working on some stuff

the endless sky

The recent live broadcasting from the International Space Station reminded me about how astonishing to think that just decades ago we, the human kind, had our first steps beyond our home planet. It was as if there were no more problems here on earth. Judging by the way we live generally; racing against time and trying to accomplish something in our lives, there is no question that problems will arise anytime. There are probably many things to feel really good about each day, but who really has the time to admire them? Sometimes spending a few moments looking at the world from above and looking at the sky can improve one’s mood in an instant, and maybe nobody can prove it better than the astronauts in space. With the missions that they carry and very limited entertainment on board the station, they do have something great which is the view of the heavens and earth from up there. A break in one’s life is always necessary, no matter the duration, as long as it makes one to appreciate life better, then it works. I’m grateful that the modern science today allow us to understand much better about our universe and admire them at the same time. Personally, thinking about the vastness of this ever-expanding universe, the world, and everything in it can add a little bit of happiness in the soul.

“Do those who disbelieve ever consider that the heavens and the earth were at first one piece, and then We parted them as separate entities; and that We have made every living thing from water? Will they still not come to believe?” (Quran 21:30)

“And the heavens, We constructed with power and skill and verily We are expanding it." (Quran 51:47)

“O society of jinns and men, cross the bounds of the heavens and the earth if you have the ability, then pass beyond them; but you cannot unless you acquire the law.” (Quran 55:33)

Wall of Memory

Let us enter the world of the early days, when we were kids. We used to have so many dreams and our world back then seemed to be unrealistic. I felt that art was so much closer to us than now, I mean.. we drew a lot! Drawing is one of the many languages which children use to ‘talk’ about their world. The first books I ever read as a child were the books about the universe. I loved looking at the pictures of the wide universe... and drawing them, and of course as a child back then, the use of color was often more emotional than logical.

This is Mellow Yellow Monday

Semi Abstract?

Quick drawing made weeks ago. I Intended to make an abstract drawing, but ended up making something that resembles a view of a landscape. Abstract itself, I don’t know the meaning, there is a lot of confusion between abstract and non-objective. Whatever it is, all tried to do was randomly play with colors in photoshop and let the imagination run riot.

have a nice dream

Friday 9 October was supposed to be a good day. If all went right, I would come to a party and leave for Bandung that night so I would enjoy the weekend there. But, let the past be the past. Sunday is almost over, I should close my eyes, concentrate my mind and pray to God..Sleep well and hope I'll have a nice dream..

End of July

Last day of July, Friday the 31st that is. I participated in Minima urban artworks 2.0 which took place in Balikpapan Trade Center. I only knew about the exhibition 3 days before the actual event. So I quickly made this drawing and submitted to the committee. Besides this one, there’s another artwork that I submitted, an old drawing and was already shown in a previous post.

Journey into my mind, the further I have pursued my voyage the more distant they have become. In my mind, I travel toward the unknown.. don’t know where I will be heading. The imagination, I think I need to paint it out. – 08/03/09 

Memories

What do you remember fondly about your childhood? Do you remember important moments of your life? Do they make you smile? remembering your past is important, whether it is good or bad, because the power they have over us is incredible. Always look back to derive useful lessons from the past and always regard it as a learning experience.

Let the flames begin

I’ve been through the final exams, and I found them quite hard. I had 4 subjects for this semester: fundamentals of fluid mechanics, mechanical design, kinematics and dynamics, and manufacturing process. I prayed to God for success, but unfortunately I have failed one subject this semester, Kinematics and dynamics that is. Not only me, but also my friends.. we all have failed that subject. I was so down, but I believed that God wants me to do better next time. I don’t want to disappoint anybody anymore, especially my parents. I have to do better next time, Insya Allah. Well, I must not go down… As I mentioned in the previous post, I probably gonna spend some of my time drawing during this vacation and this is the first one so far... Like Hayley said : Let the flames begin!

relaxed and leisurely

I’m keeping the pace without hurry or haste.. the time will come by itself and it did. The anniversary of one’s birth has come and I wish myself all the best.. happy birthday to me..

and by the way this is my work I made just 3 hours before my birthday.. the "person" in the drawing is a girl, so it’s not me. This person (if really is a person) doesn’t represent me either.. and she is nobody.. just felt like to draw something like this..and I'm quite happy with the result. So.. that's it, I think I'm out of words.. I hope you all have a great day!

Art and engineering

I’m having a little pause from all these engineering drawings right now. Engineering drawing is all about formality and precise way of communicating information about the shape, size, features, and precision of physical objects. In fact drawing itself is the universal language of engineering. So.. this is the drawing I’m currently making.. still need few more hours to finish I think.

 

This is actually a drawing of a microphone stand that me and my friends made in the manufacturing lab..

  

and these are me and Hannibal doing some welding. Welding itself is a fabrication process that joins materials, usually metals. The flame is dazzling, that’s why you have to wear the mask. Here is the video of our activity.

the making of microphone stand

There you go! the mini microphone stand is ready. By the way, the guy holding that mic stand is my friend, Hannibal Nasserie. He’s not only a student, he’s also a musician. He plays guitar in the band called idealego. He’s gonna have a concert in the Netherlands this month! But before going there, he (and all other students) have to face the final exams first ! Wish us luck!

Lastly, when I think about all these engineering stuff.. they’re not that different compared to art. In fact, engineering is art.

Village Frontier

Village Frontier is one of my works done in 2007. I’ve never done a painting outside of my room. This is once again what I had in my mind. For me, this painting resembles a village somewhere in Europe. Probably France or Italy (Maybe…). I decided to call this one, Village Frontier, because it’s obviously showing the edge of the village. Unfortunately, there is something missing in this work. I forgot to draw a man walking on the street.. which I thought would be a great idea to make him as the center of attention.

Walking in the sunset

"I'm a poor lonesome cowboy, and a long way from home... (Lucky Luke, as he rides off alone into the sunset)." That's the sentence I suddenly remembered after finishing this painting.The title of this painting is 'Walking in the sunset'. It's a digital art, actually a modification of my previous traditional painting 'sorrow'. I was trying to make story, more like a continuation of the previous painting.

DeviantART artists' support for Gaza

As if putting 1.5 million people at risk of starvation was not enough, Israel weighed some brutal attacks killing more than 300 people, with 750 + injured, including women and children. What is happening in Gaza is a tragedy, Palestinians in Gaza need help and they need the world's attention. Many artists on deviantART show their support for gaza by changing their ID avatars to Gaza avatars and by spreading the message for peace through their artworks. As artists, this is the best thing they can do for Gaza. Let's make the voice of the Gaza people to be heard all around the world. Thank you, in the name of the Palestinians of Gaza.

art by Selçuk Sevimli

Sorrow

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This is a traditional painting made by me in 2006 and was added to my DeviantART. I painted this in my room, not outside. It's an imaginary landscape, suddenly popped up in my mind. The title of this painting is 'sorrow'. In the painting we can see a man walking alone in the woods, he's leaving the house. It seems he has sorrow at the loss of someone/something he loves. Yet he is strong when he thinks there is no strength left and he's trying to leave his sorrow behind..

Painting: Artful expression

Painting is an art done by putting paint in a liquid solvent to a surface such as paper, canvas, walls, and multiple other surfaces. Painting is a mode of expression, it's also one of many ways to celebrate life. Many artists express their feelings through painting. Today, we have digital painting which is an art done by a computer, pen tablet, and software. Digital painting software such as Adobe Photoshop, Corel Painter, and Adobe illustrator give artists a similar environment to a physical painter: a canvas, painting tools, etc.. These tools give people freedom. Freedom to express themselves through the digital canvas. We do not have to worry about making mistakes. We can always erase and redo.

Balikpapan Art Festival 2008

BALIKPAPAN ART FOUNDATIONS held a cultural event with the theme of Public Green Space. The event called Balikpapan Art Festival was held in Komplek Ruko Bandar Balikpapan on 14-16 August 2008. The Artists collaborated to promote Public Green Space through their art works. Lack of awareness on the environment has caused a flood disaster and landslides in East Kalimantan, which caused loss of material and casualties. For that reason, Balikpapan Art Festival promoted the theme of 'Public Green Space' or 'Ruang Publik Hijau'.

There were show dance, theater, monologue, poetry, short films, Keroncong music, and etc. There were also painting, photos, and graphics exhibitions. Balikpapan Art Festival was absolutely free of charge. We could enjoy the workshops with nice near the sea environment.

photos by Fadil

This is scenic sunday post, mellow yellow monday