FINAL REPORT ART CRITISM A TIGER IN TRAQUIL WATER BY JOHAN MARJONID AAD1182C

GROUP MEMBERS OF GROUP

: KATAK KACAK : AZEEMA ATIRA NADIAH

LECTURER COURSE CODE

: PUAN AYUNI : FND 152

APPRECIATION

In preparing this report, we were in contact with many people, friends and the most important person , the artist that shared so much information with us, Johan Marjonid. They have contributed towards our understanding and thoughts. In particular , we wish to express our sincere appreciation to our lecturer , Madam Ayuni for encouragement, guidance, critics and everything. Without her continued support and interest, this report would not have been the same as presented here. Last but not least, our sincere appreciation also extends to my family, colleagues, and who ever who have provided assistance in various occasions. Thank you.

Nur Atira Bt Mohammad Roslan .. Nur AzeemaBt Suhaimi .. Siti Nadiah Bt Sutimin ..

TABLE OF CONTENT

APPRECIATION TABLE OF CONTENT INTRODUCTION LITERATURE REVIEW From Book and From Internet Methodology CHAPTER ONE- DESCRIPTION 1.1 About The Artist 1.2 Artist Background 1.2.1 Family Background 1.2.2 Education Level 1.2.3 Working Experience 1.2.4 Awards 1.2.5 Exhibitions 1.3 Chosen Artwork 1.3.1 A Tiger In Tranquil Water 1.3.2 History of A Tiger In Tranquil Water 1.4 Observation In Artwork 1.4.1 List of The Liberal Object In This Painting 1.4.2 Art Element In The Artwork 1.4.2.1 Line 1.4.2.2 Shape 1.4.2.3 Colour 1.4.2.4 Space 1.4.2.5 Form 1.4.2.6 Value CHAPTER TWO ANALYSIS 2.1 Introduction of Analysis 2.1.1 Emphasis 2.1.2 Harmony 2.1.3 Contrast 2.1.4 Movement 2.1.5 Proportion 2.1.6 Unity

CHAPTER THREE - INTERPRETATION 3.1 The Content of Artwork 3.1.2 Interpretation From Colour 3.1.3Interpretation From The Artworks Composition 3.1.4 Interpretation From The Theme CHAPTER FOUR JUDGEMENT 4.1 Artwork Appreciation 4.2 Weakness / Story Element In This Artwork CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTION

For this semester, weve been exposed with the importance of element and principle of art in every single artwork. In this study, we discovered that it is important to know the content and the meaning of an artwork, based on the reason why the artwork was made by the artist. We gained knowledge and lots of information about local artist from this project. All of the information given is very useful for us since we as an art students need to explore more and learn more about art based on the element of art and principle of art. Therefore, we hope that well apply all the knowledge that we gained from this project into our own artwork to be a better art student.

LITERATURE REVIEW

FROM BOOK

The book that we had refer to is Art Fundamentals Theory and Practice Eleventh Edition

FROM INTERNET

The website that we had refer is johanmarjonid.blogspot.com , www.saatchionline.com/johmar and www.metro3gallery.com/jbm.php?src=artist

METHODOLOGY For this research, weve been using internet reference as well as interview sessions with the artist, read the critical writing and articles about the artist as our methodology.

CHAPTER 1 DESCRIPTION

1.1 ABOUT THE ARTIST

FULL NAME AGE DATE OF BIRTH BIRTH PLACE INTERESTS

:Johan bin Marjonid : 43 years old : 9th November 1968 : Ayer Baloi, Pontian, Johor : Jungle trekking, snorkelling, outdoor camping, carpentry, computers, fishing, cooking, photography

LIVES IN PROFESSION WORKS IN MASTERING IN MEDIUM WEBSITE

: Kajang, Selangor : Full time artist (Fine Art) and a part time lecturer : Shah Alam, Selangor : The Realistic Tropical Rainforest Painting : Oil Colour, Acrylic, Water Colour, Charcoal, Pencil : http://johanmarjonid.blogspot.com

REPRESENTING GALLERIES: JBM Studio

1.2 ARTIST BACKGROUND 1.2.1 FAMILY BACKGROUND

Johan Marjonid was born on 9th November 1968 in Kampung Jelutung, Ayer Baloi, Pontian, Johor. He is the fifth child of Marjonid bin Kassim and Maimunah binti Nasir. He has nine siblings, consist of four brothers and five sisters. Johan Marjonid loved art from an early age. He began to draw as a child, and he continued making drawings throughout the years leading to his decision to become an artist. He started using oil paint when he was studying at SMK DatoPenggawa Barat, Pontian, Johor in Form 6.Johan Marjonid received his Ijazah Sarjana Muda Seni Halus (Degree in Fine Art) from UiTM, Shah Alam in 1991. Johan Marjonid is a dedicated painter who chooserainforest as his subject. All his works are real depictions of Malaysian forests. To approach and fully understand his subject, he frequently participates in expeditions and conducts his own visits to his favourite locations such as Gunung Stong in Kelantan, Gunung Tahan and Taman Negara in Pahang, Endau- Rompin, Royal Belum in Perak and recreational forests around Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. He is married to an art teacher, also his junior when he was studying at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Shah Alam, Siti Nurhelmi. They have five children, four boys and a girl. His wife studied in UniversitiTeknologi Mara (UiTM) Shah Alam taking degree in Fine Arts. Johan Marjonid taught fine art in several local public and private funded art institutions within Kuala Lumpur, and later on chose to be a fulltime artist from year 2000 onwards. Johan Marjonid became active with rainforest subjects since 1994, and has emerged with several series of works; Preservation series and ArcaAlam series which consists in it sub-series (Gunung Stong, RimbaKanching, Jeriau, Tekala, Twin Towers, etc). His works were picked for display at Balai Senilukis Negara (National Art Gallery, Malaysia) major exhibitions such as Masterpieces from the Permanent Collection (RedzaPiyadasa), 2001 and Warisan (Dr.NajibDawa), 2003. Apart from that, he also involved with many special exhibitions, specifically themed on rainforests in local private and corporate galleries. On this commitment, he was invited to exhibit and paint for Rainforest Painting Demonstration at World Expo 2000, Hannover, Germany in 2000.

H His family photo during Hari Raya Aidilfitri

His studio.

1.2.2 EDUCATION LEVEL

1983 SMK Ayer Baloi, Pontian Johor -Sijil Rendah Pelajaran 1985 SMK Benut, Pontian, Johor -Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia 1987 SMK Dato Penggawa Barat, Pontian, Johor -Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia 1992 Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Shah Alam -Bachelor of Fine Art

HIS PAST ARTWORKS

1.2.3 WORKING EXPERIENCE 1992- 1999 2002 2006 Ceramic Department, Faculty of Art and Design, UiTM Shah Alam, Selangor. Part-time Lecturer Subject Area : Drawing MTDC Multimedia Academy (MMA), Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor. Part-time Lecturer Subject area: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Figure Drawing,Storyboard. Mr. Din Omar Artist Painting, Drawing and Mural for DANEM (DataranTeknologi Nelayan Moden), LKIM, Wisma PKNS, Kuala Lumpur. Gerbang Perdana Sdn.Bhd, Ibex Building Jalan 222, 46100 Petaling Jaya. Artist Artist Impression painting for Langkawi Waterfall. Artist Impression painting for Gerbang Selatan Bridge (Proposal Bridge replaces Tambak Johor). Kolej Universiti Teknologi Pengurusan Malaysia (KUTPM) Part-time Lecturer Subject area : Graphics and Illustrations New Era College,Lot 5, Seksyen 10, Jalan Bukit, 43000 Kajang,Selangor. Part-time Lecturer Subject area : Drawing, Painting, Sculpture Universiti Industri Selangor (UNiSEL) Fakulti SeniLukis dan SeniReka,Seksyen 7, 43000 Shah Alam, Selangor. Part-time Lecturer Subject area : Drawing

1999 2001

2003

2006 2008

2008 now

1.2.4 AWARDS

1992

Consolation Prize, Street Banner Competition, National Art Gallery,Kuala Lumpur.

1994

First Prize, Malaysian Landscape `94, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur. Consolation Prize, International Category, Kenyir Eco-Fest`94 Art Competition, Pengkalan Gawi, Kenyir Lake, Terengganu.

1995

Two Consolation Prize, Drawing Competition Lanskap dan Senibina Indah Selangor, Shah Alam Gallery, Selangor.

2007

Consolation Prize, MEKAR CITRA 2007, Shah Alam Gallery, Selangor.

1.2.5 EXHIBITIONS

Year Exhibitions 2010 Life and Nature, Pelita hati Gallery, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur Kawan (Friends), PelitaHati Gallery, Kuala Lumpur. Zirkon@7 2010 , Shah Alam Gallery, Ahah Alam, Selangor. KepadaMu Kekasih, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur. HIJAU, Art Village Gallery, Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur. Pameran Pelukis Selangor, Shah Alam Gallery, Shah Alam , Selangor. 2009 Zirkon@7 2009, Shah Alam Gallery, Shah Alam, Selangor. Art Village Collector Showcase, Art Village Gallery, Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur. 100 Excellent Artists, Penang International Art Festival, Town Hall, George Town, Penang, Malaysia. Ekspo Mega Beli Barangan Malaysia, KL Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur. From One Earth II, Water in Nature, Wisma Kebudayaan SGM (Soka Gakkai Malaysia), 243 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100Kuala Lumpur. Aspirasi 09, Galeri Tenaga, Wisma TNB, No 19 Jalan Timur, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. 2008 Open Show , Shah Alam Gallery, Selangor, Malaysia Zirkon@7 08,Visual Art Exhibition, UniSels Lecturers Artworks Exhibition, Shah Alam Gallery, Selangor Floral Festival Photography and Art Show, Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur. Time Line/ Susur Masa , National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur. 2007 Mekar Citra 2007, An Art Exhibition in Conjunction with The 50th Independent of Malaysia, Shah Alam Gallery, Selangor. Johor Gemilang, Galeri Seni Johor, Johor Bahru, Johor . Biru Hijaunya BELUM II, Pelita Hati Gallery, Kuala Lumpur. Pameran Ulung, R A Fine Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur. Pameran Sentuhan dan Ilham, Galeri Seni Johor, Johor Bahru, Johor. 2006 Biru Hijaunya BELUM, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur. Pemandangan Malaysia, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur. Pameran Pelukis Johor, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.

2005

Koleksi Terbaru, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur. Melebu Alas, First Solo Exhibition, Main Lobby, Balai Berita, NSTP, Kuala Lumpur.

2004 2003 2002 2001

Anugerah & Seni, 3 Generations of Johor Artists, Balai Seni Maybank, Kuala Lumpur. Warisan (Dr. Najib Dawa), National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur. Natures Blessing, Galeri Tropika, Hibiscus Garden, Taman Tasik Perdana, Kuala Lumpur. Masterpieces from the Permanent Collection (Redza Piyadasa), National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur

2000 1999

Rainforest Painting Demonstration, World Expo 2000, Hannover, Germany. Open Show 99, Shah Alam Gallery, Shah Alam, Selangor. Rapture Au Natural, Art Village, Metro Fine Art, The Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

1998

Treasures of The Rainforest, Rusli Hashim Fine Art, Artist Colony, Taman Bunga Raya, Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur. The Journey of Malaysian Art, An Art Exhibition in Conjunction with The APEC Business Summit, Putra World TradeCenter, Kuala Lumpur.

1997

Elok Bistari Santapan di Mata, Nyata Pasti Tertusuk di Jiwa, Alunan Seni Mahligai di Kalbu, Pelita Hati Gallery and Petronas Gallery, Kuala Lumpur. Malaysian Images, Art Exhibition in Conjunction with The G15 Summit, The Mine Resort City, Sg. Besi, Kuala Lumpur. Open Show '97, Shah Alam Gallery, Shah Alam, Selangor.

1996

Inspiration I, Group Show, Metro Art & Isetan Gallery, Kuala Lumpur. From The Rainforest, Sculpture and Painting Exhibition, Petronas Gallery, Kuala Lumpur. Open Show 96, Shah Alam Gallery, Shah Alam, Selangor.

1995

Shah Alam Open Show, Shah Alam Gallery, Shah Alam, Selangor. Lembaran 95, Malaysian Artist Association (MAA) - Petronas Gallery, Kuala Lumpur. Landskap dan Seni Bina Indah Selangor, Drawing Exhibition, Shah Alam Gallery, Shah Alam, Selangor. The Young Ones, An Exhibition Introducing Eleven of the Country's most Promising Young Artists, Nanyang Gallery of Art, Kuala Lumpur. On Our Own, Tradition and Change, Ilham '95, UiTM & Petronas Gallery, Kuala Lumpur. Malaysian Landscape 94, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur. Boat Show Exhibition, Shah Alam Gallery, Shah Alam , Selangor.

1994

 Kenyir Eco-Fest 94, Pengkalan Gawi, Kenyir Lake, Terengganu. 1993 1992 1991 Boat Show Exhibition 93, Shah Alam Gallery, Shah Alam, Selangor. Street Banner Competition, Federal Territory Day, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur. Sketsa Lanskap Perak, UiTM Sri Manjung, Perak. Sketsa Lanskap Perak, Galeri Seni FSSR, UiTM Shah Alam, Selangor. Sketsa Lanskap Perak, Sudut Ilmu, UiTM Shah Alam, Selangor. Degree Show, Galeri Seni FSSR, UiTM Shah Alam, Selangor. 1989 Black and White Landscape, Foyer FSSR, UiTM Shah Alam, Selangor. Figure Drawing Exhibition, Foyer FSSR, UiTM Shah Alam, Selangor. 1988 Drawing Exhibition, Foyer FSSR, UiTM Shah Alam, Selangor.

1.3 CHOSEN ARTWORK 1.3.1 A Tiger In Tranquil Water

Title Size Year Media Medium

: A Tiger InTranquil Water : 72 x 48 in : 2008 : Painting : Acrylic

1.3.2 History of A Tiger In Tranquil Water History of A Tiger In Tranquil Water In the making of this painting, the painter, Johan Marjonid uses acrylic as a medium and it is all about image of the nature life. This painting, based on the artist interpretation, he said that he wanted to show the calmness and the ferocious of the water and the tiger. Based on the painting, flora and fauna are both connected, in other way they depends on each other. The artist mention that this painting has no other intention, but he had mention about the water has its own calmness as well as the tiger, and the water has its own ferocious as well as the tiger too. There is no specific story or history about this artwork, because Johan Marjonid usually will imitates the pictures that he had taken while he was on his own expedition in some of the famous rainforest in Malaysia. About the log beneath the tiger, he said that it is for a little bit of magic touch and it is to add some other element to make the painting more interesting. He did mention that if the log is not there, the painting will look like it is missing something. He had mention about the choice of making a tiger as the main subject, rather than other animal. It is because of the tigerscolour that makes the tiger as the emphasis of the painting.

1.4 Observation In Artwork 1.4.1 List of The Literal Objects In Painting

The literal objects that are found in this artwork includes a tiger, a log and water.

1.4.2 ART ELEMENT IN ARTWORK There are six art elements that we can identified in this artwork such as line, shape, colour, space, form, and value. Line is most easily defined as a mark that spans a distance between two points or the path of a moving point, taking any form along the way. As an art element, line pertains to the use of various marks, outlines and implied lines in artwork and design, most often used to define shape in two-dimensional work. Implied line is the path that the viewer's eye takes as it follows shapes, colours, and forms along a path, but may not be continuous or physically connected. Shape pertains to the use of areas in two dimensional spaces that can be defined by edges, setting one flat specific space apart from another. Shapes can be geometric such as square, circle, triangle, and hexagon or organic such as the shape of a puddle, blob, leaf, and boomerang in nature. Colour pertains to the use of hue in artwork and design. Defined as primary colour are red, blue and yellow which cannot be mixed in pigment from other hues, secondary colours are green, orange, and purple which are directly mixed from combinations of primary colours. Further combinations of primary and secondary colours create tertiary and more hues. Space is the area provided for a particular purpose. Space includes the background, foreground and middle ground. Space refers to the distances or areas around, between or within components of a piece. There are two types of space, positive and negative space. Positive space refers to the space of a shape representing the subject matter. Negative space refers to the space around and between the subject matter. Space is also defined as the distance between identifiable points or planes in a work of art. Form may be created by the forming of two or more shapes or as three-dimensional shape such as cube, pyramid, sphere, and cylinder. Form is considered three-dimensional showing height, width and depth. Value, or tone, refers to the use of light and dark, shade and highlight, in an artwork. Black-and-white photography depends entirely on value to define its subjects. Value is directly related to contrast.

1.4.2.1 Line

L ine at the water waves is wavy lines

Line at the water waves is curvy lines

Line at the water waves is curvy lines and spiral lines

Line at the tigers back is curvy lines

1.4.2.2 Shape

Shape at the water waves is circle

Shape at the water waves is organic

Shape at the log is organic

1.4.2.3 Colour

Tertiery colour

Green

Secondary colour

Cool colour

Blue

1.4.2.4 Space

Space between the tiger and the log. The tiger and the log are at the back ground.

Space between the water wave. The waterwave situated at the fore ground and at the middle ground.

1.4.2.5 Form

The appearance of the tiger figure

The appearance of the log

1.4.2.6 Value

The darkness of the quantity of light reflected by the colour

The darkness of the quantity of light reflected by the colour

Chromatic value demonstrated by the given colour on the log and the water

The application of low-key value and high-key value on the tiger figure, the log and the water

The dark area that occur forms shadow

CHAPTER 2 ANALYSIS

2.1 Introduction of Analysis Analysis is the most important discipline in order to read an artwork. It contains principles of art such as emphasis, harmony, contrast, movement, proportion, and unity. Emphasis means to give central importance to any artwork. Harmony is unanimity that can be found in form, line, size, creation, surface or colours that can made eye-catching. Contrast refers to the arrangement of opposite elements in a piece so as to create visual interest, excitement and drama. Movement is the suggestion of motion through the use of various elements. Proportion is the size relationship of parts to a whole and to one another. Unity is the wholeness that is achieved through the effective use of the elements and principles of art.

2.1.1 Emphasis

The central importance of this artwork is tiger as the artist used the warm colour on the tiger figure. This make the tiger become the eye-focused for the viewers.

2.1.2 Harmony

The water waves have been repeated severals in this artwork. The creation of this made the viewers eye-catching thus make the water waves look harmony.

2.1.3 Contrast

The used of opposite colour which is warm colour on the tiger figure create visual interest and excitement. The only one warm colour used in this artwork make it looks contrast.

2.1.4 Movement

Movement is the suggestion of motion through the use of various elements. In this artwork, the movement occure on the water waves.

2.1.5 Proportion

Proportion in this painting is the figure of the tiger. The tiger show the relationship of parts to a whole and to one another.

2.1.6 Unity

This painitng has the principle of unity as the wholeness is achieved through the effective use of the elements and principles of art.

CHAPTER 3 INTERPRETATION

3.1 . The Content of Artwork Three of us have the some idea of this painting about what the artist trying to say. For us this artwork shows that the habitat of his tiger had been destroyed by the human activity which is illegal logging. Thus, the tiger have to live in the water. The look of the tiger eyes strengthens the evidence to show its sadness. The artist creates this artwork to show the cruelness of humans that undergoes illegal logging. The artist also trying to show us the sadness of the animals that lost their habitat caused by the humans activity. This artwork means that the population of tiger in Malaysia has decreased. The artwork symbolizes the rainforest. The tiger represent all animals in rainforest while the log represent the trees that have been cut down. About the feeling that we feel when we look at this artwork, three of us got difference feeling. For Atira, she feels mysterious when she looked at this artwork. However, Azeema feels sad and sorrow while Nadiah feels calm but in the same time she felt the ferocious in this painting.

3.1.2 Interpretation from colour This artwork shows sadness maybe because he apply a lot of cool colour. The artist uses more darker colour than light colour in his artwork to show the sadness. However, the artist trying to show the real sadness maybe in his artwork by applying the contrast colour which is orange at the tiger. The soreness and the sadness of this painting is shown by the artist by choices of colours. As we notice, he applied orange colour which is the colour of the tiger to emphasize the subject.

3.1.3 Interpretation From The Artworks Composition Through this artwork , the tiger is at the back ground give space to show the movement of the water. The log is situated under the tiger to show that the tiger had to face the obstacles. Other than that, the log is situated near to tiger represent the fauna whereas the log represent flora. This shows that fauna and flora are depend and attach to each other.

3.1.4 Interpretation From The Theme

Based on what we see in this painting, the theme is rainforest. This is due to the three characters used in this painting which there of them represent environment. The tiger represent the faunas while the log represent the floras. The water shows that the rainforest environment. Thus, this artwork theme is about rainforest.

CHAPTER 4 JUDGEMENT

4.1 Artwork Appreeciation Overall, we like this artwork. For Atira, she like this artwork because it is simple and nice. This artwork use only three character and this make it looks tidy and well-organize. For Azeema, she like this artwork because the artwork is unique. The number of dark colour used in this painting are several and the artist used only one warm colour as contrast to represent the emphasis of the artwork. The effect applied on the water make this artwork looks awesome and this artwork looks so real. For Nadiah, she like this artwork because the colour used in this artwork is very blend. This painting has its own interpretation and story behind it. This make the viewer feel they wanted to know more about the story of this painting.

4.2 Weakness / Story Element In This Artwork There is are weakness in this artwork. This artwork is too plain because the character used in this artwork is not much. This artwork only contains one tiger with a log and water environment. However, there are some strong element in this artwork. The colour used in this artwork is attach to the theme which to show about the rainforest. The tiger character is strong when the artist used orange colour on it. The movement of the water wave makes this artwork becomes more interesting and it looks realistic.

CONCLUSION

Overall, we had learn so much and gain so many information from this artwork. Along the study of this artwork, we understand more about the element and principle of art. We also learn how to make a report from this subject, FND 152.