Eclectic Ecstatic, a monthly event that aims to bring together the
entire creative community in Kota Kinabalu made its return at El
Centro last month for its second installation with the theme of ‘Art
Heals’.
One of the event’s main highlight was featuring the award-winning master piece from local naïve artist, Awang Fadilah (Jacqkie is a huge fan!!) and the Sabah Naïve Art Group. 50 over of their artworks which decorated the wall of El Centro added so much colours as well as creating unique visuals towards the event’s space. If you happen to love the artwork, you can purchase them as well because they are available for sale too.
One of the event’s main highlight was featuring the award-winning master piece from local naïve artist, Awang Fadilah (Jacqkie is a huge fan!!) and the Sabah Naïve Art Group. 50 over of their artworks which decorated the wall of El Centro added so much colours as well as creating unique visuals towards the event’s space. If you happen to love the artwork, you can purchase them as well because they are available for sale too.
On top of that, some of the Sabah’s top local acts came to show
their support in which includes alternative-post rock band, Versatile; ukulele
group, OrkesAkiuku; sister duo Alice Alive; and Jobless Giraffes featuring
Scott Daryl Hadjiril from Diary of Us. There were other acts that took the
stage were guitarist from melodic metal band A Million Evil Faces, Aized Emir
Kual who performed alongside with singer-songwriter Rozella; as well as Joanna
Quintin and Friends. Artist Deanna Maria Elizabeth entertained the guest with
some poetry while comedian Harjinder Kler kept the crowd roaring with laughter. Never a dull moment when it's Eclectic Ecstatic.
Versatile
Scott Daryl Hadjiril from Diary of Us
The event also saw international participants including
back-by-popular-demand Rae Kissing Fire from the United States who entranced
the crowd with a fire dance, and a very special performance by What a Hard
Project, a creative duo that hails all the way from Spain and Argentina.
Rae
Kissing Fire from United States
What
a Hard Project
The main goal of this event was to give locals a platform and safe
space of freedom to freely express themselves without any creative
boundaries.
According to the organizers, the theme ‘Art Heals’ was chosen for this installation as they realized the importance of spreading the message that rings deep and true to many people including themselves.
“We all know what it feels like to be down or ill and have limited option to turn to for help, but art uplifts us. All art forms, from beading to painting and drumming to dancing, is a powerful tool to heal all aspects of us, and we would like to use art to support those who need them the most in the near future, but we first need to create awareness and raise funds for that. ” said Devi Kusardy Cox of TACKit."
And as artists especially, there are many barriers which make it a real challenge to create and produce artworks, be it financial, society’s perception and judgment or other personal matters, but when we stay true to our passion and focus on doing what we love, our art is always there to give us strength, pushing us forward. ‘Art heals’ is an important message and having free community events like this, helps us spread the word.” added RozellaMahjhrin of Contagious.
According to the organizers, the theme ‘Art Heals’ was chosen for this installation as they realized the importance of spreading the message that rings deep and true to many people including themselves.
“We all know what it feels like to be down or ill and have limited option to turn to for help, but art uplifts us. All art forms, from beading to painting and drumming to dancing, is a powerful tool to heal all aspects of us, and we would like to use art to support those who need them the most in the near future, but we first need to create awareness and raise funds for that. ” said Devi Kusardy Cox of TACKit."
And as artists especially, there are many barriers which make it a real challenge to create and produce artworks, be it financial, society’s perception and judgment or other personal matters, but when we stay true to our passion and focus on doing what we love, our art is always there to give us strength, pushing us forward. ‘Art heals’ is an important message and having free community events like this, helps us spread the word.” added RozellaMahjhrin of Contagious.
This is a non-profit community event and the organizers encourage people
in the community to contribute in whatever way they can so that they can
sustain Eclectic Ecstatic and continue providing a platform for creative
individuals to showcase their talent. It’s good to know that the sponsorships
for Eclectic Ecstatic are mostly based on trade system. Hence, Katie King of El Centro provided the
space for free and the Sabah naïve art group is giving 30% off profits from
sale of artworks. Besides that, there were charitable individuals like Borneo
Magic Bead affiliated artist SaijaMarit Wan from Sweden who donated handmade
bracelets for sale, and Dstaffwho partially sponsored the sound system.
For more details or information on Eclectic Ecstatic, please visit
their official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ContagiousCreativeAgency or
www.facebook.com/LetsTACKit.
Till the next one!
Till the next one!
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