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November 2019
Art Writing Programme | A Short Introductory Course by RogueArt
To encourage more diverse and critical writing on art in the local context, Penang Art District launches an Art Writing Programme to provide a platform for writers to expand their thinking and hone their critical writing skills with a focus on visual art. This programme will benefit young writers who are interested in learning to write critically about art and in expanding their writing career, researchers, art history or art management students, and curators or cultural programmers who are eager to…
Find out more »Forbidden Fruit
Works on paper by Rebecca Duckett-Wilkinson. Rebecca is Malaysian artist working between Penang & Italy. This show comprises of all new works on paper. The exhibition deals generally with women, their bodies, & sexuality- attitudes in Malaysia & what we perceive in Malaysian media. There's fruit too & our perception of specific fruit & general knowledge & folklore of them lead the 'narrative' for these paintings. There is a synonymous connection between sex & botany & Rebecca’s thoughts on how…
Find out more »Breath by Onna Ariya
Inspired by the first breath of all living organisms before it is introduced into the world is, "Breath", Onna Ariya's solo art exhibition here at G Art Gallery. Onna is a self-taught artist who boasts a deep knowledge and passion for painting has turned her into an art coach for young students and also hosting workshops both locally and internationally. Her ability to make paintings look surreal lies in her technique of blending and mixing of colours. To Onna, watercolour…
Find out more »Spotlight by Penang Arts District
Spotlight by Penang Art District is a nationwide art competition that offers to nurture young Malaysian talents by providing emerging artists the opportunity to showcase their artworks and undergo an intensive mentorship programme. The Top 20 Finalists Group Exhibition showcases the best of the promising submissions and demonstrates the potential of young Malaysian artists in pushing the local art scene to its pinnacle. Opening 17 November 2019, Sunday Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Find out more »Caring Matters
Photography by Kaz Leong, a photographic exploration of love, caring relationships, social and filial ties. Emotive, Evocative, Raw, Real. Respectfully celebrating and honouring instances of care, simple humanity. Opening Friday 22nd November 6pm.
Find out more »December 2019
Art Heals the Heart
“Art Heals the Heart” is the theme chosen by seven artist buddies from Penang who share the passion for art. They are Goh Lay Fong, Lee Pey Huey, Lim Li Sar, Ng Siew Teng, Teoh Mooi Huang, Teoh Siew Khim and Tang Yeok Khang (the thorn among the roses). This exhibition feature 26 paintings of primarily acrylic or/and oil medium and each artist’s expression and representation of their meaning on how art heals the heart. Opening Dec 1st 12.30pm until…
Find out more »March 2020
Leong Wai Khong Open Studio
Doodle artist and illustrator Leong Wai Khong will set up a temporary studio at TAES. He will showcase hos award-winning artworks, processes and transformations. He will also hold a workshop - exact details to be confirmed. You can learn more about his work at http://www.behance.net/leongwaikhong
Find out more »Ralph Kiggell Open Studio
Thailand-based Ralph Kiggell’s open studio will show him at work, and also he will exhibit prints relating to his work in Thailand and to the tropics, about woodblock printing, and about how it can connect to the environment, He will also run a workshop about water-based Japanese woodblock printing, details to be confirmed later. Ralph Kiggell studied woodblock printing, both traditional and contemporary methods, in Japan in the 1990s, finishing with an MFA from Tama Arts University in Tokyo. He has taught at Bangkok, Chulalongkorn, and Chiang Mai…
Find out more »Thai Ping Wong Open Studio
Penang-born Thai Ping Wong has been an artist since 2013, and paints in oils, acrylics, water colours & mixed media at his studio in London And South West France. He has exhibited several times in UK and Bangkok with some of his works collected by collectors from Europe, UK and Asia but this is his first time exhibiting in his home town of Penang. He will set up a temporary open studio at a venue to be confirmed. More details…
Find out more »Dato Chong Hon Fatt Private Gallery
Now in his late 70s, impressionist artist Dato Chong Hon Fatt, known for his oil paintings of Penang scenes, had his first solo exhibition in the 1960s and has continued to be exhibited and collected since. Penang-born, he has a private gallery in George Town where he hangs and stores his art, and will be there himself to welcome visitors during Open Studios Penang.
Find out more »Mikk’s Fine Wood Art
An active, working studio, where the artist designs and makes Fine Art Objects in Wood. “As an artist in wood, I appreciate the symmetry of turned vessels and the natural complexity, appearance and colours of the grain structure in wood. So, I employ these elements in my wood art, using exotic local hardwoods from Malaysia which I shape through woodturning and carving. My carvings often reflect the organic complexity and beauty of the natural world, while my woodturning generates pieces…
Find out more »Painting Vibrant Watercolours
No more muddy, dreary, just “blah” paintings! This workshop will teach you how to create paintings that are vibrant and have impact. This workshop is not for the absolute beginner. It is best if you have some drawing and painting skills, as we will be jumping straight in with drawing your subject before we start painting. There will be some colour theory exercises to go through before we actually start painting our subject, but don’t worry! It will be…
Find out more »April 2020
Acrylic or Watercolour?
Are you confused by the title of this workshop? Not anymore! You will be painting with acrylics, but using glazes of transparent colour, so that the result looks like it could be a watercolour painting. We will start off with drawing our subject, so some drawing skills will be essential. I will be teaching you how to lay down glazes, mingling colours to create luminous layers, and establishing lights and darks. Transparent layers do not mean weak colours! You can…
Find out more »Solo Exhibition by Jansen Chow
Synopsis of Exhibition: A solo exhibition by Jansen Chow featuring a series of George Town scenes in modern semi-abstract acrylic medium. A sample of his work as attached. Will email you more images once I have them Title: to be confirmed Exhibition Period: 3rd April - 26th April 2020. Opening Reception: 5th April (Sun) 12.30 - 5.00pm. Will be trying to arrange for a short art demo or talk. Opening Hours: Fri to Sunday 2 to 5pm JANSEN CHOW BiographyJansen Chow…
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