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Tariq Ramadan Tribute T-shirt + iPhone cover

noreply@blogger.com (Remy Mahzam) — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 06:23:00 +0000

You can't be Tariq Ramadan. But Tariq Ramadan can be you - with this exclusive MVAC #SKIN5 tribute series Tariq Ramadan t-shirt and Tariq Ramadan iPhone 5 cover. Ramadan is known as the son of Said Ramadan and Wafa Al-Bana, who was the eldest daughter of Hassan al Banna, who in 1928 founded the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt. The Egyptian-Swiss academician is also a professor of Contemporary Islamic Studies in the Faculty of Oriental Studies at Oxford University. Ramadan emphasizes a Muslim's responsibility to his community, whether it be Islamic or not. He criticizes the 'us vs. them' mentality that some Muslims advocate against the West. He also advocates having Muslim scholars in the West who are versed in Western mores, and not relying on religious studies that come only from the Islamic world.

MVAC is honored to have Ramadan as our choice personality in our design tribute series. Do stay tuned for more and check out our store at http://mvac.bigcartel.com

MVAC to release exclusive iPhone 5 skin covers

noreply@blogger.com (Remy Mahzam) — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 04:29:00 +0000

Following the success of #RMDN Lookbook series with the sales of spiritual print-wears, MVAC will be releasing exclusive iPhone 5 cover designs for iPhone 5 users, ensuring that they would not miss out in staying spiritually fashionable. Aptly named #SKIN5, a series of skin designs will be introduced, with each series bearing a collection related to themes such as motivational quotations, celebrated personalities and one-off artist inspired artworks. The cover is ultra-light with a super-thin profile and will be made for sale in Singapore through our online store. MVAC is also looking into the possibility of customizing the designs to suit customers' preferences in the future. Pre-orders for the the first series of design will be made available at MVAC merchandise online store at http://mvac.bigcartel.com

For more details, see images after the jump and check out MVAC's Facebook updates, www.facebook.com/themvac

#RMDN Lookbook 1433H//2012

noreply@blogger.com (Remy Mahzam) — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 07:24:00 +0000

MVAC x Faddho released its first print-wear series to commemorate their 5th year anniversary and celebrate the fasting month of Ramadan on 23rd July 2012. Aptly titled #RMDN Lookbook 1433H//2012, two sets of apparel are introduced. The #IFTR is available in traditional short-sleeve white round-neck tee whereas the #TRWH, is available in two options, either a long-sleeve black round-neck fleece or modern V-neck button cotton.

These apparel are run as a limited edition and only available as a purchase through MVAC Facebook page. MVAC x Faddho are set to offer more exclusive prints in its future Lookbook spiritual fashion series, insylh. More previews of the #IFTR and #TRWH clothing after the jump.

MVAC "Day in the Life" - Thank Friday, It's God Feat. RYMHZ

noreply@blogger.com (Remy Mahzam) — Fri, 25 May 2012 02:31:00 +0000

Coming soon on a Friday, God willing. A day in the life of someone whom you might have known. He is probably your ex-classmate, childhood crush or the person you least expected to save your life.

Arabic Calligraphy Workshop, Esplanade Singapore by Faizal Somadi

noreply@blogger.com (Remy Mahzam) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:43:00 +0000

MVAC is proud to announce our trainer & close friend, Bro Faizal Somadi in his debut Esplanade art appearance, Arabic Calligraphy Workshop to be held at Esplanade Upper Concourse on 27th-29th April 2012. Bro Faizal has been a dedicated and active contributor for MVAC (formerly known as the Mediterranean Visual Arts Club) in numerous arts outreach programme such as the Khat Jam session on 3rd-4th April 2010 and the Aksara Calligraffiti Workshop held at National Library, Victoria Street.

Arabic Calligraphy Workshop
by Faizal Somadi
(Singapore)
27 Apr 2012, Fri, 7 - 9pm
28 & 29 Apr 2012, Sat & Sun, 4 - 9pm
Esplanade Upper Concourse

Bro Faizal has been involved in calligraphy since the age of 10, mastering the Latin script first before venturing into Arabic. He is the grandchild of the late Ustaz Ahmad Sonhadji, a religious scholar, and had consulted in his grandfather in matters concerning religion as well as spiritual aesthetics and social issues. In 2005, he received his professional training in Malaysia by Tuan Syed Mahdar Al-Shahab and an art mentor, Tuan Saheh Mokhta before working with Iskandar Jalil, a renowned potter in arts demonstration. He was also actively providing khat (arabic calligraphy) training with MVAC in the period of 2006-2008. Bro Faizal had produced numerous calligraphic artworks bearing the initials M.V.A.C under his pet project entitled Khattograffia. These artworks can be viewed in MVAC Facebook photo album page

It was little known to many people that, Bro Faizal and MVAC worked hard in delivering khat & calligraphy workshops during a time when the art is somewhat forgotten. Often with little sponsorship, Bro Faizal with the MVAC team would used their own pocket money to spend on art materials such as calligraphic pen markers and papers to be used in workshops. Remy Mahzam, one of MVAC's activist also ensured that proper venue and equipments were utilized during the execution of any arts session. There were several occasions when special tools were being sourced out, such as a traditional black chalkboard and transparency projector, specifically to be used by the delicate artist himself to deliver an exceptional, engaging workshop. Workshops were mostly conducted free of charge or with little cost to capture the general public's participation.

With the above illustrated humble beginnings, the MVAC team share Bro Faizal's sentiments and truly endorse his Esplanade's appearance in April 2012. We were touched to learn that Bro Faizal quoted us in his artist biography on the official event website: http://www.tapestryofsacredmusic.com/2012/bio_faizal.htm

Faddho feat. theMVAC - Khat Jam @ Woodlands Regional Library

noreply@blogger.com (Remy Mahzam) — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 03:45:00 +0000

Khat Jam @ Woodlands Regional Library - Faddho feat. theMVAC
Calligraphy live-demo introductory session during Prizm 2010,
ITE DMD gradshow on 3-4th April 2010

The event was a humble success, with great participation coming from art enthusiasts of different ethnicity and all ages.

Faddho delivered the Khat introductory workshop, giving participants an overview of khat - a traditional written artform in Arabic alphabetic schema which is considered as one of the divine languages.

View the pictures below, homies.

MVAC Facebook Page Stats

noreply@blogger.com (Remy Mahzam) — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 03:24:00 +0000

Yay~

Our MVAC Facebook Page got some impressive stats

Introductory Khat Jam Session

noreply@blogger.com (Meem) — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:52:00 +0000

Hi Salamualaikum everyone! We're pretty excited to announce an upcoming Arabic calligraphy workshop in April. It will be conducted by our very own artist/calligrapher, Faddho. You can read more about him below.

If you've always been interested in Arabic calligraphy, want to learn more about it or just plain curious, this is your chance to appreciate and explore this beautiful art form. There are only 30 slots available, so register soon to avoid disappointments!

Venue: Program Zone, Woodlands Regional Library
Capacity: 30 registered participants (RSVP needed)
Session 1: Sat, 3 Apr 2010, 7:15 - 8:15pm
Session 2: Sun, 4 Apr 2010, 12:30 - 1:30pm

Find us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/KhatJamFB

REGISTER HERE: http://bit.ly/KhatJamForm

Synopsis
This exclusive calligraphy preview session will bring art-lovers on a journey to discover the beauty of a written artform; "Khat" is absorbing, demands discipline yet recreational and ultimately is a mode of expression. Participants will get a chance to learn writing their own names in an expressive Arabic calligraphic style and appreciate the aesthetics of a traditional typographic representation. The session will also include a live-demo calligraphy by the presenter, Faddho & MVAC [themvac.com]

More on the Artist
Faizal Somadi is a graphic designer and freelance artist based in Singapore. He has trained in Latin calligraphy for 14 years and took up Arabic calligraphy about 8 years ago. His calligraphic works aim to explore the way of the words and letters and craft them into beautiful visual manifestations. Learning calligraphy from various teachers locally and in Malaysia, he has worked and learned with various Singapore-based international artists and professionals by involving in various projects and exhibitions. Apart from participating in local and regional art exhibitions, he occasionally conducts calligraphy workshops. Faizal seeks advice from a religious scholar particularly pertaining religious aesthetics. He’s also an active contributor to local arts club The Mediterranean Visual Arts Club (The MVAC). Apart from his graphic design profession, he also receives calligraphic requests from private clients. He remains passionate about Arabic calligraphy and continues to explore greater calligraphic pursuits.

This event is organized by the MVAC and Faddho, in conjunction with Prizm 2010 Graduation Show and supported by NLB.

Featured Young Artist: Shahril 'Shane' Alfian

noreply@blogger.com (Remy Mahzam) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:22:00 +0000

Welcome to the Brand New Year~

Every bi-monthly, The MVAC will be featuring artworks by young designers. This month of January we'll kickstart with a selection of visual designs by 19 year old Shahril 'Shane' Alfian a recent graduate from the Digital Media Design course at ITE College West, Ang Mo Kio.

Shahril or better known as Shane is a soft-spoken designer, currently awaiting admission to study Visual Communications and Motion Graphics at a local polytechnic. He was selected amongst his peers in his cohort to undergo a special study visit in 2008 at the renowned Lim Kok Wing University of Creative Technology, Malaysia where he attended a workshop on 3D Animation.

Shane has a strong Japanese neo-traditional influence. Neo means new, as traditional becoming new once again. In design, the neo-traditional genre fell out of favor from the 1940s through the 1970s and since then has been emerging in newly defined ways.

Not necessarily the lavishness of the 1980s, today's neo-traditional is elegant, refined, sophisticated, yet often subtle or understated - as depicted in several of Shane's visual works.

(click artwork to view large)

Interactive web interface for Schecter Guitar Research website

The long-accepted definition of traditional design has always been the formal styles from historic periods; specifically, Early and Late Georgian, Rococo and Baroque, Neoclassic/ Federal, Greek Revival/American Empire and Victorian. Neo-traditional design uses elements from these historic periods, but the interpretation is not historically accurate.

Einy the Doll (illustration)

Character design exploration

Einy the Doll (illustration)

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The MVAC wishes Shane the best in his future design endeavour~

We hope to see more from this talented chap.

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Singapore Design Festival is BACK

noreply@blogger.com (Meem) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:27:00 +0000

The third Singapore Design Festival is taking place from 20-30 November this year. A lot of exciting design exhibitions, talks, seminars and screenings will be taking place. Expect to see some interesting design exhibits and installations in in the city area, especially if you go on one of these Design Trails: Brash Basah, Orchard, Singapore River, Tanjong Pagar, Arab Street and Chinatown.
The focus of the festival is to explore how design can make a difference to improve lives and create possibilities for tomorrow. Many great designs started with someone asking, "Why not?"
Below are some of the highlight events, book your calendar, folks...
A Design Film Festival
20 – 30 Nov 2009
Paid Entry, Tickets available from 1st Nov onwards
Old School, Sinema, 11 Mount Sophia
For timing details, please visit www.designfilmfestival.com or www.sinema.sg
The Design Film Festival will be premiering a selection of design and art related films that have never been screened in Southeast Asia. The films include:
— Rem Koolhaas: A Kind of Architect
— Visual Acoustics
— Beautiful Losers
— Milton Glaser
— Herb & Dorothy

Design Ideas Worth Spreading

TEDxSingapore

Seminar & Talk
28 Nov 2009
9:00am–12:00pm
Free, registration required
Singapore Management University School of Accountancy, Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium
TED Talks on 'Design Ideas Worth Spreading' is an ideas event featuring some of the most amazing, thought-provoking TED speakers exploring ideas and questions that affect us all: How can we build a better world? Design great products? Live a greener existence? Be more creative? Lead happier lives? Create a future we can all believe in?

Design Thinking Workshop

Keio – NUS CUTE Center

25–26 Nov 2009
10:00am-5:00pm
Paid entry, registration required
Entrance fees: $100 (for students and people above 65 years) & $250 (for all other participants); includes lunch and tea/coffee
Design Thinking is defined by Tim Brown, from IDEO, as a creative approach to innovation. Well-known companies like Apple, Microsoft and JP Morgan have successfully applied Design Thinking techniques to create new futures for their businesses.
A group of research designers from Keio-NUS CUTE Center would like to engage with local designers, business strategists and others in a short-term Design Thinking workshop. The interactive session offers an opportunity for professionals from various sectors to learn new techniques for innovation, in order to design new strategies and develop new technologies.

Narrative Design Seminar
20 Nov 2009
2:30pm-5:00pm
Free admission, registration required
LASALLE College of the Arts F201
Storytelling is key in the process of making and living an experience. Cinema and film studies have explored ‘making’ and ‘telling’ for years, but this conference aims to connect design and cinema and to look at patterns and practices, history and stories.
Narrative Design encapsulates researches in navigation, interaction, visualisation, patterns, imageability, ambulation, way finding, saturation, frugality, zero and food. Alok Nandi translates these abstract concepts into concrete works within information design, media technologies, exhibition mise-en-scene, public speaking, media art and design.

Nature Borne Exhibition
3 Nov–27 Dec 2009
05:00am–12:00am daily
Free admission
Singapore Botanic Gardens
More than 25 sculptures and installations have been created by five Korean and five Singaporean designers and artists specially invited to take part in this unique exhibition. The exhibition, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, unites landscape design and public art.
The sculptures and installations are varied in medium and form, with each specifically sited to create a harmonious landscape.

Want to see more? Take a look at the full list of events from the Singapore Design Festival 2009.

Future/Nature: Jordan Ng's Grafitti Exhibition

noreply@blogger.com (Meem) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:22:00 +0000

Singaporean budding artist Jordan Ng is having his 1st high street exhibition this November featuring some of his best graffiti painting pieces as well as some of his latest ones.

Opening Show: 7pm, Thursday, 5th November 2009
Time: 5th to 30th November
Venue: House, 8D Dempsey Road

Here's Jordan in his own words:

"I've been doing space paintings for over 10 years now, learnt this technique when I was a wee little kid. The technique of space painting is unlike normal graffitti and pieces that are made can take from about 45 seconds to 1.5 hours based on the complexity of the work."

If you're into graffiti art, you surely would want to check out Jordan's unique spray paintings or what he calls "space painting". In his debut exhibition, Jordan explores a vision of the natural and the futuristic in his landscapes, offering interpretations both feminine and masculine.

For more info, see the exhibition's Facebook event page.

Eid Mubarak to Our Loyal Fans

noreply@blogger.com (Remy Mahzam) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:33:00 +0000

An exclusive & exquisite collection of Eid Mubarak greeting cards designed by The MVAC~
Feast your eyes!

An early Eid Mubarak teaser done in 2006 - 2007 that emphasized on forgiveness.

This Hari Raya card exposes the meticulous work from akh Faizal Somadi
in his representation of the letters Mim, Fa, Alif, Kaf (MVAC).
The greeting was sent to students in Syria.

A standard Selamat Hari Raya - MZB greeting with a sweet ringing
Malay pantun to go along with it.

Blue edition for a masculine flavour.

Exclusive pink edition & effeminate Hari Raya card just for the ladies.

An old school sketchy Hari Raya primary school flavour greeting.

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RELITE! 09- Inflame: The Awakening Within

noreply@blogger.com (Remy Mahzam) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:43:00 +0000

Impian (Pergas) & Saff-Perdaus will be organizing Relite 2009 (in view of popular demand) with plenty of outdoor activities and fun!

Date: 10-12 April
Venue : Terrot Sea Scout (Sembawang)
Contact: 90124551
Email: hasrudi@gmail.com, ermayanijamil@gmail.com
For more details, log on to: http://relite09.blogspot.com/

[Premiere] A Scandalous Durian Love Affair

noreply@blogger.com (Remy Mahzam) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:40:00 +0000

Background:

On the 3rd Nov 2008, amidst an Eid Adha festive setting, Firdaus "Fidd" Ajmain asked us out to eat D24 durians at Geylang. The outing saw the meeting of familiar faces who now wear different make-ups. I only had one full durian and some pinches of the leftovers.

While looking at my friends indulging on the 'forbidden' fruit, I reflected on relationships & matters of the heart. If I ever had a crush with anyone on the durian table, I knew how temporal the feeling would be.

The Scandalous Durian Love Affair from themvac.com on Vimeo.

This video was inspired by the un-usualness of the occasion - an invitation to eat durian. A 5-min or so crush with someone over at the table, an odd mix of people with familiar faces who have been together for nearly 5 years.

Durian has always been a fruit that brings back memories.

To pay tribute to the fruit, The MVAC website (www.themvac.com) turned 'YELLOW' on 12 Dec 2008, a color that signifies sacredness, sanctity, caution and hope.

Credits: Friends of The MVAC - alumnis from Nur Ikhwan, Nypms, Bro Faizal (Faddho) & Nur Hakim (Optomistic)

If you are unable to watch the video, you may try the YouTube link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WYgqI4WtAY

If you like the video, appreciate a PayPal donation at the link below:

Durian Love

noreply@blogger.com (Remy Mahzam) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:31:00 +0000

It has been a long time since The MVAC & friends come up with a good production.
Do stay tuned...

Remember, remember..
the 12th of December...

NYPMSN-UNITE - Alumni Gathering, Sat, 7th June 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Remy Mahzam) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:56:00 +0000

NYPMSN with support from the Alumnis of NYPMS & The Mediterranean Visual Arts Club will be organising a picnic gathering this Saturday, 7th June 2008, from 2.p.m - 6 p.m.

This swashbuckling picnic outing, NYPMSN-IAN UNITE, is an initiative led by Bro Hilwan to revive back the good old spirit of 'gotong-royong' amongst the new members of NYPMSN and alumnis of NYPMS.

To be part of this event, do RSVP through the following;

1) Sms your interest: 9756 0955 or 8200 9452
2) Email to thenypms@gmail.com

Upcoming Event: NYPMSN | Freshmen Orientation 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Remy Mahzam) — Sun, 18 May 2008 23:27:00 +0000

For more details, write to thenypms@gmail.com or visit www.nypms.50webs.com

Upcoming Event: Saff Perdaus | Time To Stong

noreply@blogger.com (Remy Mahzam) — Sun, 18 May 2008 23:09:00 +0000

For more details, visit www.saff.org.sg

SG Young Photographer Award 2008

noreply@blogger.com (no.17) — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:51:00 +0000

All you shutterbugs out there! You're most encouraged to give it a shot at this photography competition! Look at the prizes... it's more than just $$, fellas! For more details, visit the SYPA website at http://www.sypa.org.sg/ .

Project Zip! In Aid of the Tsunami victims in Aceh

noreply@blogger.com (Remy Mahzam) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:29:00 +0000

Project Zip! Youth for Humanity - In Aid of Tsunami Victims in Aceh. The video documents the effort by volunteers who have made this project successful.

Credits: Fellowship of Muslim Students Association (FMSA - www.1fmsa.blogspot.com), Saff Perdaus (www.saff.org.sg) and Pergas (www.pergas.org.sg). Video reproduced by the MVAC (www.themvac.com)

Tribute to Project Zip! volunteers. Zip2School team: Kalsum, Marlina Isa, Md Saiful Md Anuar, Ridhwan Basor, Nadiah, Md Omar Sharif, Md Asyraf, Md Dzar, Shamsydar, Nurfariheen, Remy Mahzam, Adi Asputra, Muhammad Ishak, Hazirah Jadzni, Mohksin Rashid, Sarah Adam, Nurhafizah, Nursaqinah, Diyana, Md Saiful (beckham) and Shahiddin. Advisors: Mohamad Helmy, Dr Albakri Ahmad, Damanhuri Abas

Something good this way comes

noreply@blogger.com (Remy Mahzam) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:27:00 +0000

The MVAC wishes you a cool 2008 ahead and a meaningful 1429H.
Stay tuned for more surprises coming up your way.

What Say U? Eid Adha (video by NYPMSN)

noreply@blogger.com (Remy Mahzam) — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:31:00 +0000

Eid Adha OR better known here in Singapore as Hari Raya Haji or Hari Raya Korban is a celebration that gets clouded with misconception with distractions from other bigger and much anticipated festive occasions like Christmas or even Hari Raya Puasa (Eid Fitri).

Muslims in Singapore celebrate Eid Adha on 20 December 2007 with the slaughtering of sheeps whose meat are donated to the less fortunate. Eid Adha is celebrated worldwide to commemorate the sacrifice made by Prophet Abraham who was ready to submit to God's command, to the extent of even losing his own son, Prophet Ismail.

To learn a bit more on the celebration, view the video HERE. It is a production by NYPMSN, led by their chairman, Bro Firdaus Abd Latif, to bring Eid Adha (Hari Raya Haji) to the limelight.

En-Naeem Snapshots

noreply@blogger.com (Remy Mahzam) — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 09:07:00 +0000

The En-Naeem Family Carnival was held last weekend with an impressive display of booths that ranges from food, clothing, games as well as henna and calligraffiti demonstrations by the MVAC crew.

The MVAC kept up with its roadshow presence by offering henna design services as well as live calligraffiti artwork demonstrations for the residence of Hougang.

Bro Psyful led the team of 9 talented designers who gave the audience more than they can wished for.

The calligraffiti artworks were created by Bro Faizal Somadi, Bro Qhairul Asmai, Bro Farhan, Bro Fairus and Bro Hilwan.

The henna services were courtesy of Sis Mardhiah, Sis Amyna, Sis Dina, Sis Saqinah and Sis Sarah.

To view more pictures from the event, click HERE.

En-Naeem Mosque Family Carnival 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Remy Mahzam) — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:06:00 +0000

Have you planned for your family December school holidays? You did not?! Don't worry, come and join us in a one-fun-filled day in En-Naeem for our spectacular "En-Naeem Family Carnival 2007". There'll be lots of Game stalls , 20 food stalls, 15 Accessory Stalls, prizes, Sport Products, performances , competitions, lucky draws and lots lots more!!! It's gonna be an interesting activity for the entire family!!!

There are over 35 stalls during the carnival, just for you and your family. Get your coupons now at $5 each!! While stock last!! You may get the coupons from the mosque's office daily Mon-Fri, 9am to 9pm.

Eidun Mubarak

noreply@blogger.com (Remy Mahzam) — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 23:22:00 +0000