I will help you to understand not ‘what’ you paint, but ‘why’. An artist’s thought process throughout a single painting can go from Patience to Enthusiasm Caution to Courage Memory to Imagination There is no right or wrong way to create. Genius begins when Rules End!
Sharon Kow is a Colour Pencil Artist, living and working in Penang. She began seriously pursuing coloured pencil art in 2013 at the age of 43. Her style gravitates towards contemporary realism, paying extreme attention to details, nuances of colour and light. Sharon is a Signature Member of the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA), […]
Two of Hanoi’s leading artists, Ha Manh Thang (born 1980) and Pham Huy Thong (born 1981) talk about life as an artist in Vietnam and their exhibition here in Penang. The art works are being made specially for this show, which will be their first ever joint exhibition in Penang. Artists Ha Manh Thang and […]
From the birth of modern art through the likes of the Penang Impressionists in the 18th century to becoming “the unexpected street art hub of Southeast Asia” today – what makes Penang the place to be for creative exchange? This panel discussion explores the role of Penang as a regional and international art hub while […]
This talk is perfect for photographers and artists who are interested in printing and reproduction of their work. Learn what is involved in the printing process, choosing the right paper for your printing to achieve the best quality, how to prepare your work for printing, choosing the right size and resolution and much more. ChromaArt […]
Bulgarian artist Ilza Burchett, who is creating a site-specific piece at ChinaHouse during Open Studios Penang, talks about her experience of what it means to be an artist.
Know your legal rights as an artist and learn useful tips on filing your taxes as a freelancer. Join us for a two-part professional development series for artists. Participation fee for both talks is RM20 (RM10 each). Light refreshments will be provided. Register here: https://forms.gle/vconsjmvzWjUP3PXA Topics to be explored: 1. Legality of freelancers (no company […]
Know your legal rights as an artist and learn useful tips on filing your taxes as a freelancer. Join us for a two-part professional development series for artists. Participation fee for both talks is RM20 (RM10 each). Light refreshments will be provided. Register here: https://forms.gle/vconsjmvzWjUP3PXA Topics to be explored: 1. Legality of freelancers (no company […]
Mei Chee Seong is an architect, artist and athlete. As an award-winning architect he has refused to stay in his comfort zone but to push himself to the limit. Physically he has done that by completing the Ironman 3 times, Mentally he is exploring his inner limits through sketching. Chee Seong’s open studio at Gudang […]
Women Artists for Peace & Harmony is a new collaboration of Nagomi artists in Penang. Nagomi art is a form of Japanese art healing, using pastels and fingers to create a gentle, transparent, warm pieces through simple yet unique painting techniques. The group’s mission is to promote an equal society by sharing the messages of peace and […]
The book launch of the first Eisner-nominated Malaysian graphic novel, The Carpet Merchant of Konstantiniyya Vol I! Meet the Author/Artist: Book signing In Conversation, listen to Reimena Ashel Yee discuss the making of the graphic novel Spoken Word Performance: By Malaysia Poetry Slam runner-up Gwen Hay, featuring pieces from her fan poetry zine, Sayang. This […]
The artist will talk about his life and his work, concurrent with h=the exhibition of highlights from the his work. Eric Quah was born in 1946 in Taiping and grew up in Penang. He studied and worked in Australia, New York and China for 31 years. In 2003, he returned to live permanently and set […]
Street photography has a long and rich history that we might say has its genesis with Magnum co-founder Henri Cartier-Bresson who in the 1930’s championed the seminal concept, ‘the decisive moment’ and in so doing set an early precedent for the collective exploration of the street. While the meaning of street photography has evolved over […]
The artist will talk about his life and his work, concurrent with h=the exhibition of highlights from the his work. Eric Quah was born in 1946 in Taiping and grew up in Penang. He studied and worked in Australia, New York and China for 31 years. In 2003, he returned to live permanently and set […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 us for a sharing session with Leong Kwong Yee, collector and co-founder of Blank Canvas, and Ivan Gabriel, curator of Hin Bus Depot. This session will offer an insight into Kwong Yee’s collecting journey, where he’ll share anecdotes into the artworks and their significance within his collection. The conversation will explore the context that […]
Ever wondered what it means to be an art curator? Is it about selecting artworks, shaping narratives, or something more elusive? Let’s figure it out together—one slice of cake at a time. At this salon, we’re flipping the script. Rather than providing a step-by-step guide (spoiler: there isn’t one), we invite you to share your […]
Fresh from an inspiring cycling journey from Bangkok to Penang—painting an entire exhibition along the way—Alex Face sits down with Ernest Zacharevic for a conversation about art, life, and creative exploration. They’ll share personal stories, discuss the inspirations behind their work, and reflect on the experiences that shape their artistic journeys..
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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