Digital Sketches

Some update on my work in progress for the final output for this residency. During the group critics session both Liz and Celina mention about my practice on sketching digitally and they found that is interesting. I never thought about it until they mention it during the session. I did use a physical sketchbook last time but now it is much more easier for me to just bring my iPad everywhere I go and have multiple sketchbook inside one device. Here is some screen shot on my digital sketchbook.

A screenshot of Paper application on iPad, with sketches by Grasshopper — Grasshopper Digital Sketchbook

I mostly use an application called Paper on my iPad to put down my notes or do some quick sketches. Really handy.

I’ve done some sketched based on what I have in mind for my final output but I would still like to explore more about the shapes and motives that I will be using. Here is some of the sketches.

Digital sketch on Pohon Budi done using Paper application on iPad, a vibrant pastel colored sketch on light paper background — A digital sketch of Pohon Budi by Grasshopper

Abdul Shakir

Abdul Shakir (also known as ‘Grasshopper’) is a multidisciplinary multimedia artist and one of the co-founders of Filamen, which focuses on projection mapping, light installation and interactive installation projects. Shakir has worked in post-production and production agencies, and has done various projects related to design and art: graphic design, motion graphics, projection mapping and interactive installation. His projects have gone beyond Malaysia and reached an international level, displaying his works in China, Hong Kong, Spain, and the USA. Some of the notable platforms in which he has shown his work are LAMPU Festival, Urbanscapes Art Festival, Rainforest in the City, and George Town Festival.