Hello
#ArtistOfMalaysia
🌟
I'm Syahirah, an Astronomy-Art Communicator, a Dark Sky Advocate, an educator & an artist member of International Association of Astronomical Artist✨
I create arts to communicate Astronomy & raise dark sky awareness to the public in a creative way✨
Highschool: Didn't offer art subject & confiscated hundreds of my drawings
(Some) teachers: Said I'm incapable of taking science stream due to my average PMR result.
Today I'm still going strong, pursuing my passion in Astronomy, became a space artist & astro+art communicator✨
The day is finally here! On Malaysia day, I’ll be departing to Paris to attend the International Astronautical Congress in Paris as the panelist for the Next Gen Plenary Space & The Arts: From STEM to STEAM 🌟 I’ll make you proud Malaysians!
#ArtistOfMalaysia
I'm Syahirah Stargazer & I'm a Dark Sky AstroArtist of
@dark_malaysia
🌌
I create arts to raise awareness about the beauty of our universe & to raise awareness about Dark Sky. My love towards Astronomy, Astrophysics & Cosmology inspired me to make Space Arts!
UPSR - 5A
PMR - 4A
SPM - 9A
Degree in TESL (3.57 cgpa)
Now a full time English+Art teacher with a Space Art Education business; Canvas to Cosmos, part time as travel videographer for resorts & travel packages & scuba diving as a hobby 🌟
Finally, Terrastrial Planet Assemble piece is finished! All of the images obtained from
@NASA
& I divided the canvas into 4 sections each for Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. I enjoyed every moment of creating this piece, especially the tape removal part✨ Stay tuned for Part 2 🪐
I'm amazed how much a smartphone can actually capture!
I still have a long way to go, but this is a good start✨
Milky Way images from the other day. Stacked image (2 minutes & 8 seconds exposure) ISO 600✨
Alhamdulillah I finally had the chance to meet Dr Mahamarowi Omar, an amazing Astronomer & Astrophotographer, an Anaesthetist, an Artist (he recorded his observations through his drawings!) & President of Kota Bharu Observatory 🔭 I'm excited to learn more from him! ✨
Jom check dan betulkan arah kiblat hari ini (27 Mei 2020)!
Melalui Istiwa A'zom, maksudnya matahari berada tegak di atas kaabah.
1. Pada jam 5.16 pm, pacakkan kayu/perhatikan tiang/bangunan yang tegak tepat 90°.
2. Perhatikan bayang² yg terhasil.
3. Tandakan arah kiblat.
✨ Stargazer Vlog 4: Supermoon ✨ In conjunction of the upcoming Full Moon Perigee or famously known as the Pink Supermoon which will occur on 8th April 2020, I made this video about the phenomenon. I hope y'all can gather up your knowledge before the Supermoon-gazing 🌕
If I can't witness the phenomenon, I guess I'll just have to paint it!
Corona at the Totality
By Syahirah Stargazer
The thread-like feature surrounding the Moon in this painting is known as the Sun's Corona☀️
Alhamdulillah, siap karya Space Art terbaru; Colours of the Moon. Data "False-Colour Mosaic" ini diambil dari 53 siri imej melalui sistem pengimejan Galileo (NASA) sewaktu kapal angkasa Galileo mengorbit bahagian utara bulan pada 7 Disember 1992.
Finished my Jovian Planets piece. While Terra planets required me to make lots of textures for the planets surface, Jovian piece required me to play with the colours and do a lot of blending. I'm glad this turned out okay✨ Now the Solar System Planets Assemble is complete!
Educating the children of SK Infant Jesus Convent about the history of Palestine and why is it so important to be aware about the genocide happening there collectively as HUMAN BEING - Fully in English in conjunction with assembly in English every 2 weeks.
Pleaides in Van Gogh Style,
Acrylic on oval canvas,
By Syahirah Stargazer🌟
I adopted Van Gogh's The Starry Night art style to create this impression of the Seven Sisters Cluster. I love how this style emphasize on the movement of gas clouds surrounding this open cluster.
Need help: I'll be going to Paris, France this September to represent Malaysia on the international stage as the panelist for NextGen Plenary: Space and the Arts From STEM to STEAM during IAC. Do ya'll have any suggestions where else I can ask for funding other than gov sector?
Just me, my trusty telescope, handy star guide book and the stars.
Have you ever missed the stars so much that it brought you to tears?
I’m finally home 🌟
@Haziq_Escobar
While his generation didn't appreciate his talent as much, we are the generation who would've wished to treat him better. My childhood revolves around him, and I love all of his films and songs. Such a multi talented star. Al fatihah for him.
🌑Earthrise: Remastered 🌍
In 2020, I completed my third space art; the Earthrise. I was so proud of the artwork and contributed it to the Kota Bharu Observatory (Balai Cerap Kota Bharu). I missed the painting so much that I decided to make a new one for myself.
Polaris, the northern pole star is situated near horizon when viewed from Malaysia. In Kelantan, it's about 6° from horizon and usually blocked by our humid atmosphere which makes it harder to be observed. Last night, the sky was crisp with light clouds & I'm able to see Polaris!
Artist VS Paintings
Proud to show my cosmic paintings so far🌟
Catch me on
@lamankaryalumut
FB tonight, Wednesday, 3 Mac 2021 at 9 pm talking about arts in raising light pollution awareness 🌃
@muhd_haffizol
@MSallehuddin05
@RazakTerritory
@dinaalyaa_
Kedalaman untuk recreational diving cuma up to 40m je. Nak naik pon kna ada dive stop to prevent decompression sickness. The deepest human can go up to 332 m by Ahmad Gabr, with lotsa experience and counter measures. Imagine having your only protection implodes at such depth 😭
@acidwheep
Siapalah kita nak cakap, orang yg ada penyakit psikologi ni kurang beriman. Mungkin orang macam ni lah yang banyak mengadu, menangisi kpd tuhan kerana peritnya sakit itu. Tuhan bukan untuk orang yang sihat mental sahaja.
Stargazing night with best astro peeps at Kota Bharu Observatory ft creature of the night.
Literally living my best life as a stargazer & a space artist 🌟
@501Awani
People should start realizing that mental illness is a big issue and should not be look down upon. They've been so careless with their words. Sorang menyakitkan hati kita pun dah terkesan, imagine being said mean things from a lot of people online.
Guys if I'm not that wacky teacher then what's the point? Happy Teachers Day to me, my parents (also teachers), fellow teacher friends, teachers who taught me and all teachers in the whole wide world!✨
Let's educate the future generations with dedication and patience!✨
New space art; Earthrise 🌏🌑
Apollo 8, the first manned mission to the moon, entered lunar orbit on Christmas Eve, 24/12/1968. That evening, the astronauts held a live broadcast from lunar orbit, in which they showed pictures of the Earth & moon as seen from their spacecraft.
I'm aspiring to make astronomy closer to the public✨
Just a future plan.
Maybe someday I'll build my own stargazer society where we'll share our stargazing experience no matter where we are in this world as we share the same sky 🌌
What do you guys think? Will you join me?
I present to you, every stargazers' fave object to be observed/captured; The Orion Nebula / M42 🌟
Below the Orion's Belt, you can locate this diffuse nebula which is a stellar nursery; the birthplace of new stars!✨
I'm honestly beyond words now! One of my art is selected to be featured in the world's renowned Astronomy Magazine : Special IAAA Space Art issue (June-July 2022)✨
Proud to bring my artwork as Malaysian space artist to the eyes of the world!
Subhanallah! I managed to catch up the spellbinding celestial alignment of 2.6 days waxing crescent Moon, Mercury and Venus. This shot was taken during critical minutes before Venus disappeared behind the clouds ☁️
#stargazingathome
@syfcndj
@syidakryl
Yg tanya "kenapa tak bagi free" tu, please faham yg ayah dia perlu teruskan bisnes to keep the country's economy going and to avoid the company from bankruptcy. People pay = more masks can be produced. Basic ekonomi kot 🤦🏻♀️
Among my small participations in Astronomy stuff✨
I'm more than honoured and gratified to be a miniscule part in these renowned missions and communities.
@NASA
@moramoonmuseum
@awb_org
Thank you so much for the opportunities!
#artvsartist2021
I enlighten your timeline with the beauty of our cosmos & spread knowledge about Astronomy & Dark Sky through arts🌟
I love to take pictures with my Astronomical Arts 🌟
Let's learn about our night sky & protect it together!
#ArtistOfMalaysia
#artistsontwitter
Hello
@NASA
! I'm a primary school teacher from Malaysia with passion towards Space & Astronomy & this is my
#NASAMoonKit
🌑. I would love to record observation of the Moon through paintings & photography, hence the stuffs! 🌟 Moon map is a must so I won't get lost on the Moon 🧭
Remastered Version of Light Above Us.
One day I woke up and look at the finished painting and said "I gotta redo this one".
So I painted the canvas black again and re-create my latest masterpiece. A remastered masterpiece 😂
After sahur treat✨ Alhamdulillah
I get to catch the Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower, Jupiter-Saturn-Mars alignment & the Milky Way stretching across the sky in the same time! ✨
One of the beautiful mornings I have ever experienced & forever grateful to grow up in a dark sky area 🌌
Solar System Planets Assemble ✨
This is how the planets assemble series look like side-by-side.
8 Acrylic painted planets surface on 2 canvas by Syahirah Stargazer 🌠
Time for my next piece 🎨
Hey stargazers!✨
Since some budding stargazers are asking what kind of books should they read to increase their knowledge in night sky observation, here's a thread on books you should read! I always have these books ready before I begin my daily stargazing & during my free time.
Currently working on astronomy & dark sky awareness art projects, became a member in International Association of Astronomical Artist, educating the public about astronomy & dark sky awareness & teaching future generations about the wonders above✨
Don't let others define you ❤️
Hey stargazers!✨
What's up in April Sky?
1/4- First quarter moon
2/4- Asteroid Juno at opposition
3/4- Moon passes Beehive Cluster
3/4- Venus crosses the Pleaides
4/4- Sirius sparkles in southwest
7/4- Observe the Apollo's landing sites on Moon
8/4- Full Pink Moon
🇲🇾Next Gen Plenary IAC Paris 2022: Malaysian Teacher & Space Artist Panelist🇫🇷
Today marks one month before my departure to Paris, France to attend the International Astronautical Congress & represent Malaysia as one of the panelist for the Next Gen Plenary: Space & the Arts
Truly overjoyed to announce that I'll be on TV3's Malaysia Hari Ini
@tv3malaysia
@MHI_TV3
✨
Do tune in on Monday, 16 August 2021 at 9.30 am on TV, or MHI live on Facebook for my humble sharing as a Space Artist in bridging astronomy to the public through arts🌟
Sagittarius A* in gouache, post-impressionist/ expressionist style
Though my existence is just a mere blink in a cosmic scale, I want to paint the seemingly static celestial objects in a way it looks dynamic, moving, and alive.
Salam langit gelap semua!
Dengan rasminya saya telah menjadi Artist Member of International Association of Astronomical Artist mewakili wanita Malaysia
@ArtOfAstronomy
.
Ikuti:
IG:
Twitter:
Blog Website:
@eddpenat
It has been around for centuries truthfully! Since the gap between science & art is quite great here in Malaysia, they didn't get the attention they deserve. Astronomy & Art is actually inseparable!
"Pinwheel in Multiwavelength"
Acrylic on Circle canvas
By Syahirah Stargazer
M101 or Pinwheel Galaxy resides in the constellation of Ursa Major with a diameter of 170 000 light years across, which is 70% larger than our home galaxy✨
#ArtistOfMalaysia
#spaceart
The Lights Above Us
Acrylic on canvas
And a poem
By Syahirah Stargazer
The stars above us,
Continue to shine,
Even when we gradually drown,
Helplessly in our destructive artificial lights,
The stars above us,
Need none of us,
But we desperately,
In need of them.
@dark_malaysia
Cosmic pastel theme digital drawing 🌟 yes it's a self portrait 😂
This is the first time i made such drawing and I think I'll stick to this style for digital painting 🌼
Cruised around Kelantan's unofficially dark sky reserve at Pantai Mek Mas and served with the majestic view of the night sky✨
Let's explore more dark sky reserves in Malaysia! I can't wait to venture out more after MCO✨
#darksky
#stargazing
@EastMister0822
I anak kelate, & dah lali sangat baca komen yg make fun org kelate (exp: “patutlah, kelantan”) hehe.Tak nafikan ada je org kelate yg kurang sopan perangainya,tp sbgai individu saya cuba ubah sentimen tu dgn orang sekeliling saya. Jadi ore kelate pembersih, tepati masa, rajin dll.
Hi everyone!
I am Syahirah, a full time English and art teacher in Johor. I also educate the public about Astronomy & Arts.
My school’s theme for the celebration is Attires around the Globe and I chose yukata from Japan 🇯🇵
Happy teacher’s day to all teachers out there!
My painting under normal light vs under UV light. The neon yellow paint is glowing!🌟
The fluorescent chemicals in the neon yellow paint absorb the invisible UV radiation, then emit the energy as longer wavelength visible light of a particular color ✨
Proud to share my beloved artwork with Kelantan Astronomers & to watch Jupiter-Saturn Great Conjunction with them! 🌟 I'm looking forward to collaborate with them again!
Dark Sky Malaysia marked Persatuan Astronomi-Falak Amatur Negeri Kelantan dari Balai Cerap Kota Bharu Kelantan! Ketua BCKB Dr Mahamarowi Omar menerima hasil lukisan Acrylic space artist
@Astro_Syahirah
🌟 Terima kasih kerana menerima kehadiran kami serta menjadi rakan kolaborasi!
So I was invited by NightSkyTourist from USA and Cosmic Tribe from Pakistan to talk about dark sky advocacy through space arts. This is just... HUGE! A great progress for me as a science+art communicator & space artist 🌟
Malaysia, I'll make you proud ✨
How does a truly dark sky looks like? This image of Milky Way is taken at 30 secs exposure at Pulau Aur, the furthest island from the mainland of Malaysia Peninsula. No editing and I simply took the image using a smart phone. Dark sky is worth fighting for ✨
#kongsilangitmalam
"The Stargazer"🌟
This drawing speaks everything about my passion for the cosmos, that I desire to be the embodiment of the astronomy itself.
My whole life revolves around gazing up at the night sky, pondering about our place in the universe 🌌
@ArtOfAstronomy
@SciArtParty
Memories of Leonard: All Eyes on You (in watercolour) ☄️
The night was interstellar. I went to the local observatory (Balai Cerap Kota Bharu) to catch a sight of the deep space visitor from the Oort cloud - Leonard comet as it makes its way to the inner solar system.
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ASTRONOMICAL ARTISTS STEAM OUTREACH TEAM!
I’m truly ecstatic to announce that I am selected to take up the role as the Assistant Director of the IAAA’s STEAM Outreach Team, along with my other space artists comrades-
2021 was a gloriously astronomical year for me ✨
Here are some of the space arts I made throughout 2021. So excited to create more artworks and connect people with astronomy through my arts! Happy new year 2022 stargazers 🌟
Keep looking up! 🔭
When I was depressed, I isolated myself, ate once a day & committed self-harm, until I met my husband. I swear to not let anyone I love feel this way.
Now, my husband fell into depression. I let him, but I make sure his stomach is full, he gets plenty of kisses & hugs & stay by-
If you have an insatiable curiosity to know more about our universe, deep interest in looking up the night sky and enthusiasm to explore the stars,
Then who am I to say that you're not an astronomer?
We are all the virtual time-travellers.
We are all, astronomers✨
Let’s observe the total lunar eclipse today 🌕 As for Malaysians, look east during the Moonrise (at 18:53) and you can see the Moon is nearing the maximum eclipse phase! However, it’s recommended for you to go to a high point to get a better view of the horizon-
I noticed a lot of new faces!
Hi, I'm Syahirah 🌟 I'm a Malaysian space artist, a space art communicator, a dark sky advocate & a teacher. I educate the public about the importance of art in Astronomy & dark sky preservation. Share with me what do you like about space & dark sky!
"Losing Touch"
We are slowly losing touch
With the star sprinkled night sky
Desperately trapped in the bubble
Of man-made lights.
That river of light
Stretching across the night sky magnificently
As we glorify colourful artificial lights
Blinding us from the celestials above.
For me, being an astronomical artist is to educate people about the cosmos, to connect people to the celestials above through human touch, to share our personal perspective of the universe, to bring awareness of the night sky and to close the great divide between science & art✨
What I meant when I say I'm redeeming my life and live every moment to the fullest after 10 years of being diagnosed with depression🌟
Those dark days taught me there will be light at the end of the tunnel. Now, I'm facing the world with courage & curiosity ✨
🌙LUNAR ECLIPSE WITH GOLD CRATERS 🌕
I've been wanting to paint lunar eclipse with touch of gold for the longest of time. This Observe The Moon Night, I rewarded myself with blood moon acrylic painting. I swear that the paint water, the tissues & the paint drip looked bloody 🩸
#artvsartist2021
This year has been amazing for me as a space artist. I made a lot of space arts, educate the public about astronomy and spread dark sky awareness through arts, spoke in international conference about the wonders of the night sky through arts,work together with-
Glad to tell y'all that I'm featured in
@hmetromy
newspaper! 🌟
Thank you to those who supported me in my passion towards Astronomy ✨
Let's bridge the gap between astronomy and arts. We need both artists and astronomers in the pursuit to further understand the cosmos!☄️
First of my planet series: Mars
Using the image data obtained from Kota Bharu Observatory by Dr Mahamarowi & map reference from Mars Trek by
@NASA
@NASAJPL
, I've produced a realistic painting of Mars using acrylics on circle canvas. I enjoyed adding details esp the cute snow cap
Hey it's
@Astro_Syahirah
! Thank you so much everyone for joining my live painting just now 🌟 I really appreciate your company!
Here's a Milky Way Galactic Core mini painting I dedicated to all
@SciArtParty
Team & Community🌟 Love you guys so much & continue being sciartistic!