You are warmly invited to join the artists and organising committee of Open Studios Penang for the launch ceremony and opening of the OSP 2023 Group Show. Here you will see works of art by all exhibiting artists and enjoy refreshments generously sponsored by ChinaHouse.
A mature woman, nurse, and social photographer, Kaz sensitively and respectfully uses what she knows in her images: Womanhood, Caring, Disease Process, Shared Humanity. She uses her art to raise awareness of complex and often emotive social issues which are a part of life. She has a long association with Malaysia over 20 years through […]
Alvin Koay is a self-taught contemporary artist and is best known for his intuitive style of painting and bold colors. Resonating with the abstract expressionism movement of post world war II, he is influenced by early works of Willem de Kooning, Basquiat, Picasso and other great painters of that era. All of his works are […]
Sami Succari is a furniture maker, designer and woodworker with a passion for fine craftsmanship using solid wood. Hailing from Damascus, Syria, the love for woodwork came easily to Sami when he started working with Master Craftsman, Arthur Lamon as an apprentice. During his time as an apprentice, Sami learned the fundamentals of woodworking and […]
Penang Artist Eric Yeoh has been dabbling in the arts from a very young age. Painting primarily in water colours and acrylic, his style and subject matter is best described as 'Eclectic Penang'. He will be exhibiting an eclectic collection from his works over a period of time, and also painting on site so you […]
Yann is a Penang-born artist specializing in designing wearable arts and home decors with indigo dyeing and Shibori technique. She is the founder and designer of Yann Indigo Dye Room. Yann is one of the people who was lucky to identify her passion and natural talent in arts at a young age. She dedicated most […]
Val took up painting as a hobby 11 years ago when she moved to Penang and attended TAES (The Art E Space) studio, where like-minded individuals inspired and encouraged her to steadily improve. She began with acrylics, depicting flowers, trees and landscapes but then, moving on to oils, she discovered she had a passion for […]
Artist Aasiyaa painted these flowers during lockdown. She will be on site from 11am to 5pm daily on October 7-8th and October 14th-15th at ArtLane to demonstrate how she works.
Tina Lee Degreef creates exuberantly expressive acrylic fluid art paintings. The fluid art enables her to manipulate paint through pouring and blowing to express emotions on canvas. At the same time, the unpredictability of each pour gives a sense of fluidity to the composition, where control and chaos exist in harmonious tandem. She will be […]
A self-taught artist, Wendy started painting again during the pandemic period 3 years ago. Art has been a passion of hers ever since she was young but had been put aside after married. However she decided to continue to pursue her passion for art do what she loves. Wendy will be working in her temporary […]
Howard Tan was born in Penang in 1974. He works and lives in Penang, enjoys spending his time wondering and photographing different part of Malaysia, in particularly Penang. He draws inspiration from the old buildings, the people, the streets, to the wandering cats, the tradespeople and other aspects of the world around him. His latest […]
Phaik Kee is a portrait and figurative painter. Drawing was a big part of her life when she was small. Eventually it led her to art school. She ventured into creative field in ad agency for some years, before turning herself to work as a freelancer. This allows her to have more time in exploring […]
Yue Qi is the name for the work of two artists, Jsan Bái Yuè and YiQi. Bái Yuè used to run a hairdressing salon and but in recent years has returned to his unfinished dream of painting. He wants to use his experience to interpret his principles of life by painting people and living environments, […]
Adnes Lee taught herself to paint during lockdown. She does acrylic painting and loves to explore different types of craft works. She will exhibit her work over both weekends, and invites visitors to watch her sketching in ArtLane, October 7th & 8th from 11am to 1pm. She will be sketching Christmas cards to give away!
Charles Stephen Ramachandran (CSR) was born in 1967 in George Town, and educated at St Xaviers Institution, Penang, he has worked as a hairdresser since 1988. Charles will be exhibiting his work in ArtLane, and will be onsite in his temporary open studio so that you can watch him work on his paintings, acrylic mixmedia […]
Abdullah Sulaiman is a Nigerian fine artist. He moved to Malaysia, to obtain his Ph.D in HRM, having spent most of his growing up years in the UK. He has had his informal art education attending workshops by master and contemporary artists where he has gained several skills in materials handling and usage for variety […]
Ooi Viv's specilaity is pastel and oil painting. An art and design fashion student by background, she is the founder of Pastel school - Vivnagomi and ZenVee Art Of Therapy Academy Malaysia. She gives art training courses and teaches more than 1000 students around the world online, as well as delivering training courses for workshops, […]
Mohd Azmi Bin Mohd Hussin, or ‘Azmi Hussin’, hails from Butterworth, Penang. Wearing many hats, Azmi is a cartoonist, caricaturist, illustrator, muralist, colouring book artist, and coffee painter. Azmi has made a name for himself in the industry for the past decade, including his inscription in the Malaysia Book of Records (2017, 2019 & 2021) […]
George Burchett was born in and now lives again in Hanoi, Vietnam, and studies art in Paris and Sofia. He has exhibited his works in solo exhibitions many times in Australia, China and Vietnam, and was in Penang for the first Open Studios Penang in 2019. George will be showcasing his current collection of the […]
No nails, no screws, learn the traditional art of joinery that has withstood the test of time! For more details about the artist click here. RM 250, whatsapp 016 739 2585 to book.
You will learn Cloud Shibori and simple tie dye techniques on items of the following options: Option A -2 pairs of socks with sizes of your choice (adult or children) + a bandana Fee: RM120 Early bird by 23 rd September RM115 Option B -2 pairs of socks with sizes of your choice (adult or […]
Luq Zaidismail a self taught art-maker with skills build up years of trials and hand-on experiences, was born 51 years ago in the State of Kedah, the Rice Bowl of Malaysia. Though his artistic talent was discovered in his primary school years, Luq Zaidismail started to engage seriously in the art field in 1992 Luq […]
A’aishah has loved doing painting since the age of 14. Developing her artistic talent with guidance of the late Sir Daud. Shortly after STPM, she continued her studies at Indonesian Institute of Arts (ASRI Jogyakarta, Indonesia) for 4 years in the field of art (B.A. Art). While in Indonesia she had numbers of exhibitions. Graduated […]
Ainul Syeefa began her artistic journey at the age of 7. As a child with autistic spectrum disorders, she developed and actively created artworks that were translated through her observations of her surroundings onto paper, canvas, ceramics, bottles, and various suitable mediums. Her trajectory took a significant turn when she participated in art activities organized […]
Part of Hikayat's Mini Art Film Festival together with OSP. RM15, including tea, coffee, snacks. Reservation essential by email to info@hikayat.asia: Delving deeper than any film has done before, engaging with world-renowned Kahlo experts, exploring how great an artist she was, discover the real Frida Kahlo. Who was Frida Kahlo? Everyone knows her, but who […]
No nails, no screws, learn the traditional art of joinery that has withstood the test of time! For more details about the artist click here. RM 250, whatsapp 016 739 2585 to book.
Learn the secrets of painting in oils. All painting materials provided. Whatsapp 016-617 6823 to book. You can learn more about artist Sulaiman here.
The speakers for this talk are mass communication students from UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College under the supervision of Mr Maizul Affendy and Mr Ian Barbosa. Both speakers had been involved in various mass communication projects and live performances such as stage performances under Penang Players Production, Georgetown Festival, and experimental art performances. The […]
Part of Hikayat's Mini Art Film Festival together with OSP. RM15, including tea, coffee, snacks. Reservation essential by email to info@hikayat.asia: Artist Yayoi Kusama and experts discuss her life and work, from her modest beginnings in Japan to becoming an internationally renowned artist. KUSAMA Princess of Polka Dots explores artist Yayoi Kusama's journey from a conservative upbringing […]
Joshua Foo Guan Long named his studio EX, where he explores, expresses and experiments with his art & design in order to bring excitement & new experience to the viewers. He enjoys doing sketches, portraits and life drawings. Joshua foo, JF, aka foohaus, Chung Ling 'kiah: Penang 'lang' since 1973; He spent most of his […]
A series of workshops exploring art and wellness, and vendors selling health and wellness products. Prices, times and registration details to follow. October 14th and 15th, 11am-5pm
An immersive and inerative workshop learning dot mandala art and mindfulness. Part of the Art & Wellness session. Saturday October 14th 11am-1pm Sunday October 15th 11am-ipm Book with Loveleelily at 010 275 0832
No nails, no screws, learn the traditional art of joinery that has withstood the test of time! For more details about the artist click here. RM 250, whatsapp 016 739 2585 to book.
The workshop starts with an overview introduction of the indigo plant and the magical dyeing vat. You will learn how to dye with the honeycomb Shibori technique on small and large materials. You can learn more about instructor Yann here. Option A -1 Tencel flowy scarf (200cm x 95cm) + 1 voile Bandana (52cm x52cm) […]
The architects from aLM architects open their studio so you can watch architecture students work, and talk to them about their daily life & architecture dreams. In addition various other activities are taking place in the coex complex including exhibitions, demonstrations and more :
Explore your soul flower using freeflow movements and mindful art. Part of the Art & Wellness sessions. RM 60 (add RM 10 if you require art materials). Book at 016 488 9328
The speakers for this talk” are mass communication students from UOW Malaysia KDU Penang Univerisity College under the supervision of Mr Maizul Affendy and Mr Ian Barbosa. Both speakers had been involved in various mass communication projects and live performances such as stage performances under iBox Theatre, USM, and experimental art performances. The talk will […]
Part of Hikayat's Mini Art Film Festival together with OSP. RM15, including tea, coffee, snacks. Reservation essential by email to info@hikayat.asia: A documentary about the influence of Japanese art on Van Gogh's work. “I envy the Japanese” Van Gogh wrote to his brother Theo. In the exhibition on which this film is based – […]
No nails, no screws, learn the traditional art of joinery that has withstood the test of time! For more details about the artist click here. RM 250, whatsapp 016 739 2585 to book.
The workshop starts with an overview introduction of the indigo plant and the magical dyeing vat. You can read more about your instructor Yann here. You will learn how to dye a beautiful gradient on: Option A -1 Tote Bag + 1 T shirt Fee: 310.00 Option B -1 Tote Bag + 1 Linen Fishermen […]
A versatile printmaking method that's still in practice today, appreciated for its accessibility and expressive potential. Part of the Art & Wellness programme. All materials will be provided for us during the workshop. Contact 012 313 5297 to book.
Part of Hikayat's Mini Art Film Festival together with OSP. RM15, including tea, coffee, snacks. Reservation essential by email to info@hikayat.asia: Much has been written, but little is known about Johannes Vermeer, painter of iconic paintings and crowd pleasers such as The Milkmaid and Girl with a Pearl Earring. His small oeuvre is almost everything […]
Open Studios Penang is a not-for-profit annual art happening designed for artists to exchange ideas with fellow artists, and for the public to meet the artists, see them at work, and hear directly from them about their creative process and methodology. It is a unique opportunity to see a vibrant range of art from all over Penang, Malaysia and beyond. It is funded entirely by donations and by the artists and venues themselves, and is organised entirely by a team of volunteers.
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