User:Cynthia tss/Batik malaysia

Batik is the National Art of Malaysia. Batik Art is a medium using wax dyeing on cloth has now been internationally acclaimed as a unique and new type of media. It has been regarded as the National Art of Malaysia.

MyBatik is a quarterly magazine covering batik-related news, issues and events in and outside Malaysia. MyBatik is a new art magazine with the aim of getting the public more interested in batik and to know about the improvements and "going on" in batik industries around the world. Contributors would include well-known batik artists, members of the public and other influential personalities.

With the creation of MyBatik magazine, a link is created for all batik industry stakeholders to participate and contribute. MyBatik magazine was created to connect batik entrepreneurs, designers, artists and those who have an interest or a stake and ensure the batik industry prospers. MyBatik aims to bring a fresh, informative and sometimes irreverent perspective to how batik is made, consumed, appreciated and integrated into the fabric of our lives. Mybatik magazine was published by TMS Marketing Sdn. Bhd leaded by Emilia Tan since year 2007. Emilia tan is also the founder of TMS Art Gallery located in Taman Melawati, Kuala lumpur. Emilia Tan is a well known Malaysia Batik artist, instructor and author. Services provided by TMS Marketing Sdn. Bhd. included TMS Art Gallery which provide exhibition space, fine art products, printed art pieces, art sculpture, aborigines wood curving; publication of myBatik Magazine, event solution provider, batik production and TMS ART Workshop.

Up to date, TMS Marketing Sdn. Bhd had published 7 issues of mybatik magazines. Mybatik magazine is currently magazine devoted to batik, broadly defined to encompass batik in fashion, art, lifestyle and community.

The publisher of mybatik magazine, Emilia Tan is also the founder of TMS Art gallery, is one of the well known batik artist in Malaysia as well as internationally. Emilia Tan has more than 5 years in the Batik Industry.

Major projects that he has undertaken and completed included the followings:

a. 	Sime Darby Batik Uniform

b. 	SHELL Batik Corporate Souvenir - Napkin

c.	SHELL Heritage Dinner KL Tower

d.	Royal Selangor Batik Napkin for Raya Collection

e.	Port Tanjung Pelepas PTP Johor Corporate Souvenir -Napkin

In this era, we see many creative and intelligent minds striving to do their best in promoting Malaysia to the world at large. As for me, it is important that people see Malaysia as a successful country in every area possible. I strive to encourage and educate both Malaysians and non-Malaysians to discover the art of Batik, which is part of the Malaysian culture. I created TMS Art as a stepping-stone to gradually uphold my aim. TMS is actually an abbreviation of my name, Tan Mei Shia that was given by my most loving parents. Working in TMS ART is one of the most exciting moments of my life. We as a team in TMS Art, work together and grow together each day. The quick results of our achievements and efforts were truly amazing. This was shared with everyone especially the media, public etc. Our motto is “Live and learn Art Everyday”. This encourages us to learn from our mistakes and move on to achieve our daily goals.

Why Batik? Even though there are many mediums available around the world, I chose Batik mainly to promote the Malaysian culture and it was love at first sight for me. When I was exposed to Batik during my early years, the fine beauty and the process of how Batik art actually worked fascinated me. Batik belongs to us, Malaysians. Just like in China, the Chinese own Chinese ink painting whereas in Malaysia we own BATIK. I was fortunate to be involved in Batik at the right time because at the time TMS ART was created, the late Datin Endon was promoting Batik. That indirectly promoted my work.

TMS ART Story Since March 2004, when I was a college student, my first customer, who was also the first supporter of my art was EMKAY ( MKland ). They requested me to do an exhibition for them. That was when I put in all my thoughts and ideas through years of learning and created TMS ART. That was followed by UNICEF, Suria KLCC and so on. My Platinum Sponsor is Royal Selangor Pewter. Both Royal Selangor Pewter and TMS Art deal with similar Malaysian products - Pewter and Batik, hence we promote each other. There were many other accomplishments that I have achieved from then on and I believe that was just the beginning of my journey.

I travelled around Europe as a back packer for 70 days. The art in Europe is quite diverse as compared to Malaysia, as it includes a lot of contemporary art. I felt very small when I was there because of the vast art industry. I know for a fact that I have a long way to go as far as Malaysian art is concerned. There is a lot of catching up to do in the Malaysian Art. United States is number one in economy as well as in Art, whereas, Europe is of excellence in the field of art. Thus, when I was there, my heart was very eager to explore and churn out ideas for Malaysian Batik to stand at par with these countries.

‘Art is an expression of your own vision and eventually you will make up your own rules. Inspiration is everywhere. My journey through the world of batik is a continuing adventure and I still find myself learning and discovering everyday. ‘ said this young Batik artist, Emilia, the founder / president, TMS ART CENTRE, September 2009

References:

1. TMS ART GALLERY HOMEPAGE. Available from URL: http://www.tmsart.com.my/ 2. MyBatik Magazine Homepage. Available from URL: www.mybatik.org.my