Exploring “New Painting on Drawing”
Photo: Rector of ISI Denpasar Prof. Dr. I Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana alongside Rector of ASWARA Malaysia Prof. Ts. Dr. Ruslan Abdul Rahim, Vice Rector of ASWARA Malaysia for Academic Affairs Prof. Madya Ts. Dr. Khairul Azril Ismail, and participants of ‘Matra-Manu-Citra’ International Workshop held at Wantilan Loka Widya Sabha, ISI Denpasar, on Thursday, January 25th.
The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Denpasar (ISI Denpasar) hosted an International Workshop titled Matra-Manu-Citra. The workshop, held collaboratively between ISI Denpasar and the National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage (Akademi Seni Budaya dan Wawasan Kebangsaan or ASWARA) Malaysia, took place at Wantilan Loka Widya Sabha, ISI Denpasar, on Thursday, January 25, 2024. The “Matra-Manu-Citra” workshop is a realization of the Bali-Bhuwana-Kanti (Global-Bali Arts Network Project) under the Bali Padma Bhuwana IV scheme. ISI Denpasar featured two speakers, namely the Rector of ASWARA, Prof. Ts. Dr. Ruslan Abdul Rahim, and the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Prof. Madya Ts. Dr. Khairul Azril Ismail. The workshop was attended by dozens of students from the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design at ISI Denpasar.
Photo: ASWARA Rector, Prof. Ts. Dr. Ruslan Abdul Rahim, with students during the ‘Matra-Manu-Citra’ International Workshop at Wantilan Loka Widya Sabha, ISI Denpasar, on Thursday, January 25th.
Rector of ISI Denpasar Prof. Dr. I Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana explained that the workshop focused on the topic of “New Painting on Drawing” or the technique of painting using colored pencils that can be easily mixed and blended. Students had the opportunity to learn new painting techniques guided directly by the two competent speakers in the field of fine arts. “This workshop provides a rare opportunity for students to explore new techniques in painting and enrich their understanding of creativity in the visual arts,” said the Professor of Art History.
Photo: ASWARA Malaysia Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Prof. Madya Ts. Dr. Khairul Azril Ismail, with participating students at the ‘Matra-Manu-Citra’ International Workshop at Wantilan Loka Widya Sabha, ISI Denpasar, on Thursday, January 25th.
ASWARA Rector Prof. Ts. Dr. Ruslan Abdul Rahim expressed his joy at seeing the extraordinary spirit and enthusiasm of ISI Denpasar students in participating in this workshop. He emphasized that the success of this workshop marks an important milestone in strengthening the relationship between ISI Denpasar and ASWARA Malaysia, while also making a significant contribution to the development of fine arts in both countries. “I am truly impressed by the spirit and dedication of ISI Denpasar students. Their active participation not only reflects a commitment to the global development of fine arts but also demonstrates cross-country collaboration in enriching culture and creativity in the art world,” he said. (ISIDps/Humas-RT)
Photo: ISI Denpasar Rector Prof. Dr. I Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana presenting a Certificate of Appreciation to ASWARA Malaysia Rector Prof. Ts. Dr. Ruslan Abdul Rahim at the ‘Matra-Manu-Citra’ International Workshop at Wantilan Loka Widya Sabha, ISI Denpasar, on Thursday, January 25th.
Photo: ISI Denpasar Rector Prof. Dr. I Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana presenting a Certificate of Appreciation to ASWARA Malaysia Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Prof. Madya Ts. Dr. Khairul Azril Ismail at the ‘Matra-Manu-Citra’ International Workshop at Wantilan Loka Widya Sabha, ISI Denpasar, on Thursday, January 25th.