#ArtistOfMalaysia is Trending Again on Twitter With More M’sian Artists Showing Off Their Work

By Ameera Rosli  •  27 Jan 2021 in Design

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Last year, JUICE compiled a few of our favourite Malaysian artists by sifting through the #ArtistOfMalaysia hashtag on Twitter. This year, the trend is back and despite it being gloomy outside, at least our screens are vibrantly lit with beautiful works of art by our fellow homegrown talents.

Created by veteran @sueannajoe_ in order to re-ignite the spirits of budding artists during a difficult time, this hashtag is not only a symbol of our billowing art scene, but it’s also a symbol of togetherness within a tight-knit community.

Without rambling on, here are some stunning pieces by the Malaysian artists we found from the hashtag…

Cynta – Illustrations, comics

Hello #ArtistOfMalaysia ✨
My name is Jelly and I’m a recent graduate looking for illustrative work! I make posters, illustrations, editorials, character design, and comics!!

I would love to work with you! ✌️
: [email protected] pic.twitter.com/HkBPt34Ek5

— Jelly is looking for illustration work! ❤️ (@J4lly_) January 26, 2021

Najmi Arifin – Graphic designing, album covers, typeface

Hello #ArtistOfMalaysia I’m Najmi Arifin. I’m a freelance graphic designer based in KL. My portfolio ranges from album artwork to collages and bold typeface. Here’s my recent work for LUST EP ‘VANTABLACK’. More work at https://t.co/mKalcDsm9O pic.twitter.com/YdhgVhm0zp

— Najmi Arifin (@njmiarifin) January 27, 2021

Aqilah Naqlis – Paintings, creative directing

Hello! Joining the #ArtistOfMalaysia bandwagon

I’m Lis and I make acrylic paintings of people looking kinda grim lmao. I’ve been at it for a while but really plan on going IN on it this year!

If you like what you see https://t.co/R7O11JmLin pic.twitter.com/tzajtjTURG

— LIS (@aqilahnaqlis) January 27, 2021

Fazren Firdhaus – Pottery, paintings

another mock up study for my kebaya plates pic.twitter.com/dLDUBkjpCN

— fazren (@cryingattheclub) January 9, 2021

Lizzie Zany – Pop culture illustrations

Henlo, I’m Lizzie, I draw and make stuff ️Full-time designer and daydreamer. I like to make art about pop culture and music ✨#ArtistofMalaysia pic.twitter.com/ITE1HpvMwj

— Baby Kailan (@LizzieZany) January 27, 2021

ubaiubai – Surrealist illustrations

I run ubaiubai that does commissions on conceptual/surreal/architectural/scenery illustration with detailed textures and visuals for posters, merch etc #ArtistOfMalaysia #ArtistOnTwitter

IG: https://t.co/gbRaoSOW9k
Fiverr: https://t.co/ZTEdVDYkWb https://t.co/Il5Ttqm1Ao pic.twitter.com/593B9Blc7c

— ubaiubai (@ubaiubai5) January 26, 2021

Jolene Tew – Minimalist/Scenery illustrations

#ArtistOfMalaysia I thought i give it a shot. Hi, You can call me JL. I like drawing things that I find it peaceful but unsettling. pic.twitter.com/vaN6YbkOzy

— jltew (@jolenetew_art) January 27, 2021

Astro_Syahirah – Astronomy paintings

#ArtistOfMalaysia
I’m Syahirah Stargazer & I’m a Dark Sky AstroArtist of @dark_malaysia
I create arts to raise awareness about the beauty of our universe & to raise awareness about Dark Sky. My love towards Astronomy, Astrophysics & Cosmology inspired me to make Space Arts! pic.twitter.com/cMIXXBCzRO

— Syahirah Stargazer (@Astro_Syahirah) January 27, 2021

Adlyn Sofea – Various mediums

Hi #ArtistOfMalaysia ✨

I am Ad, I design & paint custom bucket hats called Wrry Hats! I am also an art practitioner who loves trying all kinds of creative sorts from various art medias.

Check out my stuff on my ig<3 (photos shot by amir chan hihi) pic.twitter.com/bcLCSdk8Vu

— wanita venus (@adlyn_sofea) January 27, 2021

fsykra – Embroidery

Seeing so many talented people under #ArtistOfMalaysia…..

So hi…? I’m Syakira ❣️ Not having a specific genre, I’m focusing more on versality in embroidery I do mixed media, portraits, keychains, and clocks mainly ♥️♥️♥️https://t.co/ZyyaDOvf9q https://t.co/n2pilUfsqV pic.twitter.com/DYLkoxvHjD

— Syak (@fsykra) January 27, 2021

Ashraf Omar – Pop Culture illustrations, graphic designing

Hello #ArtistOfMalaysia . I’m Ashraf, a freelance illustrator, and graphic designer.

Check out the rest of my works here: https://t.co/GdSFsXXga0 pic.twitter.com/dFMOeef9fx

— Ashraf Omar (@ashrafomar__) January 27, 2021

Aileen – Comics

So apparently theres a #ArtistofMalaysia tag goin round so i thought id join in!

Hi I’m Aileen, and im a fine art graduate who love drawing cute girls and sad comics! pic.twitter.com/HcK3FBYlMg

— intravenous wasabi (@GrassGrows) January 27, 2021

Julia Hannie – Comics, illustrations

hello hello #ArtistofMalaysia, i’m nie!
i’m a non-binary freelance illustrator + graphic designer! sometimes, i draw comics! most times i am thinking abt what i want to eat

☀️ https://t.co/hZnfL466KH
https://t.co/flp1RgqFOy
☕️ https://t.co/pNz6vct2QA
juliahannie10@gmail pic.twitter.com/UAwGYhCQMQ

— nie!⚡️comms open! (@nieniekoto) January 27, 2021

Inda Zubir – Storyboards, comics, illustrations

Hello beautiful people, I’m Inda!

Story-telling is my life and it is my passion to illustrate them into storyboards, comics & illustrations. It’s a pleasure to know you and I hope we can learn from each other

ig profile: https://t.co/5UYAZWl3SB#ArtistOfMalaysia https://t.co/dlIJ8EEsXF pic.twitter.com/geimlvpUcd

— Indasya (@IndaZubir) January 27, 2021

nsarahr – Traditional illustrations, designing

Hello #ArtistOfMalaysia ! I’m Sarah and I paint & illustrate women donning the beautiful traditional attires of Malaysia. I also turn them into tote bags, notebooks, stickers & others
Instagram: https://t.co/AtieXtnji6
Follow for updates on my lil art web-store opening soon ☺️ https://t.co/dnMCUC0woT pic.twitter.com/9XwEe98Wb4

— nsarahr (@nsarahr90) January 27, 2021

Mellissa – Pop Culture illustrations

So I drew my childhood idols and there’s little me supporting them ! That’s @sharifahamani and @yunamusic ! ✨ I was inspired by Arietty’s bedroom! Maybe rt until they notice me ? pic.twitter.com/932vUZNK4R

— Mellissa (@justmoomin) September 14, 2020

Tunku – Abstract poster paintings

Hello! My name is Tunku and I’m a partially blind abstract artist working with poster paint and soft pastel with a focus of psychedelia, microbiology and philosophy. #ArtistOfMalaysia pic.twitter.com/a1hn5H9nfW

— sinistral (@TunkuMuhd_) January 27, 2021

 

Like stars, there’s no shortage of bright young talents in our local art scene. We’ve only just grazed the surface.

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