Either / Or Design is an artisanal jewelry brand founded in 2019, which encapsulates the true meaning of slow fashion. Su Ling Teoh, the founder, presents the Malaysian heritage in the form of modern jewelry design. Through exploration of contemporary techniques, Su Ling handcrafts each and every piece of jewelry with specialty materials including jewelry-grade […]
Born, raised and based in Penang, Lily is a self-taught artist. In 2017, she rediscovered her passion for art and embarked on her journey in Dot Mandala paintings. Through her paintings, she hopes to impart inspiration and empowerment as a reflection of the purpose that drives her art. In each piece, she goes with the […]
Bibichun is a George Town, Penang based multi discipline visual artist. He does mainly paintings, wood assemblage installation and woodcut press prints. He is also open for commissions. Bibichun will be working in his open studio at 246 Lebuh Carnavon (above the duck rice shop) on Saturday October 15th from 2pm onwards. .
Have your caricature created by Azmi Hussin! Azmi Hussin is a Penang-born cartoonist best known for capturing the nostalgia of growing up and living in Penang with his pen. Although he draws inspiration from his idol and mentor, the legendary Malaysian comic artist Datuk Lat, Azmi continues to showcase the breadth of his talent – […]
Nor Asiah Binti Hashim (Aasiyaa) was born and lives in Perak, Malaysia, with her mother and a few cats. A teacher and then a medical officer, Aasiyaa's true passion is art. You can visit Aasiyaa in her open studio at Art@Gurney Plaza on Sunday 16th 12pm to 9pm.
Wendy is a self-taught artists who loves to draw. She is passionate about developing a unique personal aesthetic trademark in the visual art arena. A mother of 3, she started to draw during MCO, 2 years ago. Her last experience of drawing and painting with watercolours was during high school. She was a Senior designer […]
Come join an artists' collective for a social painting experience paired with botanical concoctions and locally flavoured cocktails at the art studio. It's a great way to decompress and a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon! RM120 inclusive of drinks and art materials Book by whatsapp 01172953027
"Heal" means for a wound or person to become healthy again. Hilang is a Malay word meaning lost or missing. HEAL-LANG will be a live-action painting performance art by Maizul Affendy, based involving the sub-conscious and un-conscious minds with the help of both scripted and unscripted parts, incorporating time, space and sound. Approximately 10 x […]
Philippe Durant is a Belgian freelance photographer and journalist living in Malaysia since 2013. In the past nine years, he has captured moments, events, places and portraits all over the country. Among others, he has documented extensively and comprehensively the forgotten village of Papan, Perak with thousands of images, 6 videos, a photography book, guided […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
A solo exhibition by Low Chee Peng. Sculptor Low Chee Peng is a rare sculpture artist in Penang, working wirh all kinds of material, equally well-known for his urban sculpture commissions and for his creative use of materials producing one-of-a-kind sculptures. . This exhibition shows the transformation of remnants of a heritage building renovation into […]
George Burchett was born in and now lives again in Hanoi, Vietnam, and studied 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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Michelle of Spiral Synergy for an afternoon of Art & Culture to travel in an air-conditioned transport to visit some of the highlights of the Open Studios Penang festival. Meet the artists, see some of the most interesting exhibitions.. immerse yourself in the enthusiasm of the participants! NB illustrations may not represent the exact […]
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 […]
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.
A visual art exhibition featuring artworks related to food or treasures in Penang including the people that produces or buildings/places that features them. It features 28 artworks by 8 artists,across various mediums, including acrylic, batik, mixed media, oil, and watercolour There will be a Meet the Artist session on 15th Sat 3pm. Jason Min, Born […]
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 the natural complexity, form and colours of the grain structure in wood. So, he exploits these elements in his wood art, using exotic local hardwoods […]
"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 are only willing to see it. It addresses as well death in a symbolic way, be it the death of a parent, a love, a […]
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 pigments into fluid, luminous forms. She finds herself captivated by the interplay of chance and control, as pigments glide, merge, and dissolve, creating textures and […]
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. […]
Ariel Ong (b.2002) is an artist living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Her work incorporates mixed-media elements like embroidery, knitting, painting, beads, and fabric. Ong’s artistic practice often delves into themes of identity, cultural narratives, and societal expectations. Growing up in Saigon and Shanghai has given her a larger worldview, deepening her appreciation for diversity and […]
Dhavinder Singh (b. 1983, Malaysia) is a multidisciplinary artist based in Kuala Lumpur. His practice explores the repurposing and reconfiguration of materials through painting, animation, assemblage, and site-specific installations. With a spontaneous approach, his work often serves as a visual metaphor for his emotional responses to space and subject matter. Dhavinder has held several solo […]
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 medical professional in Singapore and the UK prior to returning to Penang in 2007. The attention to detail required in her previous career as an […]
Annabell Ng was born in mainland Penang, Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia. Having been interested in creative arts and music, Annabell was sent to music centre by her mother from the age of 5 years old, and pursued her bachelors degree in classical music with a major in piano. Annabell decided to enrol in a Fine arts course […]
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 art practices, she believes that creativity is a gateway to emotional well- being. Her workshops create a nurturing space for participants to unwind, explore their […]
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 unplugged sessions at LUMA to create, imagine, and play. Journey through the creative processes behind our works, whether it’s writing stories, making board games, developing […]
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 share with friends and family. Crafting Worlds Workshops: RM75 per participant for a 2 hour workshop. Each session will have a maximum of 12 participants. […]
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 colourfulness and joyfulness they bring into our lives. She is often inspired by a lovely dress someone is wearing or a colourful shirt. Val was […]
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 view his latest work, Friday to Sunday 10am to 6pm. Official opening, Saturday march 15th 11am. Cloud b artist statement: Dreams drift like clouds-floating, elusive-arriving […]
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 world of Dot Mandala painting. Lily’s art is a reflection of her purpose: to inspire and empower. Each piece is a unique expression of flux, […]
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 constant being the dedication to his ever-changing concepts. With ideas leading the way, he removes the restriction of artistic boundaries, moving freely between the disciplines […]
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 began during the pandemic. To stay sane, she drew live models through Zoom sessions. In her Expressive Charcoal Portrait Workshop, you will: Learn how […]
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 both tangible and intangible memories, and how the act of creating can translate personal experiences into art. Ain and Hung will also share insights from […]
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 began during the pandemic. To stay sane, she drew live models through Zoom sessions. In the Draw You Draw Me Session you will: Take […]
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 – it is what we feel, how we experience and who it welcomes. At its heart, the talk explores the ways art can go beyond […]
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 charge. Group photo at 12pm.
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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