Contextual Studies

Contextual Studies - Final Project 

Wafaa' Najihah Binti Mohd. Halim
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We received our final project brief in class. For this particular assignment, we are required to make documentary video about local artists. Also, we have to form a group of five to six members. So, Serra, Imani, Shu Ling, Yanlin and I decided to be in one group. On our first meeting, each one of us researched some of the local designers and artists. While doing my research, I stumbled on a website where we can find all the events that are currently happening in Malaysia. At the same time, we have an assignment for Mr. Stephen's class where we need to visit exhibitions, galleries, museums or art festivals. While going through the website, I saw an event called The Untamed Bloom; a collaborative exhibition of five local artists. So, Since we have five members in our group, we decided to research on those five artists. As for myself, I chose Manje. Quickly, I googled her name down and luckily, she blogged her artworks on various websites. Also, there are some informations about Manje on other websites too.

Profile of Manje

Mariyam Shany Ahmed, also known as Manje is a Maldivian self-taught artist who has been living in Malaysia for the past few years to chase her dream of becoming a successful artist. Manje has been using watercolours, acrylics, inks and and graphite as her mediums for every artworks that she has done. Her work mainly focuses on creating illustrations and paintings that depict fantasy characters. Her biggest inspirations are derived from various childhood fairytales and mythological characters, natural elements and also fantasy works from well-known fantasy artists all around the globe in the past and present. Manje had been an active member of the Malaysia and Maldives art community. Also, she had participated in many exhibitions, art bazaars and group shows in both countries. Currently, she is working as a designer consultant, mural painter and freelance artist. 

from left; Ajim, DURA, me, Serra, Yanlin, Imani, Shu Ling and Haris

References

https://www.behance.net/ArtByManje

http://dhivehiartistsunited.tumblr.com/post/37415992054/manje

http://www.coroflot.com/manje
http://manje.deviantart.com/prints/