Crossing Frontiers : Bold, Brave & Beyond

It is widely believed that the confluence of tradition and modernity will propel never-ending evolution of the visual arts. As a testament to this dynamic convergence, the UNIMAS’ Exhibition of Creativity, Innovation, and Technology in the Arts (eCITRA) presents its latest theme of Crossing Frontiers: Bold, Brave, and Beyond. This art exhibition is envisioned as a narrative that delves into the centre of conversation where visual arts and contemporary conditions are fused together to act as a platform for artists in academia to showcase their masterpiece. Contemporary art was once regarded as a frontier but has now been transformed into fertile ground where the seeds of creativity can grow into expressions as diverse human creativity allows it. The brush stroke, the canvas, and the immersive installations are identified as companions in an artist’s mission to explore the unknown, to narrate the untold and to question the status quo. Crossing Frontier is envisioned a dialogue and a journey to reflect the current zeitgeist - a response to worldwide discussions that inspire and revolutionise the sphere of visual arts. The artists of eCITRA 2023 investigate the critical concerns of the current time using a variety of mediums where cultural discourses, social justice conversations and identity narratives can be found in the sphere of modern art. This frontier is also viewed as a horizon where the Bolds venture, the Braves thrive and the story transcends into the Beyond. We believe eCITRA allows conversations about contemporary art to develop thus proving the dialogues are more relevant than ever. Crossing Frontier should be celebrated as a tribute to symbiotic relationships reflecting the narrative as ancient as the basic drive to express oneself in the present moment. Welcome to Crossing Frontier: Bold, Brave, and Beyond an initiative carefully designed by the eCITRA 2023 Committee from both UNIMAS and UiTM. We welcome you to witness the narrative as boundless and perpetual as the spirit of expression from our perspective.