Arts.com.my - Malaysia's Premier Art Portal

Arts.com.my is a Malaysian art portal with the most comprehensive and relevant information in the arts scene of the country. Arts Malaysia portal includes mostly all related matters pertaining to this area that ranges from performing arts to cultural performances, events and traditions as well. While there are many traditions and cultures in the multi-ethnic society in Malaysia, the portal seeks to provide the most up to date information and a systematic arrangement where the information are organized, hence providing you with the best portal to find the information you need. Arts Malaysia portal is also a place where budding artists and galleries in the scene can seek to showcase their body of work to the general public at large.

Resources and information

The resources and information section of the Arts Malaysia portal will provide you with all the information you need on the background of a specific art form. Whether it is the kuda kepang, the wayang kulit or paintings by a specific artist, this section keeps a comprehensive database that provide the background, history, developments and the methods of all types of artistry.

This section will also contain the contact information about our artists as well as a gallery of their art work either for appreciation or for purchase. This section also posts cultural events, artists exhibitions, gallery openings, etc to inform you on what is going on in the art scene.

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Art Categories

Art is divided into many types. This section provides the information on all categories of art in the Malaysian scene to give you a clear understanding of what each category. The categories provide you with a background understanding of what each art form is and a directory of artists and profiles as well.

Animation

This is the form of art in digital form like flash videos, 3D animated art work as well as stories told in digital form. The animation industry is very promising globally as well as in Malaysia who has since produced our own animation series known as Saladdin. You can find out more information about workshops and events in animation here as well as to find out more about our own Malaysian animators.

Architecture

Architecture art here is divided into areas like model making, draughtmanship and interior design. If you are looking for experts who can build model homes or to draw technical drawings for your building, this section provides the information you need to find artists in this sector from Malaysia and contact details as well.

Calligraphy

Calligraphy, or also known as textual art is very popular among Chinese artists, although in Malaysia, Arabic and other characters too are artistically expressed. Read this section to find out more about what it is all about and where you can find calligraphy artists.

Collage

Usually made and created into small installations, collages are another art form which are scarce but has a market by its own. Do not be confused with installation as collages exudes its own characteristics that differs. Artists can submit images of your collages in this section for the appreciation of our members.

Ceramic

Clay making and pottery are the common art form in ceramic art. Although this is sometimes overlooked by many, the art form has its aesthetics as well as demand from all over the world. Malaysia has a great history in ceramic art as well as renowned for exporting this art form as well.Send in your work and create a portfolio of your ceramic artistry here.

Costume/Fashion Design

Fashion and costume design is well established in Malaysia. This section looks into the events and the fashion designers in the country. You can submit your sketches or your finished products in the gallery here. alternatively, if you are a budding fashion design, the events and competition information here would be useful to you.

Crafts

Crafts are an integral part of the Malaysian society. Ranging from kite (wau) making to the wayang kulit, this section tributes to where you can find authentic and original craft work by our Malaysian artists.

Drawing

Drawings and sketches are the most basic virtue of any art form. If you have an idea sketched or drawn, submit them here. it can be an installation, an idea or merely a thought, you might be able to find someone who is willing to help you materialize them.

Digital Art

Digital art is the easiest form to deliver on the internet. This section looks into the various form of digital art ranging from still images to fantasy art to storyboards. The directory of artists and their art work from Malaysia will provide you with a deeper knowledge of digital art.

Filmmaking

While filmmaking is still a relatively new industry in Malaysia, it is fast growing and rapidly expanding with some Malaysian filmmakers creating names and reputation for themselves in the international market. submit your own work, whether it is a screenplay, a script, or a short video here. alternatively you can be part of our list of filmmakers who can offer such services.

Furniture Design

Furniture design, a well established art form in Europe and America but is still growing in Asia, especially in Malaysia. If you have some designs that you would like to promote, send in your work to be viewed by our community of art lovers.

Graphic Design

Graphic design services are often sought after by corporate companies and advertising agencies. Establish your portfolio, submit your work and your contact details if you have designing services to offer. This can come in mock up advertisements, still images or your own television commercials.

Illustration

Illustrations are lucrative and are often demanded by companies in any industry. Illustrations usually come in forms of still images like cartoon figures, animated characters and such. Submit your work and price range for each illustration to source for anyone interested. Be sure to digitally watermark your work to avoid plagiarism.

Installation

Installations are usually statements made by artists who would like to tell the world a specific message. This art form would require a fair amount of work as it usually involves real life objects. If you are an installation artist, send in images of your work for the art appreciators and you might be invited to demonstrate your art work at galleries and shows.

Interior Design

Interior design is one of the most lucrative designs in the world. involving mainly design like bathroom, offices, kitchen or bedroom, this highly customizable service is very much sought after by individuals as well as corporate companies. If you are an interior designer, join our network and you can offer your services straightaway.

Jewelry

Jewelry design involves designing fashion accessories usually sought after by companies like Swarovski and jewelers. This is a highly specialized expertise which are usually scarce but ensures high returns. Jewelry design, although is new are growing rapidly with more entrepreneurs designing their own jewelry and selling them at their own kiosks or flea markets in Malaysia.

Native/Tribal Arts

Native and tribal art involves two different genres. The first are accessories like beads and woodcraft while the other are usually illustrations used by tattooists. If you are an expert in either one of these, create your portfolio and you can be sure to be located to offer your services. In Malaysia, tribal and native art are usually sourced from our east Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak which are internationally renowned.

Paintings

Paintings are the most common and popular art form. This art form are the easy to find and purchase and are usually readily available at galleries all over Malaysia. If you are into painting or appreciates this art form, browse through our directory of artists and their portfolios to view their artwork. Our directory of artists include some very prominent Malaysian artists as well as some up and coming ones.

Performing Arts

The performing arts are one of the most popular art forms in Malaysia. this is because of Malaysia’s multi cultural society which holds many different performances from different backgrounds. Dances like the Zapin, the Boria, the Indian cultural dance and the Chinese fan dance are common favourites. The more traditional dances are also very much loved by Malaysians. Check this section to find out where you can watch the performance as well as submit your profile if you are a performer.

Photography

Photography is a form of art usually taken for granted. Where this is concerned, photography is one of the more commercial art form although it is sometimes overlooked as art. Photographers usually find it hard to have an avenue to display their body of work as galleries tend to display other art form like paintings and sculptures. This section tributes to Malaysian photographers with the gallery to showcase their work.

Printing Art and Design

Print art is a diversed art form where it can range from silk screen designing to t-shirt printing. This section provides a directory of where you can find such artists as well as showcasing their body of work.

Sculpture Art

Sculptures are seen everywhere, in front of buildings, homes and hotels alike. This is often times seen as one of the harder art form to produce as it involves activities like sculpting, welding, hammering and such. Send us images of your sculptures in this section and your contact details and there might be someone who would appreciate your work. ensure that your contact details and where the sculptures are located as appreciators would most likely be contacting you to view the real piece.

Audio/Sound

Audio and sound is an art that takes the form of usually music and instruments. This section focuses on musicians, song writers and singers. You can send in your audio pieces here for the members and visitors to listen to. This section also includes a songwriting category where you can submit songs you have written which you are unable to put a tune to. There might be someone who can tune up the words you have written and you can then share the copyright.

Textile Art

Textile design in Malaysia involves production like Batik or Songket. Conventional textile design too are usually sought after by designers and fashion gurus in around Malaysia. Create your portfolio if you are a textile designer and showcase your work to the world.

Video Art

Video production is related to filmmaking although videos created usually might not necessary be made for the silver screen. Whether it is a personal hobby or for commercial purposes, if you like to create your own short videos, you can show case them in this section. Your video can come in any form, stop motion, real life or illustration.