ARTWORKS PORTFOLIO - THE SCHRIFT PROJECT

BY KHAIRUL RIDWAN NORIZAN

• POINT 01 | The Schrift Projects are artist assignments that consist of 26 pieces of artwork representing 26 letters of the Roman Alphabet, hence the name "The Schrift," which is derived from the German word for typeface. The project has been in the works since 2021.

• POINT 02 | The plan was to transcribe the words from each letter (A-Z), then create artwork for each, and the initials would eventually form a defined Schrift of those words. These artworks were divided into two categories: Div. 01 - Klepsydra (A-M) and Div. 02Allegory (N-Z).

• POINT 03 | The Human Experiences as Sentient Being of discovering the virtues of living into the entire spectrum of life inspired the theme of the picked words. It may represent spiritual progress for some, it may or may not be intended for everyone or the artist himself, but the points made are greatly verified.

KLEPSYDRA

Creator, Architect of the universe. The omnipotent power beyond imaginations that immeasurable neither by any masses, shapes & forms nor dimensions. And who are we as sentient beings to values His but rather to be in an absolute submission by the Grace and Mercy of Almighty.

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KLEPSYDRA

THE BELIEVE | The Governance Body of our Faiths that always being challenged and in constant predicaments. Testament to our prerogative.

THE BALANCE | Be it either as an indicator or as a benchmark, Balances will come and helping on our senses. It’s always there prior, during and after every action that we've made. Yet the purpose of its existence mostly disregarded until we put it into the forefront for oneself accountabilities

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KLEPSYDRA

CONDUITS | by its definition are the passageways or a linkage between something all be it tangible or the other. Being a medium of finding the answers are very much diligent task to conjure, it is important to think and rethink of every aspect of the consequences towards our mutual aims.

DIMENSIONS | from its all aspects i e.; science, arts, mathematics or life, was made to be clear that it is the consequences of what had been in the past of thoughts, decisions & actions, conveyed via the conduits of what had become a moments (present)

CNIDARIANS | a creature with a limited cells and organs (with no brain) but can navigate through life in the open ocean. Depicted exactly that Conduits & Dimensions

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Fundamental aspects which made the one can fly, the other to run and another to afloat. A chord of thee within itself constituting the harmonic basis of life as a perfect idiomatic cycle of life: Intuitive affluence (ENERGY), Cognitive Experiences (FORCE), Symbiotic Acceptance (GRAVITY)

KLEPSYDRA

One cannot exist without the other. It’s simply a direct reflection of its proverbial yet indifferent of its definition Represent a symbiotic relationship for each mutual beneficial. when one's fallen, the other follows. In other words, you jump, I jump in literal meaning.

IMPORTANT CLARITY: MONEY DOES CAN BUY THE HAPPINESS BUT NOT ALL THE TIME.

KRYPTONITE: UNNECESSARY MANDATES & REGULATORY

CATALYST: PERSEVERANCE OF HOPE & FREEDOM

BY KHAIRUL RIDWAN NORIZAN

KLEPSYDRA

Simply puts that nature of The Joker which being such a persuasive and cunning charisma lead to influences the mind The King as a literal symbol of power and authority whereby the destiny of his kingdom will be upon him. Questions is, who is whom? Is the King really being The Ruler or The Joker indeed a true Master of Puppeteer OR / AND vice versa?

KLEPSYDRA

To be believed it's the first navigation tool for human in association with time and still importantly resonated to these days. The impact of Lunar is so immensely significant on influenced the mechanism of everything in existence all be it from earth to the infinite universe whereby its symbolism always associated with the cycle of completions (Vision, Optimism, Enlightenment & Relieve).

KLEPSYDRA

Media is ONE of "The Big 5: PILLARS OF GREED" (Money, Power, Politics, Media, Desire). To be the most dangerous and omnipotent as its ability to change someone's beliefs and perspectives towards absolute psychological turmoil of the brain. It is important to be aware and be reminded of to take consideration on the perspectives from both sides of the parties or the persons. Indeed, the third are always the TRUTHS.

" please do not be cynical, I hate cynicism For the record it's my least favourite quality, IT doesn't lead anywhere ... " - Conan O'Brien

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ALLEGORY

The unreliable narrator is an odd concept. The way I see it, we're all unreliable narrators of our lives who usually have absolute trust in our self-told stories. Any truth is, after all, just a matter of perspective.

The Question is, what are the worthy of the trusts? Then after, question the values of those particulars.

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ALLEGORY

We do not have to be ashamed of what we are. As sentient beings we have wonderful backgrounds. These backgrounds may not be particularly enlightened or peaceful or intelligent. Nevertheless, we have SOIL good enough to cultivate; we can plant anything in it.

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ALLEGORY

Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like. Dreamt, Work for it of what we can offer. Resist longings from the past, we couldn't relive our life, skipping the awful parts without losing what made it worthwhile. We must accept it like a patchwork that keep adding up onto the canvas. A canvas of our wonderful life. It's beautiful, isn't it?

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ALLEGORY

Have you ever heard the wonderful silence just before the dawn? Or the quiet and calm just as a storm ends? Or perhaps you know the silence when you haven't the answer to a question you've been asked, or the hush of a country road at night, or the expectant pause of a room full of people when someone is just about to speak, or, most beautiful of all, the moment after the door closes and you're alone in the whole house? Each one is different, you know, and all very beautiful if you listen carefully.

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ALLEGORY

Reason is the capacity of conscious making sense of things, establishing and verifying facts, applying logic, and adapting or justifying practices, institutions, and beliefs based on new or existing information, AKA the foundation of fundamentals establishment. association with such characters were heavily involved within the realms of philosophy, science, language, mathematics, and arts etc. Reason, or an aspect of it, is sometimes referred to as rationality.

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ALLEGORY

Our bodies govern five senses (physical): touch, smell, taste, sight, hearing. But not to be overlooked are the senses govern by our souls (emotional): intuition, peace, foresight, trust, empathy. These subsequently defined a quality of the person in which prevalence of these senses; either underutilized or even unaware of such or perhaps rely upon it hiding some agendas There are many voices in the jungle, but the clearest one will always be your own, LISTEN.

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ALLEGORY

When we talk to the people who have been in a "war" (Archaic) or being anchored by the storytelling of the films, there's admirations and sensory overload that happens. Sounds become more pronounced; the flashing of visuals suddenly more & more vivid. People discuss about "The How’s & The Whys" but for Them the "war" (Archaic) was a technicolour while real life is black and white, pivoted hyper-intensely in their minds. A traumatic experience to beholden, Is the things you can achieve when you BELIEVE. It's all about The Mental Games.

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ALLEGORY

Grieving is hard. Along with the initial shock, it's a challenge when you must go on and learn how to navigate the future without them by your side And because the grieving process is different for everyone, it can often be lonely and isolating. We pray either by doa, divine messages, or motivational quotes as reminder to moving forward, some even looking for connection to who's experiencing a loss as for comfort. A complex process, nonetheless. Worry less that grieving is totally normal. Through helps, Insha’Allah, it may ease getting through this bereavement process

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ALLEGORY

That is what The Voyager 1 had captured of which had completed its primary mission and was leaving the Solar System, was commanded by NASA to turn its camera around and take one last photograph of Earth across a great expanse of space. The terms "The Pale Blue Dot" becoming more significant and existentially prominence throughout the entirety of human history when the earth is THE ONE AND ONLY terrestrial in the known universe to support enormous biodiversity life and the most unique geological celestial and elements.

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ALLEGORY

Our Brain is an amazing and powerful cognitive tool that allows us to learn, see, remember, hear, perceive, understand, and create things yet ironically will also fails us. It seems that these aplenty studies of human's brain having no closure but an open-ended path of curiosities and questions on the peripherals between preconscious & cognition

ALLEGORY

A place (lieu) where nobody dared to go, the love that we came to know.

A million lights are dancing and there you are a shooting star.

An everlasting world and you're here with me, eternally.

A final resting place, may we're Rest in Peace

A colourful dimension and overwhelming sensation, open your eyes and see with your heart

A cheerful sweet memory to such an awe-inspiring greatness, perceived and testified by the mind

BUT is it a wishful desire? Or a longing dreamt? The answers are always within ‘The Yourself'?

ALLEGORY

This is a good example where virtuousness morality can be reprehensible only in once circumstances, a Deconstruct Morales whereby it is importantly possible to put your oneself in priority over anything, being selfish for everybody's greater goods. How can we be able to serve for others if oneself is not in a pristine condition mentally, physically & emotionally YOU ARE IMPORTANT, THE WORLD NEEDS YOU. Play Pretend doesn't help, TAKE CARE & BE KIND to OURSELVES.

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ALLEGORY

Here are the monologue that I quoted rom Lana Del Rey''s Ride (Paradise Album,2012), representing my Zen as a closing statement for THE SCHRIFT PROJECT.

"Every night I used to pray that I'd find my people, and finally I did, on the open road We had nothing to lose, nothing to gain, nothing we desired anymore.

Except to make our lives into a work of art. "

"Live fast, die young, be wild, and have fun I believe in the person that I used to be I believe in the person I want to become I believe in the freedom of the open road

And my motto is the same as ever.

I believe in the kindness of strangers.

And when I'm at war with myself, I ride, I just ride." "Who are you?

Are you in touch with all your darkest fantasies?

Have you created a life for yourself, where you're free to experience them?

I HAVE! I AM CRAZY, BUT I AM FREE."

BY KHAIRUL RIDWAN NORIZAN

• Born on December 1st , 1988, an Architect/Designer/Artist from Kuala Lumpur who graduated from Universiti Malaya (B.arc circa 2010). Have more than a decade of experience working in architectural offices/firms, with competence in areas such as architecture, masterplanning, interior design, and hospitality design (Hotels & Resort, Medical, Gallery, Education). Furthermore, as part of his skill set and style of expressing his art, he is adept in graphic design and digital media visualisation.

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