Contextual Studies

Wednesday, 2 September 2015

Wednesday, 17 December 2014

week 18

In the last week of semester 2 I felt it seems only yesterday that Mr Charles told us about our final assignments that we have to interview some one who is famous and artist and I was confused as I really had no idea about any chines or Malaysian artist and I could not find any Iranian artist in Malaysia but as we all know time flies and we did it and its done and Mr Charles informed us that we have presentation on 18 December 9:30 am to 12 Pm he was not sure about the venue but he is going to inform us about that as well so wish me luck <3

week 17

In these days of week 17 Im almost done with translating the interview and It was really difficult to do that as it is too long conversation and I faced some trouble with translating our proverb and phrases that we use in our day to day life which really don't have any translation in English it is just like I can only replace it with words in English but not the same word that we use but any way as long as it sends the same meaning its okay .

Week 16

This week, Chuah Tien Ling and Gan Ka Cong entered our group.
To be honest, I don't know what is the problem that they decided not to be in the same group with each other any more but what ever is this Wei suggested to Mr Charles that she is agree for Cong and Chloe to join our group as it is only three weeks till the end of semester 2.And she called me as well to see weather I am okay with that or not and I said I have no problem with that.and they had discussion with Wei and it seems that she told them to look for an artist or a designer and keep her update of their work progress. They did update us from time to time and asked Wei  if the artist or designer they chosen are okay to interview or not.

Week 15

Last week, Me, Jia Lun and Wei went to interview Asghar Yaghoubi. At the end of the interview we realised that the audio is not working so I decided to make another appointment with Mr. Asghar Yaghoubi again. It was fortunate that he gladly agreed to do the interview.

However, I went to interview him alone because Jia Lun and Wei had something personal things to do so they might no be able do the interview with me. And I decided to take my sister with me to set up the camera and be there to help me if I needed any one to do so and it all went well ..always second time would be better as it is another chance to cover the mistakes that you made last time so either me and Mr Yaghoubi knew what to do and it was a great pleasure that I could meet him again and he invited us for a exhibition that he is going to hold off next week which I am really interested to see either new art work or new artist that I have never met but Its just I am not sure if we have Figure drawing final submission in that very day .

Week 14

Research on Asghar Yaghoubi



Born in Iran 1964 in Shiraz, Iran. Diploma of Art training from Technical & Vocational Training Organization in Iran Diploma of Management for Technical & Vocational Training Organizations Diploma in Experimental Sciences More than 6 solo exhibition in Iran and Malaysia More than 35 group exhibition in Iran and Malaysia Organizer of more than 7 art workshops in Iran and Malaysia Organizer of more than 35 exhibition & event at cube gallery Founding and directing of Cube Gallery in Malaysia since 2008 Founding and directing of Mokaab Visual Art Institute in Shiraz, Iran, 2000 Founding and directing of Mahtaab Vocational Training Art Institute in Shiraz, Iran, 1999 Teaching the first creative Teacher Training in Children’s Art in Shiraz, Iran, 2005-2007 A member of Painter Association of Shiraz 2003 A member of Painting Teachers Committee of Technical & Vocational Training Organization of Fars Province, 1999 Has been honored from Festivals and Universities in Iran and Malaysia Committee member of Malaysian Iranian art society (MIAS) 2011-2013 Head of Art Department of MIFA (Malaysian Iranian Friendship Association) Member of AMA (Art Malaysia Association).

Week 13

We got reply from the Iranian artist and he agreeed to interview with us. It was a pleasure and. he give us a set of dates to choose. Me and Wei discussed about it and
We also meet up with Mr. Charles in Block C Level 9. He catched up with us and ask us about our process. For our group, Jia Lun couldn't attend due to persinal problems. Mr. Charles explained about how we need to do the video so that we can achieve the contextual studies. Other than that, Mr. Charles told us that our estimated presentation dates will be most probably on Week 17 and pass up the report by Week 18. He also show us the examples of the report so we have the brief idea about it.He also said it would be interesting and different if I manage to speak with Iranian artist in our own language and later with wei's help and me we can make subtitle for it .And I am just SO interested to see how it goes .