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 weejkend to talk to vistors about her work.
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 weejkend to talk to vistors about her work.
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, each offers a distinct perspective. Between observation and imagination, light and shadow, brushstrokes and film grain, lies a space in between. "The Space in Between" […]
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 his art for over 20 years, building a portfolio that catalogued rapturous, vivid scenes of local life. Leong's talent had been recognised early, in 1992 […]
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 one drawing workshop for visitors, as part of the art studios and art classes from Bukit Mertajam area and will be connected through a road map […]
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. He also runs an art studio and painting classes in Bukit Mertajam. He will be exhibiting a large number of his paintings, and will also […]
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 variety of art classes and community activities. Visitors to the open studio will get to: visit and tour the studio, view the students' artwork, learn […]
Description of open studio activities and exact timings to be confirmed.
A poetry reading by Laurène Melia. Date, time, more details and venue TBC
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 prolific artist in her spare time, of which she has very little! She will also be on site working in a temporary open studio, on […]
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 has been exhibited in various galleries in Malaysia, and he is a regular participant in Open Studios Penang. Kumar will be exhibiting his artwork and […]
“Contrary Creatures” brings together wildlife conservation artist Christine Das and feminist artist Yante Ismail. In this exhibition, they take very different subjects as their starting points: Christine’s whimsical elephants respond to the state of wildlife conservation, while Yante’s irreverent bird-women explore feminist ideas of agency and nonconformity. Despite their different concerns, both artists are drawn […]
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 will also hold an analogue-only (film) Photo Walk around George Town, and a photography sharing session where participants can bring their photographs, to share and […]
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 16th October and Sunday 18th October at 10am, cost RM 98 per person. The price includes all materials and a croissant. Register by contacting Oung […]
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 Malaysia with an Architecture Degree. After running his own graphic design studio for about 10 years he is now a fulltime artist based in Penang. […]
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 of Wayang Kulit, all under one beautiful roof. Explore East Indies Mansion with FREE guided tours and discover the stories hidden within this historic space. […]
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 books were published in 2006 and since then she has published close to 20 picture books. Her picture books have won awards and accolades and […]
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, books, and all sorts of Riso experiments. IMPRESSION is our re-introduction to George Town, a small exhibition looking back at what we’ve made, the ideas […]
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 has been working as a full-time artist since relocating to Malaysia in 2015. While rooted in sculpture, his practice engages with iron and steel, exploring […]
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 Private Collection of Vintage Bags is a gallery in the heart of George Town, and is home to over 350 rare and collectible vintage bags, […]
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 Arts (MA) in Fine Arts at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), where she continues to develop her research into emotional expression and audience engagement. Melody founded […]
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The Contested Image Copyright, Creativity and the Claims of Artists Lee Khai, laywer, Chairman of the Penang State Art Gallery and Adviser to the Penang Art District will address the fascinating subject of copyright and borrowing in the creation of art. Artists borrow. Artists appropriate. Artists are inspired. But when does borrowing become copying—and when […]
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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 Kuala Lumpur. Now she believes it's the right time to bring this experience to Penang, to connect with more people, hear new stories, and share […]
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 W. E is an interdisciplinary artist who explores emotional atmospheres, solitude, and memory through painting and community-based art initiatives. She is currently pursuing a Master […]
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, books, and all sorts of Riso experiments. IMPRESSION is our re-introduction to George Town, a small exhibition looking back at what we’ve made, the ideas […]
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. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts (MA) in Fine Arts at USM, where she continues to develop her research into emotional expression and […]
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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” and restaurant “That Little Wine Bar”, and who drives to the market on his ridiculously loud Harley. The restaurant is closed since quite a while […]
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, books, and all sorts of Riso experiments. IMPRESSION is our re-introduction to George Town, a small exhibition looking back at what we’ve made, the ideas […]