Cross-Cultural Art Talk

Exploring Performative and Visual Arts

An art talk activity on the theme of Cross Culture organized by the Sabah Art Gallery. Famous artists are invited to be part of the discussion panel to discuss topics on performing arts and visual arts. Fans, art enthusiasts and students are welcome to attend.

Artist Line-up

Dr. Norzizi Dato' Zulkifli

Title: "Becoming an Actress"
Time: 3pm - 4pm

Norzizi Zulkifli began her artistic career as a television host and actor.

Among her acting theater; Itik Liar directed by Dato' Tarmimi Siregar, Tiang Seri Tegak Berlima directed by Rohani Yousoff, Demi Zaiton directed by Dato' Noordin Hassan, Bangsawan Raja Laksamana Bentan directed by Rahman B, Bangsawan Siti Zubaidah directed by Zakaria Ariffin, Mak Yong Anak Raja Gondang and Mak Yong Raja Bongsu Sakti directed by Khatijah Awang.

She then made strides as a theater director and emerged as the youngest director who had the opportunity to direct at Istana Budaya in 2003 through the Mak Yong Raja Tangkai Hati theater.

Among her directions are Aladdin Children's Musical Theater at Istana Budaya, Mak Yong Titis Sakti at Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Center (KLpac), Medea at The Actors Studio, Usikan Rebab at KLpac which led her to win the Best Director Award in the BOH Cameronian Arts Award 2013.

Norzizi won the Best Supporting Actress Award at the BOH Cameronian Arts Award 2018.

She received her Diploma in Theater at the National Academy of Arts (ASWARA), Bachelor of Screen Arts (Honours) at MARA University of Technology, Master of Fine Art (MFA) Theater Directing Middlesex University London and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Wollongong, Australia.

In 2021, she was awarded the Provincial Crown Knight (K.M.W) from His Majesty the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong at Istana Negara.

In addition to being active as an artist, she is a lecturer and Head of Performing Arts Studies, College of Creative Arts Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA.

Bayu Utomo Radjikin

Title: "Independent Artists & Art Spaces"
Time: 7pm - 8pm

In the world of Malaysian fine art, the name Bayu Utomo is no stranger. Born in Tawau in 1969, of Javanese descent, has a very deep artistic soul. Holds a degree from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam.

Bayu can be said to be one of the 'complete' artists, holding good skills from sculpture or figurative painting from realism to abstract, the main highlight of Bayu's work, all of them are of high quality where he is an expert and skilled in every field he engages in.

At the beginning of his career, the works produced were directed towards international political tensions such as famine, war and social issues.
Until he reached a point where he felt that the subject was no longer connected to him.
Now he is more focused on personal identity / community, figurative drama and human emotions with bold brushstrokes and minimal use of color but strong enough to make a statement visually and conceptually.

He is also a member of the art group Matahati which was established in 1989 with four of his classmates with the objective to discuss and exchange ideas in forming ideal art ideas. In addition to holding exhibitions, Matahati also runs programs such as art workshops, residency exchanges, education and curatorship.
Now Bayu manages a fine art gallery, HOM (House of Matahati) Art Trans in Ampang which is an independent art space that strives to help and support the development of visual arts in Malaysia and facilitate networking with Southeast Asian counterparts.

Contact to book tickets (Free)

088-268 748