Creativity vs Emotions

What is creativity to you? Most people tend to think that art is expensive, people think that there must be a price to pay to enjoy art. Yes, there is a price to pay because for the most part, every type of art by every type of artist has its own price but it doesn’t always have to be expensive or posh or created with high end materials. Artwork usually goes much deeper than just depicting pretty objects. Art can be as basic as scribbles on a piece of plain paper or half cup of water with a pebble inside it and can still bring a whole lot of meaning behind it. You are the mastermind behind your work, you control your own creativity.

Creativity plays a big part in producing your own artwork and when it comes to creativity, the sky is the limit. Ideas can spark from from absolutely anything, anything at all. You will find it surprising that things around you could inspire to turn nothing into something. It could be the pen sitting across your desk or that old photo frame enclosed with wood structure that holds a picture hanging above your bed. I really enjoy art that is minimal but brings a whole lot of meaning behind every piece and here are some of the artists and their work which I think you might want to ponder upon :

 

Bryan Alexander Lim

Also known as Bryzoid, is a self portrait/fine art photographer. The way he creates his photos are distinctive and intriguing because his photos express feelings and emotions. The way he conceptualizes his photos is unique and carries intrinsic values. They tell a story, a story that you’ve never heard of but brings familiarity. They are surrealistic and dreamy in way so powerful that his artwork would let you experience genuine emotions and feelings while you look at his photos, his pictures will make you think and feel. If you want to know what I’m talking about, feel free to check his stuff out on his website and Instagram.

 

 

Sugee Wee

People might not know who she is or have never even heard of her, but her artwork is amazing, its not just art, but she makes something out of it. Her ideas are creative and nostalgic, the artwork is lovely, she adds a kind of vintage touch into it. Her photos are of the most random things such as plants, accessories, materials, her cat and so on. They are things we see around us daily but she adds her own style into her photos and make them look different. Recently she has just started her own collection of embroidery pieces called the ‘Chronic Bitchface Series’. Its basically embroidery sewing of faces and flowers in a very distinctive style. You might want to take a look at her artwork via her Pinterest and Instagram.

 

 

Marianne Tan

You will find her face familiar because she has appeared in a few Youtube short films but besides having the talent of acting, she’s more than just a pretty face. Behind that sweet and succulent smile lies a great digital illustrator. Her skills in digital illustrations are truly impressive as her painting carries within it a sense of motion, whether in the gestures of the brushstrokes or the intensity of the emotion. With her set of skills, she is able to make her illustrations come to live. Check her out on her Youtube channel and Facebook page.

 

 

Ashley Gan

Besides being young at heart, she creates extraordinary thought provoking art pieces. She claims that she is still in the process of soul searching. Her latest collection is titled ‘Broken’, a series of 5 uniquely cracked mirrors, these cracks are what Ashley sees in  relationships, broken promises, friendships, shattered expectations and hardships we often stumble upon in our life. It is true that when something is broken, it is unlikely when it comes to fixing it,  hence, we should appreciate the broken pieces and turn it into a memory. Feel free to check her out on her Instagram and website.

 

24 KILATES CELEBRATES 10 YEARS WITH THE ASICS GEL-RESPECTOR “VIRGEN EXTRA”.

Spanish based streetwear retailer 24 Kilates is celebrating their 10th anniversary milestones; they also included Asics to launch the 24 Kilates x Asics Gel-Respector “Virgen Extra” colorway. Staying loyal to Spain’s roots, the shoes actually inspired by one of their renowned product – Extra Virgin oil.

Taking the nod from olive’s hues, the shoe comes together with green, yellow and purple colors. Packing rich colors along it’s upper, the shoe is made up of premium suede and leather throughout with a satin alike material thrown on the tongue.

Overall, this is a very great-looking sneaker and worth to add in your collection. Each pair comes in a shoe bag, hang tag and shoe laces that show “Barcelona” and “24 Kilates” tagging. It would be best if they come with a bottle of olive oil, so while you are fresh on the kicks, you can drip some olive oil on a fresh salad.

They will available at Sole What websiteon 16th Jan, priced at RM769. Please take note that his shoe contains pigskin material.

Mercury Late 2015 Collection “Who Dares, Win.”

Mercury is a brand that inspired from a street wear outside with deep roots within street designs and premium quality goods to inspire youth to think even bigger. This time around they’ve released 3 new collection and they also did a collaboration with one of the local fixie/brand from MayhemFixed called the “Daily Deals”. With these set of bundles they set to make a real impact and keep things fresh with aesthetically-pleasing design for their supporter. For more info about their latest release please do check out their instagram or facebook.

MONKEY TIME X ASICS GEL-LYTE V “SAND LAYER”

Japanese compatriots monkey time had teamed up with Asics to deliver a new tone on the GEL-Lyte V sneaker, dubbed as “Sand Layer.” Heavily inspired by the desert’s scheme, the upper featuring different types of materials and several of sandy shades to mirror the vibe of a sand dune.

Picking up one of the finest material, the sneaker features a pigskin nubuck upper, whilst completed by a contrasting color on the inner construction. It will be launching at Sole What online store and Crossover. Price at RM659.

Goofy Clothing 2016 Collection “Classy Pressure Series”

Goofy Clothing a local brand that was established on September 2013. They aspire to refine daily life by delivering premium, timeless products and ideas that transcend the realms of art and fashion. They started collaborating with one of their friends band to make their first debut design t-shirt, and from that collaboration Goofy Clothing was born until now. Their Slogan “Have Faith & High Hopes” means they always have faith on their product to satisfy their supporter in other words what they call them as FAMILY. Now, with their newly release product from their latest collection called the “Classy Pressure Series”, Goofy Clothing has release a new headwear, hoodie and a t-shirt to complete their new collection. For those who are interested with their products please check out their official instagram for more info.

The Marksmen Series: @ewan_jade

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Kickstarting The Marksmen Series for the new year of 2016 will be fashion photographer Ewan Jade. He was born in Portsmouth, UK, but now calls Gombak his home and base. His passion for photography first bloomed back in 2007 when he was involved in a class project for his high school annual magazine. From there, he got hooked on photography and started buying photography magazines to improve his knowledge as computers and the internet were not so easily available back then.

Although we label Ewan as a fashion photographer, when we ask him what kind of photographer would he classify himself as, here’s what he said:-

I’m just a photography (by definition) enthusiast.

What is the most satisfying thing you enjoy about photography?

Getting to produce well composed pictures effectively yet managed to convey certain emotions.

What gear do you use?

As of now, I’m using the Nikon D7000 and Canon Powershooter G12
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What is your editing process like? And how does it differ from photos meant for instagram and those pictures meant for professional use? Or you dont have a difference?
My editing process is tailored according to the situation. The difference is, my Instagram pictures are more personal as I’m very particular with my feed while for professional use, it is according to my clients’ requests but at the same time still maintaining my very own aesthetics.

 

What is your take on the current photography landscape here in Malaysia?
It’s nice to see the growth of our local photography community where we see different individuals having interest in various genres of photography. Photography equipment is cheaper than before and it’s easier to get exposure with the help of various types of platforms in social media. The future looks bright.

 

 

 

 

Hanon x Asics 25th Anniversary Gel Lyte III

As referenced in the title, Hanon has joined ASICS once again to celebrate this milestone. Taking the cues from “Solstice”, the shoe appearing in a deep blue suede and plush purple nubuck upper. Hanon branding highlighted as 3M overlays to add a fine finishing move alongside a co-branding footbeds.

The reflectivity also hits the Tiger Stripes and woven lace, mirroring the ever-changing hues during the evenings of the summer months. Additional attention to detail can be seen by way of a dual branded tongue patch, embossed fire detail on each heel and comes with three lace sets.
Give the climate-inspired Hanon x ASICS GEL-Lyte III “Solstice” a look and anticipate the release on 10am, 16th January in-store at Sole What Midvelley, priced at RM729.

UNPLUGGED Vol. 4

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Back in 2015, Unplugged had invited Fazz,  Jumero & Sachie Amira to do their things but this year, 2016 they’re back and this time around they’re challenging louder rock band or artistes that rarely do acoustic sets to rearrange and revamp their set to go “UNPLUGGED”.

 

List for tonight performance are:

 

1. WANTED SYMPHONY

2. MODESCAPE

3. ARMON

4. LUX SPECTRA

Check Out Reformist Rebellion’s Latest Jogger Pants

Established in 2015, Reformist Rebellion (RR) is a Malaysian lifestyle brand that was founded by two design students who are passionate about making clothes that were not only stylish, but details oriented. The brand is aiming to produce edgy clothing that is simple enough to be worn on a day to day basis.

To kick things off for the brand, RR has chosen to produce a series of signature jogger pants for the everyday modern gentleman. Made out of premium twill cotton, the jogger pants is packed with details such as the keychain holder, a belt loop to prevent your belt from moving around, and an embroidered logo on the back. Check out the lookbook above and also the tutorial video on how to successfully use the belt loop below.

Be sure to follow Reformist Rebellion on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date with them.

Container Market 2016

Tricube KL will be holding the first ever Container Market in KL and they will be launching it in a series of 4 episodes on 4 different weekends. There will be booths selling food, handcrafts, drinks, and there will also be gigs and performances for you to enjoy. Besides that, they also invited a special guest for their upcoming opening ceremony on this coming Saturday, 16th of January 2016 at Sunway Nexis, Kota Damansara. The event will start from 10am to 11pm.  Like they said, they guarantee that you’ll definitely be CUBEXITED! For further information and updates on the event, feel free to check out their official Instagram and Facebook page.

 

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