KUALA LUMPUR, 11 OCTOBER 2024 – Kuala Lumpur’s historic landmark, the Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC) will once again light up in a whole new way as TERANG 2024 returns from October 11th to 20th, 2024, 8:00pm to 11:00pm. In its second edition, this 9-day exhibition will feature 34 competitive showcases of 1 to 1.5-minute projection mapping artworks, all inspired by the theme “Cultural Futurism”.
When night falls against the timeless backdrop of the city’s oldest colonial architecture, TERANG 2024 takes the audience on an immersive visual journey, blending vibrant cultural heritage with futuristic elements and innovations, illustrating how our roots continue to evolve brightly in the modern era.
TERANG, inspired by the Malay word for “bright”, is an initiative by Filamen, a forward-thinking platform focused on empowering and cultivating the new media talents of tomorrow. Through a projection mapping competition, TERANG encourages both international and local professional artists, as well as students, to exhibit their creations that breathe new life into heritage architectures, sparking public interest in the preservation of these landmarks.
The latest edition of TERANG will feature a diverse array of creative submissions from professional artists from Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and across the globe. Lling Lling representing Malaysia, a finalist for SOULFEST 2023 and winner of Mapping from Home Malaysia 2021, collaborates with motion designer Brian Cha on “Future Nature”, a thought-provoking piece that juxtaposes nature with human-made environments. Visual artist and architect, Zafree Azhar’s “Halimunan: The Invisible Reverie“ immerses viewers in a melancholic dreamscape where unrequited love and the fleeting nature of existence converges, transforming the heritage site into ghostly reflections of memory and oblivion. Lunartic Studio, the 2023 TERANG Audience Choice Award winner, returns with “Main-Main,” a playful piece inspired by 80s and 90s arcade games, blending Malaysia’s cultural essence with local favourites like the Monopoly-style game, “Millionaire.” Jonathan Lim’s “Night of the Cultural Museum” brings Malaysia’s cultural heritage to life, imagining a vibrant fusion of traditions secretly unfolding after midnight in a museum.
International highlights include Ari Dykier from Poland and C.L.V.X from Indonesia, both finalists in the world renowned 1minute Projection Mapping Competition in Japan. Bandung artist Eltria’s “Perseverance” captures the enduring spirit of Malaysian culture through the powerful symbolism of the Malayan tiger and the grace of the wau kite, blending tradition with futuristic elements in a world where both co-exist. Meanwhile, LIVEHUMANSUBJECT, led by Roger Ng and Qin Ai Xin from Singapore, inspired by Legend of Bujang Senang, examines the complex interplay between man, machine, and the cosmos through moving images and automated systems.
In addition to professional submissions, TERANG 2024 has attracted participation from students at leading institutions such as DASEIN Academy of Art, INTI International University & College, The One Academy, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Bandung Institute of Technology, BINUS University, Multimedia Nusantara University, and Sampoerna University Jakarta.
The projection mapping artworks at TERANG 2024 will be evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges, including Fasyali Fadzly, researcher at My Art Memory Project, ASWARA (Malaysia); Ady Setyawan, Festival Director of ITB Light Festival (Indonesia); Pongamorn Olanrungsikul (TUA) Founder and Creative Director of MotionHouse, (Thailand); and Michiyuki Ishita, Creative Director of 1minute Projection Mapping, (Japan). In addition to this, visitors at MaTiC can be part of the creative process by casting their votes for the “People Choice Award”. Simply explore the illuminated MaTiC, scan the on-site QR codes, and vote for the artworks that resonate most with you!
“Building on last year’s momentum, TERANG 2024 has gained even stronger support and enthusiasm from our community and partners, both locally and regionally. Alongside showcasing innovative works that are unique to the Southeast Asia narrative, we want to lead the way in creating opportunities for artistic exploration of how our cultural identity could evolve tomorrow through today’s technology,” said Abdul Shakir , organiser of TERANG and co-founder of Filamen.
TERANG SHOWCASE AT KREATIF KL
While MaTiC remains the heart of TERANG 2024, the experience extends to the Old High Court next to Masjid Jamek from October 30th until November 3rd, 2024, as part of the Kreatif KL Festival. This special showcase will feature a selection of award-winning and finalist projection mapping works from TERANG 2023, offering visitors a journey from colonial heritage to the Islamic architectural beauty of Masjid Jamek. The continuation reflects TERANG’s commitment to the sustainability and longevity of its artworks. Featured projection artists include Malaysia’s Seeing Arterlier, NEXMedia, Zhonkvision, Lunartic Studio, alongside Indonesia’s Story of Karana and Fearmos.
TERANG 2024 is organised by Filamen and Pixel World, co-organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, ASWARA and the Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC) which has supported TERANG since 2023. This event is also made possible by projection partner EPSON Malaysia and MyCreativeVenture, Think City and RUBIX Communications.
The TERANG 2024 is free and open to the public from 8:00pm to 11:00pm until 20 October 2024. Join us on a journey where history, art and innovation converge. For the latest updates about TERANG, follow us @wearefilamen on Facebook and Instagram.
