KUALA LUMPUR, 7 November 2019 – Malaysia’s first interactive light art exhibition is now in town! iNYALA will take place from the 1st of November until 30th, at the REXKL.
iNYALA is an acronym for iNteractive, You, and Light Art. Nyala also means ignite in Bahasa Malaysia. iNYALA’s core objective is to be the platform which promotes new media art, an art form which are created or modified with the integration of technology, changing the way the artwork can be conceptualized, interpreted, created and engaged.
The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Yang Berhormat Tuan Bakhtiar bin Wan Chik said, “iNYALA is an exciting interactive light art exhibition which allows Malaysians to experience art and technology from a different perspective. It challenges the way we think about the arts and deliver a powerful message on sustainability and future possibilities.”
The exhibition celebrates the interconnectedness of creativity and innovation by bringing imagination to possibilities through immersive art, technology and visual-sensory experiences. The event strives to serve as a platform that nurtures our future talents as digital natives, by connecting them with the professionals of the industry. Revolving around the theme of “imagine the impossible”, it encourages industry professionals, the public and aspiring talents to unite to innovate the art sector.
The key details are as follows:
- DATE: 1 – 30 November 2019
- TIME: 10AM to 10PM, closed on Monday
- VENUE: REXKL
- DETAILS: Free Admissions
Helios Loo, Founder of iNYALA states that the exhibition “aims to open the public’s mind to imagination whilst going deeper in exploring the possibilities of turning the installations into applicable solutions to address issues in society”.
iNYALA 2019 is organized by Helio Media and supported by TNB, REXKL, AirAsia, Yayasan Sime Darby, Passionation, Visit Malaysia 2020, Kini Events, FNL PRJCT and RUBIX.
The interactive light art exhibition features 12 art installations which includes a mix of higher education institutions such as Dasein Academy of Art, Multimedia University (MMU), Raffles College of Higher Education, The One Academy and USCI University, and industry professionals such as Jun Ong, FNL PRJCT and Helio.
The installations uses space to transport audiences from the concrete jungle we reside in, to a unique and immersive digital park with a collection of visual, audio and sensory interactive experiences.
Helios further commented, “Sustainability and preservation of the environment are one of the core messages of the exhibition, we hope the visitors and will be able to learn more about this through our installations which are created with energy efficiency in mind and highly reusable items.”
iNYALA advocates sustainability efforts and energy efficiency initiatives by firstly, ensuring that most of the works are created from recycled materials. Secondly, that the installations are only activated when there is human interaction or is triggered in order to conserve energy. Thirdly, that the artworks will be exhibited at other venues to ensure that the works continues to entertain and educate the public.
Alongside the exhibition, the artwork presented at iNyala will be further judged by a panel of judges consisting of Abdul Shakir, Fariz Hanapiah, Jun Ong, Melissa Teoh, Pamela Tan, Shin Tseng, Shin Chang and Premesh Chandran to determine the winners which will be announced on an award giving ceremony on 1 December 2019.
The 12 installations present at iNyala:
ARTWORKS DESCRIPTION
#1: NOÉL by ODRANOÉL, USCI University by William Pang Mun Shen, Darron Lee Jia En, Christine Liau, Syaffi Aldani and Alyssa Lee
NOÉL is an exploration of space, dimension, light, colour and perception that interacts with the audience's moods and emotions. The installation is tailored to our immediate settings by refractions and reflections of light.
#2: Cocoon Made Me Do It by Ramai-Ramai, Multimedia University (MMU) by Kam Zhan Yee, Lee Tong and Muhammad Harith Hilmey bin Mazlan
Requires the audience to contribute battery power from their electronic devices to activate the kinetic light art sculpture. When there are six devices connected to the sculpture concurrently, the butterfly inside the cocoon will flap its wings!
#3: Digital Shui by H2O, Multimedia University (MMU) by Bryan Yeong Wai Kit, Sharon Low Pui San and Vivian Hee Wei Wern
Shui means water in Chinese, it is one of the most essential needs for life. Giving a sense of that, Digital Shui is an art installation where people are able to interact and draw digitalised water content from it through their smartphones, raising awareness on building a sustainable world for future generations.
#4: Icosahedron by BIMDs, The One Academy by Tan Yan Jun, Eric Koh Wen Hong, Yee Zi Xin, Lee Sher Rynn, Tenya Soh U-Ruo and Tan Jia Yan
Icosahedron, inspired by Icosahedron - a polyhedron with 20 surfaces which reacts in real time and surprises the audience with a memorable experience when one touches each surface. Each surface that may seem repetitive, mirroring our ordinary life which is filled with unexpected moments that is worth trying and remembering.
#5: Mindforest by CD-rw, Dasein Academy of Art by Wong Xing Kai, Lim Hui Yee, Low Kin Tuck and Hwa Shee Huei
Mindforest invites viewers to take things slow and relax conveying that our world will be illuminated with hope and positivity when we are calm and tranquil as a peaceful mind will trigger the installation to light up the dark forest into a pleasant colourful LED forest.
#6: Time Machine by Sue Ann, Raffles College of Higher Education by Lee Sue Ann
Imagine playing the evergreen monochrome phone game the Snake on a gigantic 3D LED version sculpture instead. Named as the Time Machine, this bigger than life size game is sure to take you down to the memory lane while providing a whole new experience visually.
#7: Swing Beyond by BIMDs, The One Academy by Tan Yan Jun, Eric Koh Wen Hong, Yee Zi Xin, Lee Sher Rynn, Tenya Soh U-Ruo and Tan Jia Yan
Swing Beyond is an interactive light installation that you can sit on and play with. It is inspired by the metaphoric meaning of light as hope and swing which is commonly associated to happiness during our childhood days.
#8: Uniarea by Creaters, Dasein Academy of Art by Yip Teng Wei, Chan Wai Fong, Christine Wong Yun Jie and Damian Low Han Yang
Uniarea is a networked interactive application where the audiences can create creatures through their mobile devices and watch them come to life.
#9: Reverse Rain Box by Unison Indra, UCSI University by Brinn Lee Cheng Hoong, Sum Wen Jun, Shanice Low Pui Yiu, Irig How Yik Hoong and Wong Bing Shang
Reverse Rain Box allows users to control the direction of water droplets in said box and interact with the water. It represents the critical state of global warming affair is in our hands and the best time to steer the fate of our climate system is now.
PROFESSIONAL ARTWORK
Quantum by Jun Ong
“Quantum” is a laser-light installation inspired the notion of quantum entanglement. Having been showcased in Singapore, the installation is appropriated in the enclosed stairwell of REX Cinema. The immersive installation distorts dimension and spatial logic using an array of mirrors and a single laser source. The mirrors are planted in specific locations along the stairwell to ultimately form continuous laser paths, creating intangible three-dimensional geometries. The calculated pragmatism of the installation morphs when human circulation interferes with the laser paths as they meander around the installation.
KLDCG by FNL PRJCT
The nine supposedly disposed TV displays have been reformed into a huge singular display. It is an idea that came out based on the sustainability practice that iNYALA has been advocating. Nine TV displays are also coincidentally related to the fact that there are a total of nine interactive light art installations produced by the students.
Spectrum by Helio
LED light strips are installed on each step is to illuminate the space for safety purpose. To make it even more relevant in the form of staircase, when the audience interacts with ambient music, the LED light strips on the stairs will form a giant spectrum.
Make sure to take a trip down to REXKL with your family and friends this whole month of November to witness Malaysia’s first interactive light art exhibition, iNYALA! Admissions are FREE, so do make sure you grab this opportunity now!
