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More than art 12 May 2021 / 11:02 H. (right) Sharina’s ultimate goal is to create a larger impact through social art education. – Pictures courtesy of Sharina Shahrin (far right) Vienna, mixed media on paper (project in conjunction with Nespresso). (left) Sharina developed joy and a sense of fulfilment by teaching through the workshops. (above) Safe Space is one of the pro-women platforms in the country.
FROM a young age, Sharina Shahrin displayed a pointed interest in different forms of art and expression, which eventually led her to being a mixed-media visual artist in the present day.
“I enjoyed drawing, painting, singing, dancing or anything that gave me space to tell a story,” Sharina said, adding that her family background played a large role in her progression.
Going further with his art
Adam Ummar is turning his pain into art with the aim of finding peace and comfort Adam believes visual artists are creative entreprenuers. – PICTURE COURTESY OF ADAM UMMAR
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keeps Adam Ummar sane. This visual abstract artist was 16 when he was first diagnosed with depression.
“Art has been my best form of therapy till today,” said the 24-year-old Kuala Lumpur- born artist.
“Two of my all-time favourite visual artists are Mark Rothko and Yayoi Kusama, and they have been battling mental health issues all their lives. They have turned their pain into art. I am doing the same thing.”