Patung Percha Design Brief
Step into a world where tradition meets sustainability with the Creative Patung Percha Challenge for Keretapi Sarong 2024! Inspired by Bangga Malaysia’s contemporary, traditional ethos, this challenge is about creativity and making an impact using RRU (reuse, recycle, upcycle) methods.
We call upon all creative Malaysians to take scraps and remnant fabrics, breathe new life into them, and turn them into contemporary traditional costumes. Transform these scraps and remnants into a doll that celebrates our Malaysian heritage and champions environmental consciousness.
Homage to Adrian Ong
Adrian Ong is a Malaccan now residing in Kuala Terengganu. An avid traditional costume maker for dolls applying the RRU concept in his works, the dolls he created not only portray the aesthetics of Malaysian costumes but proceeds from it has also helped many single parents through a charity organization he was with.
Creative Patung Percha Challenge is a homage to Adrian Ong, who has been sentimental about the sustainability of Malaysian culture through dress for overfour decades.
Photography: Adrian Ong
Instagram: @adrians_collectibles
Theme: Contemporary Traditional
An insight into Malaysian traditional costumes in a new breath applying the RRU concept. Costumes should emphasise the origins, originality and creativity of the designer to portray the beauty and aesthetics of Malaysian Costumes. The design may apply minimum innovation to the existing look of a traditional costume and does not overshadow the originality. Emphasis should also be given to the usage of upcycled and repurposed materials.
The doll used should resemble the features of Malaysian women. Appropriation should be considered if religious or cultural symbols are used in design.
Doll Sizing & Requirements
The following requirements for their entry into the Creative Patung Percha Challenge:
- Each submission must be a 30-cm fashion doll adorned with black hair and distinct Asian features, capturing the essence of Malaysian diverse beauty.
- Your doll should not only wear our heritage but also reflect the faces of our nation.
- Each doll is to be done up accordingly to suit your design.
- The doll can be purchased online at the participant’s own cost.
Terms & Conditions
01.
Calling All Malaysians
Open to Malaysians aged 16 and above: A copy of your IC must be attached to the application form and crossed with MFCA CPPC.
02.
Online Submission Form
A complete submission for the call for entry online with a 150-word synopsis write-up in Bahasa Malaysia of your doll design concept inspiration and upcycle sustainability adoption based on the design brief.
03.
One Entry Per Person
Individual submission is per entry only, and all entries will be exhibited during Keretapi Sarong 2024 at a prominent landmark in Kuala Lumpur.
04.
Cultural Appropriation
Submissions should consider the appropriateness of using religious and cultural symbols.
05.
Judging
Criteria
Ideation – 20 %
Materials – 20 %
Total look – 15%
Workmanship – 30%
Synopsis – 15%
06.
Prize
Ceremony
Participants must attend the prize-giving ceremony during the Keretapi Sarong 2024 event.
Each participant will be issued a certificate of participation.
07.
Doll Submission Dateline
Doll to be submitted by 4th September 2024 (Wednesday) by post/courier to:
ROCKA NATURE AGRO FARM
PT 23440, Jalan Sungai Kuali, Kampung Hulu Chemperoh, 28750 Janda Baik, Bentong Pahang Malaysia.
Tel: 011 2672 0041
08.
Final Jury Decisions
All jury decisions are final, and any participant disputes will not be entertained.
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