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SyncingSpace.org is an online art residency for artists with autism and learning disabilities, a project by Sarah Pickthall Co-Founder & Director of Sync Leadership (the United Kingdom) in collaboration with Armani Shahrin Founder of NAKSENI (Malaysia). With great support from British Council via the #ConnectionsThroughCulture programme 24/25, this is the first international collaboration between the two organisations (Sync Leadership & NakSeni) and four participating artists, namely Andi Miranti (MY), Charlotte Stephens (UK), Izzati Shahrin (MY) and Thompson Hall (UK). Graced by Chairman of OKU Sentral, YB Senator (R) Datuk (Dr) Ras Adiba Radzi and distinguished honorable guests from various backgrounds, the online site was officially launched in conjunction with World Autism Awareness Month, on 4th April 2025 at British Council, Kuala Lumpur together with a physical pop-up exhibition showcasing the artworks of the participating artists. Visitors were able to immerse themselves in the art via a digital art projection booth. Visitors were able to also learn about the weekly sessions that were held during the 6-week online residency via live-scribe illustrations done by artist Annalees Lim (UK). The purpose of this residency is not just to highlight the artistic talents of these artists but also to inspire and bring awareness that PWD artists are also natural leaders in their work. This residency programme explored their leadership styles and metaphors which helped to further develop their confidence and autonomy to make positive impact in their lives. The event included Sign Language interpretation throughout and ended with a live sharing session with all participating artists including the two UK artists online, supported by Project Art Works and ActionSpace in the UK. You may learn more about the artists, their process and the outcomes of this residency via www.syncingspace.org. NakSeni is currently looking for partners to bring the Syncing Space exhibition to universities and establishments that can spread the initiative further. Contact them via https://lnkd.in/ecgPi3Fv Emcee : Aneem Aida Video by A.Azaad & Co.

🚀 IT'S HAPPENING! 🚀 Join us for the *Syncing Space LAUNCH EVENT* this *Friday, 4 April 2025*, from *2:30 PM to 6:00 PM*! 🎨✨ A vibrant celebration of creativity, inclusivity, and artistic expression — empowering artists with learning disabilities and autistic artists to share their unique voices! 🖌️💫 Can't attend in person? No worries! You can watch the event *LIVE* 🎥 on YouTube. *Scan the QR code* or click this link 👉 (https://lnkd.in/gvM_Q6RZ) to join us! 📢 Organised by NAKSENI & Sync Leadership with the incredible support of *British Council Malaysia British Council * 💙 Let’s celebrate art, diversity, and limitless potential together! 💃🏽🎶🎭 #SyncingSpace #ArtForAll #InclusiveCreativity #PWDsInArt #NakSeni #BritishCouncil #LiveStreaming

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, maaf zahir dan batin. Dalam kemeriahan ziarah-menziarahi, menikmati juadah bersama seisi keluarga atau ber-OOTD, luangkan masa berkongsi karya istimewa ciptaan Artis Autistik NAKSENI. Alami sendiri pengalaman Raya yang unik dan berbeza serta jutaan terima kasih kepada izzatiarts, yuriazzari.art dan maria_s2c kerana berkongsi karya istimewa mereka bersama Malaysia! #TMOne #SalamTeristimewaTM #MasaDepanAndaKini #Aidilfitri

[SAVE THE DATE] We’re launching a hybrid exhibition (online & offline) on 4th April 2025 in conjunction with World Autism Day! Organized by NakSeni & Sync Leadership and proudly supported by the British Council & British Council Malaysia, Syncing Space is our first-ever online residency for four talented artists, an initiative celebrating creativity, inclusion, and artistic expression 🎨 The exhibition aims to showcase the cultural exchange and creative collaboration between four autistic and learning disabled artists, as a result of their first ever international online residency between Malaysia and the United Kingdom. The Syncing Space exhibition will feature a diverse array of artworks and installations, representing the innovative spirit of our artists and their unique interpretations of shared themes. There will be a hybrid (online & offline) sharing session followed by live Q&A session with all four artists. This session will be live-streamed at 5.00pm on the event date, to accomodate to the two artists who are joining us online from the UK. Come meet the amazing artists and experience the collaborative journey between Andi Miranti, Charlotte Stephens, Izzati Shahrin and Thompson Hall. RSVP via https://lnkd.in/gWVVFxDW. 💻✨

[SAVE THE DATE] We’re launching a hybrid exhibition (online & offline) on 4th April 2025 in conjunction with World Autism Day! Organized by NakSeni & Sync Leadership and proudly supported by the British Council & British Council Malaysia, Syncing Space is our first-ever online residency for four talented artists, an initiative celebrating creativity, inclusion, and artistic expression 🎨 The exhibition aims to showcase the cultural exchange and creative collaboration between four autistic and learning disabled artists, as a result of their first ever international online residency between Malaysia and the United Kingdom. The Syncing Space exhibition will feature a diverse array of artworks and installations, representing the innovative spirit of our artists and their unique interpretations of shared themes. There will be a hybrid (online & offline) sharing session followed by live Q&A session with all four artists. This session will be live-streamed at 5.00pm on the event date, to accomodate to the two artists who are joining us online from the UK. Come meet the amazing artists and experience the collaborative journey between Andi Miranti, Charlotte Stephens, Izzati Shahrin and Thompson Hall. RSVP via https://lnkd.in/gWVVFxDW. 💻✨

[RAYA PROMO] Grab your BALIK KAMPUNG gift sets and bring home art merchandise by NakSeni artists and even cookies made by our local PWD (OKU) community Seven Tea One Sdn Bhd & Malaysian Sign Language (BIM) money packets from SIGN ON Malaysia! We have two sets for you to choose from, so you can have a heartwarming and impactful Raya! Visit nakseni.com or DM us to shop now 😉 SET LADANG : https://lnkd.in/gYeUWmkv SET PANTAI : https://lnkd.in/gTsyfgxX Post design by Aneem Aida

🌍✨ Big News from IncluCity by NakSeni! ✨🌍 Be part of something impactful! 🫶 Help us build a more inclusive city by sharing your favourite accessible venues via Inclucity App! With support from Think City & Yayasan Hasanah, IncluCity is now available on Apple Store & Google Play Store. ✨️ Together, we can make a difference and open doors for everyone. 📥 Download the IncluCity app today! ▶️ Google Play Store: https://lnkd.in/gy7HR73K 🍎 Apple App Store: https://lnkd.in/gex4Kepn #IncluCityApp #InclusionForAll #AccessibilityMatters #DownloadNow #MakeADifference #KualaLumpur #Malaysia

We are so honoured to be collaborating with Sync Leadership for an online artists residency project Sync Shorts UK-MY all thanks to British Council & British Council Malaysia for the opportunity!

We are forever grateful to all IncluCity supporters especially Think City Yayasan Hasanah and Ministry of Finance Malaysia for giving us the chance to grow this project! This year has been a rollercoaster for us but we trust the process and enjoyed the ride. We still have a long way to go but we believe that with the right mindset and faith in our community, anything is possible! As 2024 comes to an end, we sincerely apologise for any shortcomings and are grateful for all the learnings throughout this journey. We look forward to meeting new friends and making more magic with partners in 2025 😊 Drop us an email at inclucity.my@gmail.com or DM us to join the bandwagon towards inclusivity! See you next year!

Throwback to some of IncluCity’s highlights of 2023! Supported by Think City Yayasan Hasanah Ministry of Finance Malaysia and various partners who constantly push us to launch this idea into reality, these are just some of the activities your encouragement has motivated us to produce 😊 Thank you to all who were involved in our growth and journey, we appreciate each and every one of you 💜