Kirby Kirby is a self-taught abstract artist with a heritage in both Hong Kong and England. Her artwork is inspired by her spiritual journey and travels in the US, Europe, and Asia. Art brings her much freedom and peace. It is something she enjoys doing. Her artwork is known to shift atmospheres and emanates peace. […]
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 […]
Intan Azmi is a self-taught painter who learnt from her own experience. Born in Alor Setar, Kedah. Aspiring to be a painter since primary school, now holds a Landscape Architecture Degree from UiTM. Following her deep interest in visual arts, she joins Angkatan Pelukis Kedah (APK) in 2016 , Persatuan Anak Seni Utara (PASU) 2020 […]
11 year old Ainul Syeefa was born in Pendang, Kedah. She started her artistic journey at age 7. Although born with autistic spectrum disorders, she progressly and actively producing colourful artworks , she visualised her surrounding onto various mediums such as canvasses, artboards, ceramics, glasses and art papers. She started seriously in 2019 by joining […]
I am Putra Imtiyaz Thaqif Shah bin Putra Iskandar Shah aged 17 years old, born and grew up in Alor Setar. Kedah. As an 'INTROVERT' person, art is my way in expressing my thoughts. i transform my anxiety onto canvasses. Obviously arts is giving me an opportunity to enhance my social skills. Though most of […]
Zahra Edith is a 15-year-old classic rock obsessed and comic enthusiast artist from Alor Setar, Kedah. She inherited her father’s artistic abilities and his passion for art as a career. Her parents took notice of her drawings at the young age of 4 and began to enroll her into many art classes. Her ambition is […]
Sculptor and artist Low Chee Peng is known for his metal urban sculptures and street art around Penang and elsewhere. You can visit him in his open studio, O Sculpture at Hin Bus Depot, from 10am to 5pm, daily during Open Stduios Penang, and his exhibition will remain open until November 13th. International Exhibitions 2011 […]
DATE | 14th - 16th Oct VENUE | COEX @KilangBesi, Hinbus Depot Enquiries | 012-3320743 ( COEX curator - KJ ) or https://wa.link/d0rrq1 14th-16th OCT | Fri-Sun | 10am-6pm Art Exhibition | featuring :- Anthony Cheah Zoé Olsommer Daniel Schürer LoveLeeLily William Aibee Lim 15th OCT (Sat) by Kem Beng by LoveLeeLily by Joie Koo by […]
Fourteen year-old Jareth will work on drawings and sketches during the Friday and Sunday of Open Studios Penang, from 2pm to 4pm at Black Kettle on Beach Street. You will also be able to see an exhibition of his previous work. Jareth loves to draw, travel and fish! Artist's statement: "Drawing is like a manic […]
Zack Low is a Malaysian Chinese born in Penang, and a self-taught jewellery designer He is the founder of Laconic contemporary art Jewellery. Year 2000 : Start up Laconic contemporary art jewellery at,Penang Malaysia Year 2009&10 : Exhibition at KLDW .KL’s 1st international Design Festivals.Kuala Lumpur .Malaysia Year 2014 : first solo sculpture exhibition’ Weathering’ […]
Maizul Affendy holds a Degree in Graphic Communications (2005) and a Master of Art (Visual Arts and Design) (2011) from the University of Science Malaysia. He won major awards in Penang Young Artist Competition 2001, 2007, 2013 and was a finalist in Malaysian Young Contemporaries 2006 in the National Art Gallery Kuala Lumpur. Maizul has […]
A Syrian born in 1988 in Damascus, Aboud Fares is a sculptor with a B.A. in Sculpture from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Damascus University (2010). Now he is a full-time sculptor based in Penang, working in his private workshop. You can visit him there Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 6pm. Exhibitions: Group Exhibition […]
Howard Tan was born in Penang in 1974. Having tired of the work in the software industry after nearly 10 years, he switched to work in photography. He started off by selling his photographic prints in local art and craft markets, then opened his own gallery and shop. He works and lives in Penang. He draws inspiration from […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
She started by participating in a coloring competition at the age of 8. A year later, in 2020, she began transitioning from using colored pencils and crayons to acrylic paints after enrolling in art classes by MiracleObject, led by Luq Zaidismail. Her inaugural Art Exhibition was at the 'Merdeka Art Exhibition,' organized by ArtMarket Malaysia, […]
Her hidden talent emerged at the age of 5. She took her first steps by participating in and winning various coloring contests, showcasing her innate talent, guided by her older sister. She expanded her skills in the world of color and painting when she learned from professional painters Luq Zaidismail and Carolanne. Her first experience […]
He has had a deep interest in visual art since the age of 6. After relocating to Alor Setar from Langkawi in 2022, she began taking art classes seriously to further develop her passion and talent. While he leans towards painting anime, he is also dedicated to learning the knowledge and skills of realism art. […]
A 17-year-old girl with dyslexic traits loves creating art, particularly anime and digital art. She has mastered the use of watercolor pens on paper but has encountered challenges with acrylics. She struggled with her differences until she was diagnosed with dyslexia. Since then, she has been determined to make lifestyle changes and learn more about […]
First born out of three siblings on March 30 2008. Currently attending Maktab Mahmud Alor Setar, Kedah. She started her artistic journey at the ages of 13, though she is keen doing art since her early age. In 2021 she started attending Art Classes, with encouragement and nurturing from her art teacher, she is now […]
She is a student at Sultanah Asma National School in Alor Setar, Kedah, and has been receiving formal art education since the age of 6. Apart from the field of visual arts, she is also a young author of children's storybooks. Her handiwork has been in the market since she was 7 years old, and […]
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 :
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. […]
Penang-based British artist Thomas Powell is internationally known for his zodiac-inspired murals and artwork. A multidisciplinary Fine Art graduate, his ever-evolving themes are coupled with research from numerous fields for his indoor & outdoor paintings. His paintings on canvas have found their way all over the world and his murals can be seen in South […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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