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.
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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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