OSP 2019
Exhibitions
See Seni
A lawyer by profession, Chairman of the Penang State Art Gallery and Advisor to Penang Art District, Lee Khai is also a passionate supporter of Malaysian art. Get a glimpse
The Island Next Door by Laurène Mélia
The Island Next Door by Laurène Mélia (L’île d’en face) is a bilingual poetry collection , tracing a journey across France, Belgium and Malaysia through landscapes, languages, memory, belonging and
Wayang Kulit Workshop
Join us at the Wak Long Music & Art Centre’s upcoming interactive session, led by the expertise of third-generation artisan Encik Mohd Zulfri, you will be guided through: Puppet Creation
Wayang Kulit Workshop: Make Your Own Shadow Puppet
Step into the fascinating world of traditional Malay performing arts with a hands-on Wayang Kulit workshop led by the team at Wak Long Music & Art Centre. Register here: https://forms.gle/1LULwSPXSXgheJSE6
SENTUHAN – A Creative Convergence
Looking for a unique, high-energy weekend activity for your youth, teens, or family? SENTUHAN: A Creative Convergence is an extraordinary one-day program where dance, the written word, and drawing collide!
Art Jam Workshop with Hoe Wei Yin
Wei Yin is a visual art practitioner and art educator who graduated from Universiti Sains Malaysia with an honours degree in Fine Arts in 2015 and from Equator College with
Art Exhibition by Hoe Wei Yin
Wei Yin is a visual art practitioner and art educator who graduated from Universiti Sains Malaysia with an honours degree in Fine Arts in 2015 and from Equator College with
Let Our Elephants Be Elephants with Christine Das
“LET OUR ELEPHANT BE ELEPHANTS” : Where ART meets CONSERVATION Not an art workshop. Its a heartfelt EXPERIENCE through storytelling and art expression RM100 per person includes your very own
Art is My Diary by Tan Zhi Lin
The story of what an anxious artist thinks, 19 year old Tan Zhi Lin, through zines and paintings. Artist’s sharing at 1.45pm
Print Share and Swap
In conjunction with Absence and Presence; a film photography exhibition by Shawn Lim and Shankar Laxminarayan (more details here), a print, share and swap session. Bring your favourite prints and share
Analogue Photowalk
In conjunction with Absence and Presence; a film photography exhibition by Shawn Lim and Shankar Laxminarayan (more details here), an analogue photowalk. Grab a film camera and let’s take a stroll
Cyanotype Workshop
In conjunction with Absence and Presence; a film photography exhibition by Shawn Lim and Shankar Laxminarayan (more details here), bring your favourite photographs to life with this Cyanotype workshop. Workshop
Opening Ceremony Open Studios Penang 2026
Open Studios Penang is Malaysia’s largest open studios festival. A celebration of contemporary creativity that usually happens behind closed doors. On Thursday 15 October, the artists behind Open Studios Penang
ArtDoc Film Festival
Hikayat is hosting its annual ArtDoc Film Festival as part of this year’s Open Studios Penang, and showcases three fine documentaries that feature the work, the lives and critical reception of
The Final Touch by Ysabel Loh
What if you never achieved your dream? The Final Touch is an exhibition by Ysabel (Yzzy) Loh that contemplates the threshold between potential and realisation. It draws from the
Penang Kekacauan Dan Tarian with M
Located on crowded Pulau Pinang living a relaxed life can be challenging. Penang-based DJ M will create a mix set that includes live recorded samples of: • Renovation works •
Cyanotype Printing in Sunlight
Philip Hemnell’s workshop (in English) on making Cyanotypes, working with botanicals, negatives and coated paper RM100 per person, all material provided. Age 14 and above. Whatsapp to book a place:
Printing with Botanicals
Make patterns with a collection of different botanicals using waterbased pigments on paper. Will have to use knives/scissors. Bring an apron, all other materials are provided. Age: 14 & above.
Unseen: Dream Series by Lee Phaik Kee
Phaik Kee is a portrait and figurative painter. She will be in Penang for the weekend of Open Studios Penang, and you can meet her at the Petit Four bakery
Introduction to Botanical Painting by Esther Geh
Esther Geh is a Penang born artist with a passion for botanical subjects, painting in watercolour and occasionally in acrylic. She lived a large part of her life as a
100 Paintings Project with Melinda Yeoh
Melinda Yeoh is a Penang-based artist. She began pursuing art more seriously in 2021, and her art pieces have found homes in Malaysia, Portugal, and France. Her work has been
Here, Still: Our Living Heritage by Eunice Tang
Eunice Tang’s exhibition will be featuring both her watercolour and acrylic works. Her watercolour pieces are mostly based on direct observations of heritage buildings and familiar streets, particularly in Bukit
Balloon Art Open Studio with Ng Poh Lay
Ng Poh Lay is a balloon artist and decorator. She will be designing and crafting balloon art and theme based-balloons decorations with special characters at her open studio. EXACT
Men With Plants IV
A group exhibition with a botanical theme. Exhibiting artists are: Esther Geh is a Penang-born artist, predominantly painting botanical subjects in watercolour. The attention to detail required in her previous
Botanical Art Workshop: An Introduction to Botanical Painting in Watercolour
Botanical Art Workshop: An Introduction to Botanical Painting in Watercolour Ever wanted to capture the beauty of flora in vibrant watercolours? Join Esther Geh, a doctor who turned her passion
Botanical Art Workshop: Captured in Graphite: A Basic Study in Botanical Observation
Botanical Art Workshop: Captured in Graphite: A Basic Study in Botanical Observation Unleash your creativity through graphite with Richard Bryan Sebastian! With a background in tropical forestry and years spent
Botanical Art Workshop: Creating Details and Texture with Colour Pencil
Looking to master the art of fine details and textures? Join Malaysian artist Sharon Kow for a hands-on session! A Signature Member of the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA)
Impression by Inkling Studio Exhibition Sharing Session – Ink, Paper and People
Inkling Studio is an indie publisher and Riso print studio based in Bukit Mertajam. Inkling Studio X Open Studios Penang For the past three years, we’ve been making zines, prints,
Re-Riso Collage Workshop by Inkling Studio
Inkling Studio is an indie publisher and Riso print studio based in Bukit Mertajam. Inkling Studio X Open Studios Penang For the past three years, we’ve been making zines, prints,
Presence/Absence – Shankar Laxminarayan and Shawn Lim
A collaborative exhibition by two photographers, Shankar Laxminarayan from Penang, and Shawn Lim from Singapore, featuring analogue photographs from a current zine release that both photographers have put out. They
The Contested Image: Copyright, Creativity and the Claims of Artists
Join the renowned lawyer and advocate of the arts, Lee Khai, as he talks about the pressing issues of ownership, copyright and intellectual property of art, and how the rights
Array X – Alex Leong
Array X is Alex Leong’s 10th Solo Exhibition, bringing together 10 distinctive series created from his observations, memories and experiences of everyday life. Penang-based Alex Leong has dedicated himself to
Guided Tour – Fruiting Bodies
A guided tour of Fruiting Bodies, a solo exhibition by Hasanul Isyraf Idris Join us for a guided tour of Fruiting Bodies, exploring the ideas and processes behind the exhibition,
Contrary Creatures – Christine Das and Yante Ismail
Contrary Creatures Where women and wildlife refuse to BEHAVE Christine Das’s decidedly unimpressed elephants and Yante Ismail’s irreverent bird-women come together in a playful exploration of wildlife conservation, feminist agency
Kumar Nagalingam – Beyond Canvas Art
A lawyer by training, and originally from Ipoh, Kumar has been painting in oils since the age of 13. He characterises his work as spontaneous realism and surrealism. His work
A Curated Afternoon at The Private Collection
TasselMania is an Art-Play Workshop, where participants craft their own keepsake from repurposed materials, an experience previously brought to Vogue Singapore, and now open within gallery walls in Penang. The
Between Tents and Tomorrows – The Refugee Camp in Coxbazaar
Artist Aasiyaa exhibits paintings she created while working as a volunteer doctor in the Cox Bazaar Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh in early 2018. Nor Asiah Binti Hashim @ Aasiyaa is a Perak-born doctor and
The Island Next Door: A Journey Between Places, Languages and Memory
The Island Next Door (L’île d’en face) is a bilingual poetry collection by Laurène Mélia, tracing a journey across France, Belgium and Malaysia through landscapes, languages, memory, belonging and the
Coffee Painting Workshops with Oung Shao Phing
Oung Shao Phing is a Penang-based artist and art instructor who specializes in traditional Chinese brush painting, watercolor, coffee painting, and therapeutic art formats. The coffee painting workshops, on Friday
The Space In Between
A painting and photography group exhibition at Dreamer Haven Art Cafe, from September 26 to October 26. Three artists, three ways of seeing the world. Through painting and film photography,
Open Table Creative Space at Dreamer Haven Art Café
A gathering of hobbyists, artists and independent makers to create together, hosted by Melody Pang, an interdisciplinary artist who explores emotional atmospheres, solitude, and memory through painting and community-based art initiatives.
Find Your Inner Colour Workshops
An experimental open art jam exploring colour, emotion and creative expression, for beginners & anyone looking for a creative starting point, guided by artist Melody Pang. W. E. MELODY. PANG
Forte Abstract Workshop with Yaya Mostapa
Yaya Mostapa is a Malaysian visual artist and fashion design graduate. As a full-time artist, she spends her weekdays working on commissioned artworks while also hosting community art workshops in
Craft and Memory
A solo exhibition by Jennifer P. Linggi of her drawings and prints of indigenous material culture from Sabah. She will be in the gallery (HOURS TBC) during OSP weekend to
Dreamer Haven Art Cafe Open Studio
Melody Pang. W. E is an interdisciplinary artist who explores emotional atmospheres, solitude, memory, and visual communication through painting and community-based art initiatives. She is currently pursuing a Master of
Stand-Up Comedy Workshop with Tommes
Before becoming a comedian (2018) Tommes was known in Penang only as “Chef Tommes”, the guy from the Asian Food Channel with his long running TV series “Chalk and Cheese”
Aether Sparkz Open Studio
Aether Sparkz Studio is an art education studio based in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, dedicated to nurturing creativity and artistic skills in children and teenagers aged 4 and above. It is built
Little Hornbills Open Studio
Little Hornbills Art Studio is a creative art studio in Simpang Ampat, dedicated to helping children discover their creativity through art in a fun, relaxed and encouraging environment with a
Ch’ng Kiah Kiean Open Studio – KK’s Travel Sketches
Ch’ng Kiah Kiean (KK) is a prominent Malaysian artist, and very active in Urban Sketching in Penang. He was born 1974 in George Town, Penang. He graduated from Universiti Sains
Aboud Fares Open Studio “MassHaus”
Aboud Fares (b. 1988, Damascus) is an artist based in Penang, Malaysia. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sculpture from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Damascus University (2010), and
The Forgotten Urban – Tang Yeok Khang
Tang Yeok Khang is a contemporary visual artist and interior design graduate. He became a full-time artist in 2010. His diverse works span 2D paintings, murals, 3D installations, and sculptures.
Ammi Leong Open Studio
Leong Yoke Mee, popularly known as Ammi, is an an artist, picture book creator and art educator. She loves stories and legends and finds inspiration in nature. Ammi’s first picture
Inkling Classroom: Comic Art Class
Inkling Classroom: Comic art class Inkling Studio is an indie publisher and Riso print studio based in Bukit Mertajam We will be exhibiting students’ artworks in our classroom and organising
Main Wayang – Stories Through Time
Step into a historic Penang mansion and let the walls tell you a story. For three days only, East Indies Mansion comes alive with art, heritage, workshops and the magic
Impression by Inkling Studio Exhibition, Talk and Collage Workshop
Inkling Studio is an indie publisher and Riso print studio based in Bukit Mertajam. Inkling Studio X Open Studios Penang For the past three years, we’ve been making zines, prints,
TimeStamp
The TimeStamp International Artist Residency Program aims to provide artists with opportunities for cross-cultural exchange and creation. By offering resources and support, it helps artists create in cross-cultural environments, step
Cloud b by Low Chee Peng
Sculptor and artist Low Chee Peng is known for his metal urban sculptures and street art around Penang and elsewhere. You can visit him at his studio, meet him and
Sumay Cheah: OH! Where Art Meets Everyone
Join Sumay Cheah as she explores how art can go beyond an object or a space and become an experience designed for all. Art is more than what we see
Zeen Chin at The One Academy
Zeen Chin is a Malaysian illustrator and concept artist whose work blends Eastern mythology, dark fantasy, and childhood nostalgia into a unique and evocative style. His art merges playful and
Botanical Sketch Book Studies with Esther Geh
Explore the art of sketching live botanical subjects using pencil or ink, while learning to capture essential colour notes. This session focuses on drawing from observation, helping you translate what
Système K
Alliance Française de Penang, in collaboration with @hinbusdepot and @openstudiospenang invites you to a new edition of French Ciné! A raw and captivating documentary exploring how artists in Kinshasa, Congo, use their creativity
Spiral Synergy Best of Open Studios Penang Experience
Join the Spiral Synergy tour of Open Studios Penang by luxury air-conditioned MPV and visit some of the highlights of this year’s OSP and meet the artists.. Exact programme still
Ananda Swaroop Exhibition
Ananda Swaroop is largely a self-taught artist with a profound passion for watercolours. For her, the medium is a source of endless fascination, offering moments of discovery as water shapes
Cyanotype Workshop with Zoe Olsommer
Artist Zoe Olsommer is holding a cyanotype workshop on Friday 14th March from 3-4.30pm. cyanotype is a blue-coloured print made by exposing a light-sensitive chemical solution to UV light. It’s
Esther Geh Open Studio
Esther Geh is a Penang born artist with a passion for botanical subjects, painting in watercolour and occasionally in acrylic. She lived a large part of her life as a
Urban Sketchers Penang Sketchwalk
Join the Urban Sketchers Penang on their weekly sketch walk – all are welcome to either come and watch, or bring your own sketching materials to join in! Free of
Zoé Olsommer, memento mori
“Memento mori » is Latin for « remember that you have to die ». Zoe’s new project addresses the inevitability of our own death by documenting various deaths that surround us, if we
Textures in Watercolours Workshop
Discover the magic of textures in watercolor painting in this engaging 120-minute workshop! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this session will introduce you to creative techniques for
Between Memory and Material: A Dialogue on Artistic Process by Ain & Hung
Join artist Ain and writer Hung in a conversation exploring memory, material and artistic process. Drawing from Ain’s artworks as a starting point, they will discuss how objects can hold
Drawing from Life Workshop (for Children)
Working from live subjects, you will learn to observe your subject, and translate that onto your page. Draw what you see, not what you think you know. Add some tonal
Mikk Towers Exhibition and Engraving Demonstration
Mikk’s is an active, working studio, where the artist designs and makes Fine Art Objects in Wood. As an artist in wood, he appreciates the symmetry of turned vessels and
A Dialogue with Alex Face & Ernest Zacharevic
Fresh from an inspiring cycling journey from Bangkok to Penang—painting an entire exhibition along the way—Alex Face sits down with Ernest Zacharevic for a conversation about art, life, and creative
Void x Ban Ban Kia
In conjunction with Void, the exhibition at Hin Bus Depot in collaboration with Blank Canvas, Ban Ban Kia will lead a special tour on March 9 and March 15, 2025,
A Walkthrough of Lee Khai & Annie Lee’s Private Collection
Join us for a tour of the private collection of Lee Khai & Annie Lee, where Lee Khai will personally share insights into their journey as collectors and their deep
Children’s Exhibition: A Universe of Dots
A vibrant showcase of 600 artworks made by St. Christopher’s International School students, inspired by the legendary Yayoi Kusama. Open to the public on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th March,
Zentangle Doodle Art with CZT Elain Wong
Elain Wong is a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) with a passion for using art as a tool for mindfulness, relaxation, and self-discovery. With extensive experience in guiding individuals through therapeutic
Faded Landscapes, a solo exhibition by Alex Face
Faded Landscapes is part of the ongoing en plein air landscape painting series by renowned graffiti artist Alex Face (Patcharapon Tangruen, b. 1981, Thailand), presented by Cultprint in collaboration with
Leong Kwong Yee, in conversation with Ivan Gabriel
Join us for a sharing session with Leong Kwong Yee, collector and co-founder of Blank Canvas, and Ivan Gabriel, curator of Hin Bus Depot. This session will offer an insight
Void
Void presents selected works by contemporary artists from the collection of Leong Kwong Yee, a collector based between Penang, Paris and Hong Kong, and the founder of contemporary art gallery
Draw You Draw Me Session with Lee Phaik Kee
Lee Phaik Kee specializes in drawing from life and has a passion for capturing people. Based in Kuala Lumpur, she has painted various subjects using different mediums. her figurative drawing journey
Expressive Charcoal Portrait Workshop with Lee Phaik Kee
Lee Phaik Kee specializes in drawing from life and has a passion for capturing people. Based in Kuala Lumpur, she has painted various subjects using different mediums. her figurative drawing
Ernest Zacharevic Open Studio
Ernest “ZACH” Zacharevic is a Penang-based Lithuanian-born artist combining fine art techniques with a passion for creating art outdoors. Experimentation lies at the heart of Ernest’s style, with the only
How to Be an Art Curator in 30 Minutes
Ever wondered what it means to be an art curator? Is it about selecting artworks, shaping narratives, or something more elusive? Let’s figure it out together—one slice of cake at
AlterBibo – A Solo Exhibition by Tekla Tamoria
AlterBibo centres on the eponymous fictional character created by Tekla Tamoria (b.1989, Philippines), a multidisciplinary artist who repurposes discarded fabrics, clothing, and paper into intricate creations that interweave Filipino cultural
Kathy Roper and Val Smith – Fantasy Flora and Threatened Fauna
Kathy loves painting flowers. They are not real flowers like those depicted by great artists, eg Georgia O’Keefe or Vincent Van Gogh. Her paintings are the feeling of flowers, the
Open Studios @ Luma
Featuring the works of Malaysian Writers Society, LUMA Creative Studio, Dabble Dabble Jer, and Charis Loke. Friday – Sunday, 14 – 16 March 2025, 2PM – 10PM Join us for
Crafting Worlds Workshop
Play, imagine, create! Join Dabble Dabble Jer Collective, MYWriters and LUMA Creative Studio to create your own playable world through storytelling and creature creation. Take home your personalised creation to
Heal with Courage – Mandala Art Workshop with LoveLeeLily
Born and raised in Penang, Lily is a self-taught artist with a deep passion for creativity. In 2017, she rediscovered her love for art and began her journey into the