion to
taking my hobby into the next level. the heart,
Hypnagogic hallucination for the mind,
However the mother nature alleviates,
The agony I carry about with me all day,
Just like the healing salve.

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Xuánkōng Sì ‫َو َتْن ِح ُت وَن ِم َن ٱْلِج َب اِل ُب ُي وًۭتا َفٰـِر ِه يَن‬
2022
Art Print to carve homes in the mountains with great skill? (Ash-Shu’ara)
Pen & Watercolour
20cm x 29.7cm The verse says, they were given the advantage of being able to
carve a mountain to use as their home and place of residence. This is
What We Love not an easy job, but they can do it.
2022
Digital Xuankong Temple is located at Hunyuan city, Datong, Shanxi
B4; 25.70 cm X 36.40 cm Province, China. It was constructed in 491 CE and has lasted for
more than 1500 years. The Hanging Temple is a temple built into a
8 cliff (246 ft above the ground) near Mount Heng in Hunyuan County,
Datong City, Shanxi Province, China. The uniqueness of the temple is
it combines Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, which are the
three traditional Chinese philosophies or religions.

b. 2003, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Food is an important part of my identity as someone who lived
internationally for most of my life and struggled with my cultural
identity. I had little to no hold on my identity as a Malaysian, but
what kept me rooted was my mother’s adamant attempts to
recreate Malaysian food in a foreign environment. And this was the
same experience most of my friends had after moving out of their
respective countries at a young age.

The painting conveys that food is an essential part of our culture
and identity, as well as a means of sharing our cultures with others. I
have attempted to represent as much food as possible as an ode to
the friends I hold dear to my heart, especially those who have
struggled with their own identities. For where there is good food,
there is good company. And where there is both, there’s love.

b. 2001, Perak In life, we shall face many roads that we must cross in order to
move towards the next chapter of life. Using the tools we were
Keep Moving Forward provided, we can utilize them to overcome the obstacles throughout
2022 our journey. Eyes to assess situations, ears for hearing warnings,
b.2002, Melaka hands for protection and support, and legs to initiate our movement
forward. We all believed that without these instruments, it’s
impossible to move forward……

But then came another group of people, humans who have lost a
part of their organic tools, losing some abilities, increasing their
difficulty to face life’s challenges. Equipped with a replacement tool,
inferior to their original ones, they face the road head-on,
heightening their remaining tools to their fullest potential.

Alas, they are living proof that no matter how disadvantaged we
are, it’s never impossible to KEEP MOVING FORWARD.

b. 1998, Perak

Average Ceramic When Will I Reach You Again
2022 2022
35cm x 23cm x 13cm Acrylic on paper
A4
This piece is indicative to the way we have been conditioned to
look at certain materials and patterns and generalise their usages. This artwork is heavily inspired by Vincent
The patterns on the shoe are inspired by “Ling Long” bowls from van Gogh art style. Vincent van Gogh is my
the Ming dynasty. These patterns are expected to be on hard favourite impression artist due to his art
ceramic like materials but this piece challenges the normal as it journey where his work was appreciated
redefines what patterns should and should not appear on different after he died.
materials. Tying this back to Islam, we live in a world heavily
dictated by secular yardsticks to life. The “Average Ceramic” exists The meaning of this artwork is a man who
in a space beyond that of which social pressure and secular seeks peace and the presence of God. He's
influences may dictate. asking God to ease his journey after grieving
the loss that he felt. He knew God is the only
way for him to get out from this misery.

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b. 2000, Selangor

Nur Jannah The Seafarer
2022 2022
Traditional Art Traditional Art
29.70 cm x 42.00 cm 21.00 cm x 21.00 cm

After the loss of her mother, Nur Jannah faced grief Based on the poem under the same name, it tells a story of
and depression whilst looking back into their heartfelt the sailor’s venture through the seas, experiencing the
moment together. Left alone, she has to hold onto wonders and horrors of God’s creation. This art piece sets
her mother’s words; loving yourself the way Mom off with the viewer looking out the window of the ship,
loved you. Nur Jannah, overwhelmed with sadness, battling the sea currents of the violent storm. Outside the
slowly regains her self-respect and dignity to live on window, another ship succumbed to the waves, sank down
to the world while her mother watches over from the to the seafloor. Skies are filled with ravaging winds, rocking
afterlife. the ship and throwing the helpless crews into the
monstrous sea.

b. 2001, Kedah The Legendary Keluangman
2022
A local animation we all saw and loved during our childhood.
Reminiscing the graceness of classic style and putting my
own style and bring it to life and paying a homage to the
original Keluangman. I absolutely adore the style
Keluangman has. Replicating the same element and
expression of his original look into my own twist is what I was
going for and I hope to be able to share my love of this hero
with everyone and embrace the nostalgia together.

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b. 2002, Sabah

Afternoon Deadline Digital Passion
2022 2022
A4: 29.7 x 21 cm A4: 29.7 x 21 cm

The sky is gold, the overture of afternoon is closing in. A piece of artwork illustrating an enthusiastic girl brimming
The time is nigh as the deadline approaches. An with passion, a digital passion on making art in digital
engineer student just got out of exam hall yet the medium. Her enthusiasm is born through the hardship of
stress is not relieved. He still got assignment to do overcoming art block and joining art club in her university.
and the due date is thus night. Relatable don't you Finding out a 10 years old kid could draw better pieces than
think? what she is currently capable of really put her in a state of
anxiety, but it doesn't stop her passion to develop her crafts
even more. The universal stylus is depicted as unlimited
accessibility to draw in any device as long as it has an
application fit for it. And with enough confidence, she will
reach her artistic goal, eventually. The artstyle of this
artwork is inspired by a professional illustrator, LAM, with
its use of high saturation color in this case yellow to convey
the theme of passion, hence, the title.

Ignore Them b. 2002, Kuala Lumpur
2022 Tells the story of a student who is often the subject of other
students' gossip. Because of that, he often wears headphones to
cover his ears from hearing their gossip and his inner told him to
IGNORE THEM.

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b. 2001, Ipoh, Perak This art designed with Arabic calligraphy and Tezhib ornament
which are the finest art forms in Islam. The overall art represents
The Gold of Ramadan three holiest things in Islam which are the holy Quran, the holy
2021 month of Ramadan and the holy Kaaba, Mecca. This relates that
A1 (59.4 x 84.1 cm) Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received his first revelation in the Cave
of Hira, Mecca, in Ramadan.

The Arabic calligraphy with gold colour symbolizes something very
valuable in Islam. "The month of Ramadan [is that] in which was
revealed the Quran, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of
guidance and criterion" (Al-baqarah: 185).

If we rotate this Art horizontally to the right and to the left, we can
see the number 10 and 01. This means the final 10 days of
Ramadan are considered the most essential opportunities for
worship in order to get “Laylat al-Qadr". The number 01 means the
first verses of the Quran were revealed to our Prophet in Ramadan.
The Islamic Geometry with silver colour in this art symbolizes the
shape of the door or gate. This related to the hadith: "When
Ramadan begins, the gates of Jannah are opened, the gates of Hell
are closed, and the devils are chained"
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

This art designed with Arabic calligraphy and Tezhib ornament
which are the finest art forms in Islam. The overall art represents the
name of IIUM Rector Prof. Emeritus Tan Sri Dato' Dzulkifli Abdul
Razak written in Arabic calligraphy and decorated with the Islamic
Geometry inspired from the Rectory Building (Muhammad Abdul-
Rauf Building). He is a Golden Person of IIUM who has served as the
6th Rector of the International Islamic University Malaysia since 1
August 2018, who contributes his experience and leadership to
administer IIUM towards excellence and place the university as a
global centre for reference in Islamic knowledge. The eight corners
of the Islamic Geometry in this art symbolize among the
characteristics of IIUM logo which represent the different branches
of human knowledge or academic disciplines which spring from the
same source i.e., Revelation and Tawheed. The corners point in
different directions, yet they are united by the principle of Ibadah,
through correct Aqidah (belief), Shari’ah (Law) and Akhlaq (Islamic
ethics).

IIUM Golden Person
2022
A1 (59.4 x 84.1 cm)

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b. 1998, Perlis b. 2002, Johor

Wudu' The Doodle Spray
2022 2017

There are no fairer hands than the ones that It was the peak time where I was into arts and really want to
are being washed in order to meet their learn how to make awesome art that I keep watching on the
creator. internet especially on Youtube. One day I stumbled upon
doodle arts on Youtube since it became a trend in my school,
thus I wish to learn new things as well. However, all the
doodles I searched were too basic and boring whenever I
searched “doodles” or “doodle arts” on google images, so I
tried to find something new via Youtube. Long behold, I finally
found my fav doodle art style by Vexx. For me personally, I
think the way he expresses his feelings by doing doodles is
unlike any other generic doodle arts. Thus I keep learning and
practicing on random papers at random times (even during
classes), just to match his artstyle for me to learn his way.
Thus, this art was created on my very first page of my art
journal volume 2 and will always be my first thing to watch
everytime I open the journal.

The Chi Mountain The story of the arts is heavily inspired by the movie Kungfu Panda 3
2018 that was released 2 years ago and gave alot of intentions into
animation and arts. Same as the movie, this artwork also has a story
on how I wanted to improve my skills in water painting during
highschool projects for SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia) next year.

It was such a pleasant day with a gentle breeze of the time blowing
the wind of imagination for me to do the art. The surrounding peace
strongly reminds me of how someone who could control everything
is by controlling themselves, by inner peace. Thus a suitable place
such as where an infamous Master Oogway train to find peace is at
the top of a mountain of the origin of Kungfu, drift aside of a water
pond under a Sakura Tree. Thus, peace~ or Chi so what they called
China were drawn and illustrates into a piece of paper were the
author keeps and loves until the very end.

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Circle Of Repentance b. 2002, Selangor
2022
There's always a time when I feel hopeless and tired. Thinking about
my health, wealth and life and the pressure got my mind clouded.
Sometimes I feel like giving up. There's nothing I can escape to until I
find Allah. For every Ibadah I did, my heart feels lighter and at more
ease. I can see myself being happy again and start to try enjoying
my life for the time being. I started to do things I like such as video
games and online entertainment. Being too absorbed with these
things, I was distracted by the worldly pleasure. Subconsciously I do
less and less Ibadah. And thus the circle repeats. DISTRACTED,
REGRET, REPENT.

b. 2000, Selangor

There is no arch without two supports. Oftentimes, one overlooked
the supreme power which holds the weight on one's shoulder. And
only through the acknowledgment of that power - one will find ease
in hurt.

Arch
2022

b. 2001, Terengganu A Chance to Live
2022
ーEveryday, we see ourselves hustling to live; we're on our phone,

working, studying, crying and everything is tiring.

ーBut sometimes, it's good to take a breather. It's good to stop

whatever we're getting at get out there and see the beauty of
nature; the beauty of doing nothing; the beauty of life. It's ethereal.

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Urban Explorers b. 2000, Kedah
2022
Digital Art Print This artwork was made to capture my conviction that anyone can
30.00 cm x 40.00 cm become an explorer even if they did it from their own backyard.
Being interested in Astronomy since I was a kid, I thought only
The Candlelight astronauts could enjoy the feeling of observing the galaxy up close.
2022 I’m proven wrong when I learned that as I am now, I’m already an
Digital Art Print explorer of the galactic unknown just like them. Though I may not be
(A4) 29.70 cm x 21.00 cm as trained or educated as them, I observed the night sky and
admired one of God’s most magnificent gifts all the same. Stars
Do I Look Good In It? shining in the night sky guide wanderers and travelers alike. Thus, it
2022 is open for all to view and contemplate. All of us are Urban Explorers
Gouache on Paper in our own ways.
11.69 x 8.27 inches
Everyone goes through life at their own pace and experiences their
own versions of trials and tribulations. Some people will be tested
with riches or poverty, health or insecurities, intelligence or
ignorance. We might go through these situations even if we didn’t
want to. Be that as it may, I will still strive to move forward until I’m
unable to do so. Regardless of what happens to me in life, I will
always be here, being me.

THE CANDLELIGHT:
“In the dreadful dark, I shine the brightest,
In the lulling light, I shine fair and fine,
In the luminous light, I shine the dimmest,
But no matter what may come, I will still shine.”

b. 2002, Johor

Portrays the story on how we observe someone who is beautiful or
prettier in our eyes and having the thought to change what that is
given to us. The subjects portrays imperfections and how they also
have their own insecurities. This is when the importance of gratitude
comes into this matter. In the 4th verse of Surah At Tin, tells us how
Allah SWT created us in the best form. Why is the beauty that you
perceive is something that needs to be searched for? It has always
been within you. :)

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You're Not Here Anymore Tells a story about loneliness in the presence of family. A family who
2022 were supposed to be with each other, to build stronger bonds every
Coffee on Paper single day, but because of time and distance, they were separated.
11.69 x 8.27 inches Years passed, they haven't managed to keep in contact with each
other.Suddenly,the storm came. The storm of emotions and
miscommunication which led to the family’s separation. They start
to build their own new families ignoring the one that needs to be
cherished. She whispered, You’re not here anymore and I wish you
the best.

b. 2001, Bachok, Kelantan

This is inspired by a Malay idiom, “Masa itu emas” (“Time is gold”)
that is used to showcase the importance of time to us. It also serves
as a reminder, as well as a lesson on how precious time is and that it
should not be wasted— not even for a single moment because once
it is used, or left wasted, you can no longer get it back nor rewind the
time.

In English, they also have the same idiom which is “Time is money”,
which also implies a similar meaning.

Golden Time July Flowers
2022 2022
Acrylic on canvas Acrylic on canvas
30 cm x 20 cm 20 cm x 20 cm

Both of the flowers that are painted are the flowers that are dubbed
as July’s birth flowers; larkspur and waterlily. Of course, as many
things, the those flowers also come with their meaning.

Larkspur symbolizes the strong bond of love. The bond can be of
anything from familial love, to platonic to romantic love. It can also
symbolizes positivity and dedication — which can be related to
strong bond of love. Waterlily, on the other hand, symbolizes purity
and innocence. If one can combine these two flowers into one
sentiment, it takes a lot for a person to create a strong bond of love,
which also retained its purity and innocence, but if they put in a lot
of dedication and positivity into it, the bond can last.

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Holding On b. 2001, Selangor
2022
The simple art of one hand holding a bouquet of flowers with a tied
Enchanted blue ribbon. This art piece depicts survival oneself by holding on to
2022 all of the emotions bundled up together. The various colors of
flowers and the blue ribbon symbolize feelings. White flowers for
Konsepsi youthfulness and innocence, red flowers for passion and anger, pink
2019 flowers for love, and green leaves for growth. The abundance of
Gouache on Paper emotions was tied with a blue ribbon representing serenity and
20.8 × 14.6 cm calm. The purpose of this art piece is to help people with
overwhelming feelings to understand that not everything is under
our control, but we can choose which feelings to feel and which to
ignore.

Roses are usually known as flowers that symbolize love, passion,
friendship, relationship, and many more. Not only that, but roses are
also popular with its thorn along their greenish stem. The following
piece represents an enchantment of flowers as they bloom and
attract butterflies. The thorns keep the roses safe. Among the
bloomed flowers, the roses’ thorn was hidden from plain sight.
Beauty attracts all, but in beauty lies dangers. Realizing that we
should never simply get attracted to outer appearances is the
purpose embodied in this painting. However there was no danger
lies in this painting, may you all be enchanted by this painting.
In English, they also have the same idiom which is “Time is money”,
which also implies a similar meaning.

b. 2003, Selangor

The painting is a remake of a still life sculpture Comedian (fresh
banana duct taped to a wall) made in 2019. A conceptual artwork
by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. The artwork sold at a price of
$120000 and made the internet question its worth. The artist states
that Comedian is to show how rich people are clueless about the
price of a banana. Some gave bad opinions and some took a positive
opinion about it. This to show konsepsi about people's points of
views. And for me, Comedian is a genius artwork. What say you?

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The artwork is a painting of a person’s hands playing a piano pieces
with a normal human right hand and a lego hand for the left's. The
painting didn't really focus on the person's hands, instead it focuses
for the whole picture situations. The painting sets in a soft dark cool
tone to represent the music pieces the person is playing. The piece of
lego hand showed the stiffness of the person's hand to play the
music and somehow made the picture stuck in motions of silence.

Playable Pieces The Light Of Truth
2022 2022
Gouache on Paper
24.8 × 18.8 cm Khaulah al-Azwar
2022
NURSYAKIRAH

b. 2000, Selangor

The world now or at the end of this age, new things appear which
can make people more careless with the world. Everywhere there is
more and more entertainment and it is increasing. For example,
entertainment clubs, gambling and others and when we become
more negligent, we may forget Allah and fall into the valley. Finally,
Allah will also forget us. Therefore, by getting closer to God and
religion will keep us away from forbidden and negligent things. Find
the right path when you are on the wrong path. And beg forgiveness
from Allah for the sin committed because indeed Allah is Forgiving
and we must not delay repentance.

Khaulah al-Azwar, known as Arab Muslim warrior, is a brave Muslim
woman who fought in the war against the Roman army. She is
reliable in using weapons and riding the horse. This makes her a
great Muslim woman. Therefore, Khaulah al-Azwar is the best
example for Muslims, especially among women. This will strengthen
the spirit and perseverance of women. Not only do we need to be
strong physically but also mentally. With that, we will acquire good
characters and do good deeds. Khaulah is also a good example for
people because she is always closer to Allah such as reciting the al-
Quran. So that, as a Muslim, we need to do what is good and what
the religion order us to do to make us become a good muslim and
muslimah.

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b. 2000, Bogor, Indonesia

The kalimah/sentence showed from the mozaic is "Bismillâh ar-
Rahmân ar-Rahîm", the sentence that Muslims say in every
beginning of any actions. It corresponds to the blue color which
represents the color of water; the beginning of every living thing
{and We made from water every living thing.} [Quran, 21:30].

As it is inspired by Syed Naquib Al Attas in the explanation of his art;
"the fish is moving in the sea without a shore, the Sea of Absolute
Being (al-wujûd al-mutlaq)", then that action will not be easy. It has
a lot of mozaic; that if humans are unable to arrange it will be
broken, and if it is arranged correctly the beauty will be seen.

Blue Mozaic
2022

b. 2000, Kedah

The Horizontal was created to symbolize my wonder about the
ocean. How deep an ocean could be and how far its horizon can be
seen. The strong waves could be roaring but still, humans find their
healing. Why does staring at the ocean feel so calming and
peaceful? Where did the feeling come from but we are not visiting it
often? Then, I realized that The Creator of the ocean put the feelings
for us to think, He is Allah the Greatest after all.

The Horizontal The Safe Place
2022 2022
Acrylic on canvas Acrylic on panel canvas
40 cm x 40 cm 20 cm x 20 cm

This painting was created based on the photo I took at IIUM Kuantan
during my CFS time. I named it "The Safe Place" because I want to
remember every person that I called as my safe place everytime I
look at this painting. Not so many, but they are there for me. Dear
my safe place, you know who you are. So, thank you ;).

Next, I am also using some impressionist techniques where I express
my own emotions in the painting freely without focusing on detail
too much.

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b.1997, Sarawak What a fine day to panic!
9.30 a.m. was the promise
A Fine Day To Panic But time flew by faster
2022 than the blink of an eye
Digital art print
21.0 cm × 29.7 cm Driving like a madman
Criss-crossing roads
Fantasy Of Inner Soul Maneuvering past strangers’ cars
2022 Missing one roundabout
(3508 x 2480 px) A4 paper and a junction near the school compound

20 One missed call
Way past the appointed time
Seventeen minutes too late
Smartphone could sense panic
It slipped and dropped under the car seat
Heart leaping out of chest
Calm down, it’s fine, it happens to everyone!

Destination welcomed the tardy one eventually
No excuses
Not the traffic
No one’s fault but mine
Waiting ticket in hand
Taking the seat in silence
Ring Ring
Another phone call
Now no longer missed
“Yes, yes. I’m here now.
Sorry, I was late.”

AFIFAH HAYATI BT ABDULLAH

b. 2001, Terengganu

This art is to show the fantasy of my inner soul that have been
dreaming to become an amazing artist but still waiting for the right
time to achieve it. The pink little human on top of the cloud at the
left side is me now looking at my dream. At the same time, I want to
describe this art with another meaning which is dare to live by
letting go as I find myself willing to let go of my dream as I’m
moving forward with what I have currently doing now and enjoying
my life. Because sometimes I feel like this dream is quite impossible
for me to achieve and I want to stop chasing for it. I believe, a little
lost will be the result of me finding a lot of mysterious things that
able to open my eyes to see other side of me. But still, I’m just going
to be a little human with a big dream as I pictured in this art.

Depths b. 2001, Selangor
2022
Watercolour on paper There is often a misconception about the sea - monsters lurk in its
A3 depths, unknown beasts that have been around for thousands of
years.
In truth, the high seas are a prime example of God's Greatness:
beautiful creatures of all shapes and colours call the depths their
home. This piece highlights the beauty stored within our oceans, a
beauty that so many are ignorant of.

b. 1998, Pahang A Home, Once and Forever
2022
This is my first acrylic on canvas painting, and I chose to paint my Acrylic on Canvas
second home, IIUM. Painting this piece has been both challenging 30x30cm
and emotional. Apart from learning and making mistakes as I paint, I
have reminisced many memories made since 2017, until today, my
final semester here. This painting depicts the aerial view of IIUM’s
buildings and its beautiful nature backdrop, which are the blue sky
with fluffy clouds, the magnificent hill and green forest, together
with the big shady trees along the roads in the campus. The
picturesque scenery of IIUM has always been one of its special
values, providing serenity and tranquility to fellow students. The
striking blue roof and mesmerizing green nature here interestingly
defines IIUM, and will surely resonate to all those who have been
here, always, and thus, will be forever engraved in my heart too.

In this piece, I painted a view from a small bridge in the center of
IIUM campus. I have lovingly worked into this piece, exploring new
colors, techniques and opening doors to creativity in expressing and
realizing my vision. This wooden dark brown bridge has a special
place in my heart. The shady heavenly trees towering in front of the
Azman Hashim Complex highlight the inclusion of nature in between
the structures of the campus, which is always pleasant to the eyes.
With the river flowing underneath, it is a cherry on top to the
exquisiteness of IIUM’s nature inside the campus. This bridge has
witnessed laughter and sadness of everyone here, offering solace to
those who crossed it, in the nature it presents, beneath and ahead.

The Bridge
2022
Acrylic on Canvas
30x30cm

30 x 30cm

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b. 2000, Selangor

In her journey to find inspiration, her gaze set upon herself. Realizing
the true beauty she longed for..
How can I be so blind.
As an artist we always search for something to admire. Never did
they know there was someone to find us admiring.
We usually interpret beauty as a physical appearance as we see
from magazines, entertainment television and models.
beauty comes from the inner self. Natural and real beauty is created
from within the heart of individuals. When a real beauty develops, it
is expressed as a charming, attractive, and glamorous soul that is
hard for one to contain.

Admiring The Admirer
2021
300 dpi A3

The day that we students longed for. On this day, happiness and Graduation
relief are mixed together to celebrate the efforts that have been 2022
poured wholeheartedly into our future self. This art depicts the 300 dpi A3
glimpse of convocation day. The felt of achievement that we can
experience. For most people, graduation is a memorable day. It is
hard for them to forget it even after a hundred years. The smiley
faces, cried of joy from parents, and the scream of joy. The robe is
from IIUM which is from my university. I cant wait to graduate next
year. I hope it goes well

ADIBAH KAHAR

b. 2000, Johor

Prophet Muhammad PBUH is a familiar name to us. A very perfect
figure. Her beautiful personality makes everyone fall in love with
him. But there are also those who hate him. The Prophet PBUH
displayed the greatest patience in any circumstances that he faced
and that’s one of the reason why Islam has spread throughout the
world today. Allahumma Solli Ala Saidina Muhammad Wa Ala Alihi
Wasohbihi Wasallam

Khat Prophet Muhammad PBUH
2022

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b.2001, Kelantan

Sabr and Syukr
2022

Syukr is something we can express it, something
others can see. Meanwhile, sabr is hidden, people
hardly to understand and hard to be apply.

Syukr
2022
Syukr is the original words of my name. From the
arabic words which means gratitude. It was the
name that my parent give it and use to call me.
Hoping that i will be a grateful person just like my
name. When people call this name, like dua for me.

b, 2000, Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia Sakura
2022
I was fascinated by the color of Sakura’s flower petals, and
what Japanese people thought of it. People in Japan think 23
that this lovely blossom represents life's hope. There are
several lessons that can be drawn from the meaning or
actual meaning of this pink blossom. This flower encourages
people to be grateful in any circumstances, that there are
always joys and tragedies, life and death. Furthermore, locals
think that this pink blossom is one of the flowers that offers
good luck and abundance of prosperity. This flower, which is
said to be the mother of life, is utilized as a symbol of hope,
defining a life full of hope and a bright future.

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