Tribute to Yasmin : In Her Own Words

A CELEBRATION OF HUMANITY AND UNIVERSAL LOVE

Exhibition Dates: July 5 – 18
The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts
Centre, Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan.
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Kevin Bathman remembers the life and legacy of Malaysian visionary, Yasmin Ahmad, with a new digital art exhibition that is set to take place in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Australia. Yasmin is best known as the international award-winning Malaysian film director who was responsible for writing and directing Petronas television commercials and films such as Sepet, Mukhsin, Muallaf and Talentine that shattered social boundaries and barriers in Malaysia.

Through her films and advertisements, Yasmin revolutionised the way Malaysians view life. With her enormous thirst for understanding life, she was ‘colour-blind’ and consistently touched the hearts of millions.

Last July, Yasmin suffered a stroke. The subsequent neurosurgery failed to save her. Bathman, a Malaysian who resides in Sydney, currently works as an art director. He was so inspired by Yasmin’s outlook on life and her inspirational body of work that he devoted his expertise to paying tribute to one of Malaysia’s seminal figures.

“Being a big fan of her work and a keen follower of her blog, I remember thinking there were ‘gems’ that I just wanted to share with others. This exhibition is an interpretation and a celebration of her words,” Bathman says.

The quotes chosen by Bathman are positive messages that anyone of any age and background can relate to. This exhibition pays tribute to her immortal words – words which serve as a reminder to us to continually strive to celebrate humanity and universal love.