Aswara Brings Third Myspar International To Langkawi This December
Aswara Brings Third Myspar International To Langkawi This December
Nearly 150 researchers, practitioners, and academics expected to attend Star-studded lineup of speakers includes:
-Associate Professor Shei-Chau Wang from the School of Art and Design, Northern Illinois University, USA
-Award-winning actor and theatre/film director, Dato’ Zahim Albakri
-Versatile choreographer, Lau Beh Chin
The National Academy of Arts, Culture, and Heritage (ASWARA) is bringing its biennial My Symposium on Practice as Research (MySPaR) International beyond its home in the Klang Valley to the enchanting island of Langkawi.
Scheduled to take place from 4 to 6 December 2024, this third edition of MySPaR will be held at Wings by Croske Resort and Balai Seni Negara Langkawi, setting to attract approximately 150 local and international participants for an inspiring exchange of ideas and artistic practices.
Themed “Artistic Processes: From Concept to Creation”, MySPaR 2024 will delve into three contemporary topics: Digital Art and New Media, Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Art, and Art and Social Engagement. MySPaR International 2024 Programme Director Dr. Wong Oi Min shares her enthusiasm about the upcoming symposium:
“MySPaR highlights the transformative power of tacit knowledge through our dynamic Oration presentations.” “These sessions uniquely engage audiences as speakers incorporate tools, instruments, and expressive gestures to creatively communicate their insights,” she adds.
She continues, “With the stunning backdrop of a unique resort, the symposium will feature Mobile Artistic Presentations, guiding participants through scenic locations in an immersive journey. This creative approach seamlessly blends art and research, making for an engaging and unforgettable knowledge-sharing experience.”
Dr. Wong, who also serves as the Director of the Centre for Artistic Research, Excellence, and Scholarship (CARES) at ASWARA, emphasises the importance of creating an experience that merges creativity, research, and culture.
The programme features an exciting line-up of keynote speakers, including Associate Professor Shei-Chau Wang from the School of Art and Design, Northern Illinois University, and Professor Ts. Dr. Khairul Azril Ismail, Deputy Rector of ASWARA. Complementing the academic dialogue are esteemed guest artists, including award-winning actor/director Dato’ Zahim Albakri, and Lau Beh Chin, a talented choreographer and artistic director of JinnD Productions.
These industry luminaries will share their expertise and creative journeys to inspire the next generation of practitioners. MySPaR International 2024 will be conducted in both Malay and English to reflect ASWARA’s commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. The event will feature keynote speeches, workshops, panel discussions, orations, and a half-day excursion to Langkawi’s renowned tourist attractions like Kota Mahsuri, Kraftangan Malaysia, and Underwater Sculpture at Pulau Pasir, blending cultural discovery with academic enrichment.
This year’s event is aligned with global initiatives such as the UNESCO Road Map for Arts Education and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reinforcing ASWARA’s commitment to fostering sustainable cultural and artistic education. Since its inception in 2018, MySPaR has become a signature event by ASWARA, focusing on practice-based research methodologies in the arts.
Evolving into an international platform by 2022, the symposium has positioned itself as a vital meeting ground for researchers, practitioners, and academics seeking to merge theoretical research with creative practice.
Members of the public are welcome to register and attend as part of the audience. For more information, registration, and sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Centre for Postgraduate Studies ASWARA Email: myspar@aswara.edu.my Phone: +603-2778-6059
