Contextual Studies

Friday, 7 November 2014

Hadis Parsa ( 0318171)
Contectual Studies week 7


In this meeting with Mr Charles and my group mate we decided to interview to an Iranian Artist called Asghar Yaghoubi ..he is living in Malaysia and we have appointment with him on 12 of November at 5 p.m and Im preparing some question in persian with Iranian manners and I'm so happy about this .this is some information about Mr 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)
Education:
Education Various art institutes Major teachers: Mr. Khaef , Mr. Dorrisi, Mr. Kazemi , 1991 – 1999
Mr. Firouzmand , and Ms.Chalak.
Diplomas Diploma of Art Training from Technical & Vocational Training
Organization of Iran.
Diploma of Management for Technical & Vocational Training organizations
Diploma in Experimental Studies.
Exhibitions:
Some of the Private Exhibitions
Solo Exhibition “The Journey withen “ in NN Gallery,KL. Malaysia 2012
Solo exhibition ARTS FESTIVAL in Artseni Gallery ,
Starhill Gallery, KL, Malaysia 2010
Solo exhibition in Cube Gallery, Malaysia . 2009
Sculpture exhibition in Artist House, Shiraz, Iran. 2004
Painting exhibition in Moka’ab Institute Gallery, Shiraz, Iran. 2002
Painting exhibition in Mahtaab Institute Gallery, Shiraz,Iran. 2000
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Group Exhibitions
AATF Art Malaysia Art Tourism Fair at VIVA HOME shopping Mall 2013
Art Expo Malaysia at Matrade, Malaysia 2013
Group Exhibition ART COLONY LANKAWI, lankawi,Malaysia 2012
Group Exhibition at MATTA FAIR 2012, PWTC, KL, Malaysia 2012
Malaysian, Iranian &Korean Artists MIKA 2012 at MATIC gallery, KL, Malaysia 2012
ART Expo Malaysia at MATRID, KL, Malaysia 2012
Group Exhibition MAATA Fair 2012 at PWTC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2012
Group Exhibition SUPULAH DAH Artseni gallery, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 2012
Group Exhibition MAIRA at ASWARA gallery. KL Malaysia 2012
Group Exhibition RAMADAN ART EXHIBITION at KLCC, Malaysia 2011
Group exhibition Art Connexion at cube gallery, Malaysia 2011
International students Cultural show at the Great Hall, UPM Malaysia 2011
A group exhibition by 20 Iranian Artists in Cube Gallery, Malaysia 2011
UPM ISA International Seminar, exhibition and Cultural show, University 2010
Putra Malaysia
Group exhibition Small sculpture, Hafez Hall , Shiraz , Iran . 2009
Panting exhibition in Vessal Gallery, Shiraz, Iran. 2008
Painting exhibition in Artist House, Shiraz, Iran. 2007
Painting exhibition in Artist House , Shiraz , Iran . 2007
1st International Imam Reza Visual Art Festival , Hafez Hall , Shiraz , Iran . 2007
1000 Hands , 1000 Sketches : The Governmental Project , Bahman 22nd
Festival , Shiraz , Iran. 2006
1000 Hands , 1000 Sketches : The Governmental Project , Bahman 22nd
Fastival , Shiraz , Iran . 2005
Conceptual Art for Muharram, Hafez Hall , Shiraz , Iran. 2005
Imam Reza Visual Art Festival, Hafez Hall ,Shiraz , Iran. 2005
Shiraz Art Week Festival, Jahan-nama Garden, Shiraz , Iran . 2004
Painting exhibition of Masters in Shiraz, Vessal Gallery , Shiraz , Iran. 2004
Inauguration exhibition of Neshane (Sing) Gallery, Neshane Gallery , 2004
Shiraz , Iran.
Photo exhibition of Muharram. 2003
Festival of Drawing in Shiraz, Shiraz, Iran . 2003
Collected Visual Art of All Province in Iran, Bahman Gallery, Tehran , Iran . 2003
Conceptual Art of Shiraz, Artist House, Shiraz




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week 6
Eric Leong – The Celebrity Designer
 his cheerful, helpful and happy go lucky character has gained the title as “Malaysia most favorite interior designer”, carrying the tagline of Bold & Stylish which is also the design statement he holds firmly on to.Eric Leong is a Kuala Lumpur-based, bold and stylish interior designer. Eric was born in Kluang, a small town in the Johore state (the south gate of Malaysia) and was raised in Johor Bahru the state capital of Johore. He completed his formal education in Johor Bahru and furtherd his studies in Singapore. Eric holds two major qualifications in both Interior Design and Business Studies.


 In 2001 

Eric started his interior design make-over show – Casa Impian (Malaysia first interior made-over TV show and has carried on for 6 seasons). 

2007 

Eric now carries his own name in the new and improved 'Deko Bersama Eric'. He dazzled and captured the hearts of the nation with his magical touch on an ordinary interior space by transforming them into breath-taking finishing, whilst once again gained another title - “Raja Hias” / “the Design King” for this contribution to the industry.  

2008

 Eric charmed the nation once again with a new lifestyle based talk show 'JOM ! Bersama Eric', catering to the ever growing demand for Eric on TV and added a stylish interior design plus Feng Shui show, 'Good Luck 365' in Mandarin to expand his portfolio. 

In 2009

He once again aw'ed the audience with the 9th edition of his evergreen make-over show, Deko Bersama Eric. He also succesfully ventured into and completed 2 Cantonese TV programmes; 'Creative Home – The TV Show' an ID lifestyle TV Show and 'ID Show' an interior design and decor variety show. Adding to a long list of TV programs, is another brand new 'Cantik Tak?' in Astro Prima, a program about interior-details.  

2010 

He also brings in a new media, www.ericleong.tv - a venture with a host of new programs such as Beautiful Space, Decor A TO Z, Ask Eric and many others that is already creating a stir in the industry. Now with more than 6 Shows on Cable TV and with an online venture, Eric is preparing for more ventures into the mainstream media in 2010, with new seasons of his previous ventures 

 Interior Design


He is also holds the following positions: 
Group Design Director for Designcity Sdn Bhd
Group Consultant/acting General Manager for Beverly Home Sdn Bhd
Group Creative Consultant for Living Taste (Malaysia's first Chinese Language interior design magazine)
Assistant Producer / Host for Casa Impian (Malaysia's first interior design show)
Appointed stylist for Home Pride and Living Taste
Product Design Consultant for Teratai Asia Sdn. Bhd.
Guest DJ @ FM98.8 (Star RFM radio) 


A 13 year experience in the interior designing/decorating/consulting field has made Eric an experienced interior design consultant. Eric Leong is now one of the most sought after designer's in Malaysia … he is currently hosting the FIRST interior design tv show in Malaysia - CASA IMPIAN on air on Astro Ria, the program showcases his talent of doing makeovers, transforming a ordinary home to a breathtaking designer homes. With his magical touch and interesting way of hosting the program CASA IMPIAN has become a house hold interior design show for Malaysian. He challenge himself to makeover an area within 8 hours by changing the floor, painting the walls, putting up wallpaper, changing the furniture, curtain, lighting and not forgetting flower arrangement and décor items… What's more all these are FREE of charge for the house owner! Besides designing the brand new look for the house Eric also shows us his other talent
Monday, 8 September 2014

Hadis Parsa ( 0318171)
Contextual Studies


In this week of our class Mr Charles asked us to make some changes in our question and these are new questions.

How your artworks affects others?What is the concept and meaning behind the artwork?Do you think people enjoy post modern work today?Their context with their business.What achievement have you gained?What kind of perspective have you find in different culture?What are your limitations on the work?o   What crisis you face when working on a project?·         How are you different with other interior design firm?·         What is your manifesto?o   Their sense of practice as a teamo   Where do you get your inspiration?·         To you, when you design something, do you intend to design functionally or aesthetically?·         What type of stress and pressure you face as an interior designer?·         What challenges do you face with client / as an interior designer?o   How do you face it??o   How do you handle difficult client?·         How do you manage your time?·         What do you think about student who is taking interior design course? Have you seen any of their work?·         Is this the work environment you prefer or you design it so people can work easily?Can you describe your work style?What motivates you and what does not?What is your big advantage over your competitors?What qualities do you need to succeed and what you value most from other people?

  What are your limitations on the work?

o   What crisis you face when working on a project?
·         How are you different with other interior design firm?
·         What is your manifesto?
o   Their sense of practice as a team
o   Where do you get your inspiration?
·         To you, when you design something, do you intend to design functionally or aesthetically?
·         What type of stress and pressure you face as an interior designer?
·         What challenges do you face with client / as an interior designer?
o   How do you face it??
o   How do you handle difficult client?
·         How do you manage your time?
o   Hobbies?
o   Free time?
o   Family?
o   Work
·         What do you think about student who is taking interior design course?
o   Have you seen any of their work?
·         Is this the work environment you prefer or you design it so people can work easily?