Dari Bawah Block
Creative
Asyraf Affandee
Client
Lasalle Year 3, Communication Design
Final Year Project
In light of racism faced by Malay individuals in Singapore in recent years, Dari Bawah Block is a reactive initiative organised by Hanirusyaidi (@hanzbaobao) showcasing creative work done by Malay individuals through an Instagram page and publication. This project seeks to provide a platform for creatives to not only celebrate the diversity found in the Malay community but also providing a platform for them to express their voice through art and design.
As part of the submission for the publication, I created 2 posters to create awareness of what the younger generation of Singaporean Malays are facing. These are controversial and taboo topics that are less likely to be discussed about within the malay community.
Creative
Asyraf Affandee
Client
Lasalle Year 3, Communication Design
Final Year Project
In light of racism faced by Malay individuals in Singapore in recent years, Dari Bawah Block is a reactive initiative organised by Hanirusyaidi (@hanzbaobao) showcasing creative work done by Malay individuals through an Instagram page and publication. This project seeks to provide a platform for creatives to not only celebrate the diversity found in the Malay community but also providing a platform for them to express their voice through art and design.
As part of the submission for the publication, I created 2 posters to create awareness of what the younger generation of Singaporean Malays are facing. These are controversial and taboo topics that are less likely to be discussed about within the malay community.
DI SINI AKU MENGHARAP
Malays in Singapore are predominantly Muslims. The stigma of mental health in the malay community results from the generation upbringing of our grandparents and parents who hold religion as a way of life and closely follow the teachings. As a result, mental health has become a taboo subject in the malay community. This makes the subject associated with being “non-religious” or “not religious enough”. However, with the exposure and education that are given to us today, the older groups of people fail to see the root problem of mental health issues which were analyzed by scientific research and case studies. The lack of empathy from the older generations have definitely made the process of healing difficult.
The first artwork titled, “Di sini aku mengaharap” means I can only hope from here. This statement reflects upon the dilemma of choosing a path (cure) for the betterment of oneself. The inability to control their
state of mind leads to them only being able to hope for a brighter future in coping with their mental health
and wellbeing.
Malays in Singapore are predominantly Muslims. The stigma of mental health in the malay community results from the generation upbringing of our grandparents and parents who hold religion as a way of life and closely follow the teachings. As a result, mental health has become a taboo subject in the malay community. This makes the subject associated with being “non-religious” or “not religious enough”. However, with the exposure and education that are given to us today, the older groups of people fail to see the root problem of mental health issues which were analyzed by scientific research and case studies. The lack of empathy from the older generations have definitely made the process of healing difficult.
The first artwork titled, “Di sini aku mengaharap” means I can only hope from here. This statement reflects upon the dilemma of choosing a path (cure) for the betterment of oneself. The inability to control their
state of mind leads to them only being able to hope for a brighter future in coping with their mental health
and wellbeing.
KAIS PAGI, MAKAN PAGI
For the second artworkalays in Singapore are commonly being labeled as not smart and lazy. However, that is not the case. The lives of the Malay community has been a tough one since during the British ruling which made working a custom. The habit of making just enough for yourself and being content and grateful with the bare minimum has been instilled into Malay individuals up until today. This attribute has caused others to look down on us. The idiom, “Kais pagi makan pagi. Kais petang makan petang” means you work in the morning to have your morning meal, and you make just enough from your work in the evening to have your evening meal. It is hardship and strife. In fact, this just shows the positive trait of Malays being a hardworking group
of people.
