The second installation of Eclectic Ecstatic, a
successful community art night returns at El Centro. The theme of the event was
‘Art Heals.’
One of the main highlight was award-winning local naïve
artist, Awang Fadilah and the Sabah Naïve Art Group. Over 50 of their artworks graced the walls of
El Centro adding vibrant colours and unique visuals to the space of the event.
These artworks will be on display for a month at El Centro and are available
for sale.
Some of Sabah’s top local
acts came to show their support including alternative-post rock band,
Versatile; ukulele group, Orkes Akiuku; sister duo Alice Alive; and Jobless
Giraffes which featured Scott Daryl Hadjiril from Diary of Us.
Other acts that took the stage
were guitarist from melodic metal band A Million Evil Faces, Aized Emir Kual
who performed with singer-songwriter Rozella; plus Joanna Quintin and Friends.
Artist Deanna Maria Elizabeth also read some poetry and comedian Harjinder Kler
kept the crowd roaring with laughter.
The event also saw
international participants including back-by-popular-demand Rae Kissing Fire
from the United States who entranced the crowd with a fire dance, and a very
special performance by What a Hard Project, a creative duo that hails all the
way from Spain and Argentina.
The main goal of the event
was to give locals a platform and safe space to express themselves freely
without any creative boundaries.
According to the organizers, the theme ‘Art Heals’ was chosen this time
as they realized, it is an important message that rings deep and true to many
people including themselves.
“We all know what it feels
like to be down or ill and have limited option to turn to for help, but art
uplifts us. All art forms, from beading to
painting and drumming to dancing, is a powerful tool to heal all aspects of us,
and we would like to use art to support those who need them the most in the
near future, but we first need to create awareness and raise funds for that. ”
said Devi Kusardy Cox of TACKit.
“And as artists especially,
there are many barriers which make it a real challenge to create and produce
artworks, be it financial, society’s perception and judgment or other personal
matters, but when we stay true to our passion and focus on doing what we love,
our art is always there to give us strength, pushing us forward. ‘Art heals’ is an important message and
having free community events like this, helps us spread the word.” added
Rozella Mahjhrin of Contagious.
This is a non-profit
community event and the organizers encourage people in the community to
contribute in whatever way they can, so that they can sustain
Sponsorships for Eclectic
Ecstatic are mostly based on trade system.
Katie King of El Centro provided the space for free. The Sabah naïve art group is giving 30% off
profits from sale of artworks.
Charitable individuals like Borneo Magic Bead affiliated artist Saija Marit
Wan from Sweden donated handmade bracelets for sale, and Dstaff partial
sponsored the sound system.
For more information, visit
www.facebook.com/ContagiousCreativeAgency or www.facebook.com/LetsTACKit.
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