"Come one come all, into 1984." - Talk Show On Mute, Incubus.
Eightyfourcube started as a local art/design collective back in 2003 because of the bloody boring college life. Eightyfourcube was founded by Art:tech and Sly because they wanted to try something different just for the sake of adding some sparks into their student life. So, they gathered a few college friends that share the same amount of passion. Now, Eightyfourcube have 6 active members in the group; with different abilities and super powers. They were all delivered to the world in year 1984! (Except Supernab, and she's the only she). Eightyfourcube means a bunch of 1984-kids living in one ‘cube’, sharing designs and arts, thoughts and ideas, laughter and tears. It is basically about friendship and arts.
"Wir fahr'n fahr'n fahr'n auf der Autobahn" - Autobahn, Kraftwerk.
The Cubies share something in common, an urge to create something beautiful constantly. Their works are mostly visual art, such as illustration, computer graphics, graffiti, murals, paintings, etc. Since 2003, Eightyfourcube have been involved in many local exhibitions and events. Interviewed and featured in some local magazines, international magazines, e-magazines, websites and tv programs. The Cubies has been reviewed, introduced and supported by few senior designers, local and international forums and websites. They also have collaboration projects with local and overseas artists and well-known brands. Eightyfourcube managed to sell quite a number of artworks from their shows; these include printed posters and original artworks. So far the highest price tag that collector has paid was RM1000 for a single A4 size unframed original illustration. Furthermore, they have formed a clothing label called Cube Gear; created totally for their love to design tees. They design exclusive limited edition t-shirts, creating a strong brandname and so far it has been a success; by having their previous collection sold out in less than 5 hours in an art event held in 2007. They have been working hard to build their reputation over the years and at the same time inspiring those who are new in local art scene.
"Where we're going, we don't need roads!" - Doc, Back to the Future 2.
All these years they are trying the best to contribute their soul to Eightyfourcube. Some of them do have day jobs, so it’s quite hard to give total commitment to the collective. But finally in 2008, Eightyfourcube art collective is registered under SSM as Eightyfourcube Studio Gallery (001753347-m). They are finally doing this full-time. Now they have their own place and they are really excited about it. The Eightyfourcube now have 4 divisions under one roof: 8GHTY4CB DSGNLAB (creative design studio), RAWK STATION (music rehearsal studio), SNAP! STUDIO (photo studio), and CREATIVE 84LLERY (gallery/showroom/store).