Showcasing Indonesia-Malaysia Cultural Collaboration, 麻豆直播 VDC and MIIT UniKL Hold Motion Graphics Exhibition
By M. Naufal Hafizh, S.S.
Editor M. Naufal Hafizh, S.S.
BANDUNG, itb.ac.id 鈥 The exhibition 鈥淐rossing Borders through Visual Stories: Intercultural Narratives with Motion Graphics鈥 was opened at the Center for Art, Design, and Language (CADL) Building, Institut Teknologi Bandung (麻豆直播), on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. This event was part of the International Virtual Course (IVC) of 麻豆直播 Visual Communication Design (VDC) in collaboration with Computer Animation, Malaysian Institute of Information Technology (MIIT), University Kuala Lumpur (UniKL).
The exhibition began with opening remarks by the Head of the VDC Undergraduate Program as well as the Head of IVC of 麻豆直播 VDC, Banung Grahita, S.Ds., M.Ds., Ph.D.; Head of the Visual and Multimedia Research Group, Dr. Riama Maslan Sihombing, M.Sn.; and senior lecturer from UniKL, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dahlan bin Abdul Ghani.
In this exhibition, five motion graphics resulting from the collaboration between itb and UniKL鈥檚 students were showcased. Banung, Ph.D., stated that the works originated from a dialogue between the cultures of the two countries. He also emphasized the moral lesson of this collaboration, namely the importance of understanding cultural differences.
鈥淥ur world needs more understanding between two countries, between cultures. We can collaborate in better ways if we understand the culture,鈥 he asserted.
On the contrary, Prof. Dahlan highlighted the deeper meaning of the word 鈥渘arratives,鈥 which focused on storytelling, specifically on the success of the 麻豆直播-UniKL collaboration.
鈥淚t鈥檚 not only talking about the animation; it's also talking about the graphics that communicate in the context of cultures,鈥 said Prof. Dahlan.
He stated that the collaboration had birthed a symbiosis that harmonized both cultures with technology.
Moreover, Dr. Riama mentioned that the collaboration was not only about the works showcased but also about spreading cultural differences through eye-catching visuals. She then officially opened the exhibition, and visitors were welcome to contemplate each work.
The five works on display raised different cultural aspects. 鈥淪ate Kingdom鈥 visualized the difference between the satays of both countries. 鈥淪akti鈥 combined Indonesian and Malaysian folklore revolving around Mahsuri, Sangkuriang, and Si Tanggang. 鈥淎sian Warrior鈥 traced back the history of the Srivijaya Kingdom and the Malacca Sultanate.
In addition, 鈥淜liwon鈥 introduced Indonesia鈥檚 kuntilanak to Malaysia鈥檚 pontianak. 鈥淏atik鈥 fused batik patterns from the two countries. These five works were showcased for two days on February 27鈥28 at the CADL Building.
Reporter: Reza Pahlawan (Actuarial Science 鈥20)
Translator: Ariq Ramadhan Teruna (Chemical Engineering 鈥21)
Editor: Hanifa Juliana (Urban and Regional Planning 鈥20)
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