Adina Quraisa Tan Rahim Zahici was born 25 years ago in Kuala Lumpur. Her father was Tan Rahim Zahici which is one of Malaysian batik artist. Watching her father so determined and really passionate in art make her curios about art .Hence of it, driven her to continued studies in University Teknologi Mara under The Art and Design Faculty in year 2004.
The Unexpected Flood
Mixed media on canvas
39 cm x 54 cm
2010
One of her first encounter in art is whilst participated in Artifacts on Canvas Workshop organized by Islamic Art Museum and produced an artwork entitled “Acrylic on Canvas” under the guidance of Yusof Gajah in year 1999.
The Dramatic Impact
38 cm x 54 cm
Mixed media on canvas
Mixed media on canvas
2010
Being involved in art from such a young age really inspired her to share her experience and her thoughts in art with children. Therefore she joined the Bengkel Cuti Sekolah’ art programmed organized by National Art Gallery as a facilitator in 2009 to taught and let the youngster to feel comfortable and enjoying doing things in art.
The Map Bag Series 2.2
Mixed media on canvas bag
2010
Staying in Templer Park Rawang which is surrounded by the forest really motivate her to pay more attention to environmental issue and do lots of studies regarding the nature which may refer to the general realm of various types of living plants and animals, and in some cases to the processes associated with inanimate objects–the way that particular types of things exist and change of their own accord, such as the weather and geology of the Earth, and the matter and energy of which all these things are composed.
The Map Bag Series 2.1
Mixed media on canvas bag
2010
To her art is a medium to communicate which could be defined as the imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by speech, writing, or art/signs in uniquely and unexpected expression through the use of various material.
Artist’s Statement
What I always like about art is the accidental effects that come out of it- the spontaneous factor. Frankly I never plan my work hand in hand, because the process of thinking is never ending as my imagination is running wild. In a moment a new idea will emerge from my mind from there I would improvise my artwork to the point that I’m satisfied with it. Therefore, I wouldn’t limit myself as there are no boundaries in what I am trying to reach for the audience to see.
From every issue related to Effects of Global warming, I expand the ideas into creating artwork that is created from those useful material or non harmful waste materials. Hence, for the bag series I used the excessive canvas from my previous artwork. From then on I turn it to an environment friendly bag which I’ve collaged and patched with many kinds paper, plastic, and textiles.
The reason why I have chosen to use the images of the animals and the map is because I want the audience to notice that our nature is in dying need of help and care. Sea level is constantly rising and some of the countries will be affected by this global catastrophic, their land will be sunk by the water that is melted from the Arctic. Animals would be endangered as they can’t protect themselves from this phenomenon. Regarding the bag, I would like to stress that the bag can be used in your daily routine, it’s not like your typical artwork. It is not meant to be exhibit on the wall; it is a moving artwork which also carries a meaningful message.
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Title : Poor Panda
Size : 25cm Height x 25 cm Length x 9cm Width
Mixed media on bag
2010
2010
Title : Borneo 1
Size : 25cm Height x 25 cm Length x 9cm Width
Mixed media on bag
2010
2010
Name : Adina Quraisa Tan Rahim Zahici
E-mail : adinaquraisatanrahim@yahoo.com.my
Personal Particulars
Date of Birth : 25th January 1985
Marital Status : Single
Sex: Female
Sex: Female
Academic Background
Level : Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons)
University / Faculty : Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM Shah Alam), Faculty of Art & Design
Year : 2007 – 2009
Award / Exhibition / Creative Participations / Co-Curricular Activities
Produced artwork for the Go Green Week at The Alice Smith School (12-16 September 2009)
Bengkel Cuti Sekolah’ art teacher (2 – 5 June 2009) – organized by Balai Seni Lukis Negara, 2009
Produced artwork for IMCAS Art Exhibition, Danga Bay, Johor Bahru, 2009
Participated in Mail Art with Suzlee Ibrahim, a mail-in your artwork concept exhibition organized by Galeri Shah Alam, 2009
Produced a painting for Art Below 500 Exhibition – Art Village, Kelana Jaya, 2009
Designed & painted the outdoor mural, indoor mural and wall painting for the junior playroom
and baby’s room for Taska / Tadika Aida, Rawang Perdana, 2008
Submitted an artwork for Nando’s Peri-fy Your Art Competition, 2008
Produced a painting for Lakaran Semenanjung Exhibition – Balai Seni Lukis Sabah, 2008
Produced 4 paintings for Three View, Fine Art Degree Show 2008 – UiTM Shah Alam, 2008
Participated in Ronda di Kinabalu art talk organized by UiTM Shah Alam & UiTM Sabah, 2008
Participated in UiTM’s Bicara Seni ~ Ke Arah Memartabatkan Profesion Seni di Malaysia, 2007
Produced a mix-media painting entitled Escapism – sold to Kebun Mimpi Art Gallery, Bangsar, 2007
Produced paintings for Fine Art Dept Mini Show – Faculty of Art & Design, UiTM Shah Alam
2006
Participated in Pre-Executive Training Programme – organized by UiTM
2006
Awarded the Best Student Award for Fine Art Dept, Faculty of Art & Design, UiTM Perak
2005
Finalist Nokia Creative Arts Awards “Upstart ‘05” – artwork displayed at Ramsay Ong Gallery
2005
Participated in Malaysia–Japan Arts Exchange Seminar, 2004
Committee member for Biro Sukan & Rekreasi, and Assistant Head, Blok B – UiTM Perak
2003
Received consolation prize for ‘Julia’ Essay Writing Competition – organized by Western Australia Tourism
Commission, 2003
Competed in Student Council Body – UiTM (Northern Zone), 2001
Excellent Student Award : Social Science (Art Stream), Form 4 – S.M. Ideal Heights
2001 – 2002
Board of Prefects, S.M. Ideal Heights, 1999
Participated in Artifacts on Canvas Workshop organized by Islamic Art Museum and produced an
artwork entitled “Acrylic on Canvas” under the guidance of Yusof Gajah, 1999 – 2002
