The group project ‘Heat Escape’ by Chin Jia Wei, Tey Yun Nee, Ting Ee Vern, and Yeong Ke Xin, students of Dasein Digital Media, achieved great success at the iNYALA 2022 Beyond Light New Media Art Competition. Their installation, focused on the theme of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), garnered recognition as it won The Best Creativity and The Best New Media Art Awards.
From December 1 to 25, 2022, the ‘Heat Escape’ art installation was exhibited at Fahrenheit88, captivating audiences with its unique concept. The project employed anamorphic illusion, requiring viewers to stand at a specific distance for optimal viewing, along with supportive motion on other sides of a cube screen. By utilizing audio-visual data depicting man-made disasters, ‘Heat Escape’ transported viewers to the scenes of these disasters, prompting reflection on the future trajectory of our planet.
The conceptual sphere, represented in an anamorphic view, symbolized planet Earth, while the ever-changing shapes and elements on it represented man-made hazards such as deforestation, air pollution, and water pollution, all of which contribute to global warming. The installation aimed to highlight the consequences of human exploitation and the cyclical nature of our planet’s recovery efforts. It served as a poignant reminder that without addressing these issues, the extinction of both our planet and humanity would become inevitable.
As a result of their outstanding work, the group received a total cash prize of RM6000 and trophies from Helios Loo, the founder of iNYALA, and Chegne Eu Jin, the Assistant Marketing Manager of Fahrenheit88.
iNYALA, established in 2019, strives to be a progressive platform in Malaysia, championing the new media arts. The organization aims to nurture young talents, foster connections within communities, and facilitate dialogues surrounding technology, sustainability, and art.
Helios Loo and Puan Nor Aida bin Ismail, the Timbalan Pengarah Bahagian Pengurusan Strategik Tourism Malaysia, presenting the trophy and prize money RM3,000 to Tey Yun Nee, Chin Jia Wei, Ting Ee Vern, Yeong Ke Xin for their artwork Heat Escape which focused on SDG 13 – Climate Action.
