TERANG to illuminate MaTiC’s historic facade

The Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC) is set to illuminate its historic facade with TERANG, a dazzling projection mapping spectacle that pays tribute to heritage.

From October 20th to 29th, 34 digital artworks will grace MaTiC’s colonial architecture, merging light and music to create a captivating experience after sunset.

The TERANG projection mapping show is expected to captivate approximately 30,000 spectators during nine evening presentations.

TERANG honours the rich tradition

TERANG, themed “Warisan” (Heritage), features the creativity of 13 artists from Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia, alongside 21 local and international university students.

Organised by Filamen, a renowned local new media art collective, the event aims to explore the potential of digital art in cultural and space rejuvenation.

This year’s edition presents 34 one-and-a-half-minute video mapping artworks, each thoughtfully crafted around the theme of “Warisan.” These works honour the rich traditions and cultural roots of the participating artists’ home countries.

The project involves professional artists like Pavee from Thailand, Ape Plus Studio from Indonesia, OneShot Production from Malaysia, and students from esteemed institutions like Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore), Rangsit University International College (Thailand), University of Technology MARA (UiTM), and The One Academy (Malaysia).

Abdul Shakir ‘Grasshopper,’ the organiser and co-founder of Filamen, expressed their mission, “TERANG harnesses the transformative capabilities that bring vitality and allure to these time-honoured architectures. If our audiences depart with a revival interest in our shared heritage, we are halfway to accomplishing our mission.”

Preserving intangible cultural heritage

TERANG had its beginnings with an open call in August 2023, inviting local and international artists, as well as university students specializing in the arts, creative, and new media programmes, to submit their artworks for the 9-day projection mapping exhibition.

A panel of esteemed projection mapping experts across Southeast Asia will judge the works, with prizes awarded accordingly.

The panel of judges comprises Jib from Thailand, Adi Panuntun from Indonesia, Fadjar Kurnia from Indonesia, and Ts.Dr. Jazmi Jamal from ASWARA. To deepen the visitor’s connection with TERANG and the art of projection mapping, a series of complementary digital and on-ground workshops and sharing sessions will be held.

TERANG, organised by Filamen and Pixel World and co-organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, ASWARA, Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC), is made possible by projection partner EPSON Malaysia, MyCreative Ventures (MyCV), Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), AirAsia, and RUBIX Communications.

This cultural spectacle is one of the artistic highlights of the SEA Futurist in Arts and Cultural Exchange 2023, showcasing the potential of preserving intangible cultural heritage through digitalisation.

SEA Futurist 2023, powered by the Future Creative School of ASWARA, is a signature programme aimed at exploring the fusion of arts, traditions, and innovations with creative technologists from Southeast Asia. TERANG promises an unforgettable celebration of heritage, art, and culture against the backdrop of MaTiC’s historic charm.

TERANG is free and open to the public from 8:00pm to 11:00pm until 29 October 2023. Join us on a journey where history, art and innovation converge.  For the latest updates about TERANG 2023, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.