Son brings mother’s art to gallery
KUCHING: “It is a dream come true,” were the words of Ken Loh, the son of the late Chong Liew Syn, after successfully displaying his late mother’s artwork titled ‘Hidden Gems: The Life Works of Chong Liew Syn,’ commenced on Friday at the Hoan Gallery, La Promenade Mall. Around 60 art pieces, many never before […]
Gallery to showcase never-seen-before artworks
KUCHING: Hoan Gallery will launch its 2024 season with an art show featuring the works of the late founder of the Sarawak Fine Arts School, Chong Liew Syn. About 60 art pieces, many never seen before, will be showcased at the gallery for an eight-week long show, which promises to be a highlight of Sarawak’s […]
Let’s explore creative arts at BIC Festival
KUCHING: The Borneo Illustration and Creative (BIC) Festival Volume 2.0 is currently taking place at La Promenade Mall, featuring 36 exhibitors who will be showcasing their artworks until July 9. The festival, organised by Nia Latif of Creative Umbrella Co., has the theme “Sarawak Day: The Revival of Cultural Celebrations” and offers an immersive experience […]
3D muralist creates optical illusion via artworks
KUCHING: For the uninitiated, 3D murals are artworks that create the illusion of depth and dimension on a flat surface yet these are not something that we can see much anywhere here. To become a 3D muralist, one must possess artistic talent, spatial perception, and knowledge of painting techniques to produce visually stunning artwork that […]
Call for local artists to be given bigger push
BY MARTIN YEE KUCHING: If there is an art exhibition here, there’s a high chance that it will receive a lukewarm response, with only a handful of people turning up and buying one or two pieces of artwork. Very often artists in Sarawak do not enjoy a positive response at exhibitions while there are also […]
Jagungart — It’s all about perspective
Jagungart has been actively making his mark on many of Sarawak’s walls. His mural art is easily distinguished as it entails his signature 3D effect using spray paint. With a seven-year journey under his belt, the artist strives to make his mark internationally. Leaving marks all over the world Kong Chiak Kiong’s artwork can be […]
Artworks for charity
KUCHING: Members of the public are encouraged to donate to the needy by purchasing artworks from artists through the Art for Heart (A4H) charity platform. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said all proceeds from the sales will be used to support and assist the needy in the community. “Every sen of proceeds will go […]
Leonard Siaw: Life in living colour
After making a name for himself with his mural paintings, Leonard Siaw has a new mission — to discover his artistic self and where he stands in the world of art. With over 30 murals around Kuching, and several others in Penang, Australia and the US, Leonard’s artistic touch is a sight to behold, and […]
Productive lockdowns for arts proponents
Two educationists did not waste much time brooding over the various lockdowns since the movement control order (MCO) was imposed in March last year. Instead, they made full use of their artistic talent and produced commendable artworks and thereby fulfilling the usually spoken inference that a picture speaks a thousand words. Michael Nelson Achek, 71, […]
The fascinating world of paper sculpting
Ceres Lau’s paper artworks are graceful and elegant — much like the artist herself. A full-time paper sculptor since 2017, Ceres has always been fascinated by the endless possibilities of paper as an art medium. Constantly exploring different dynamics As a hands-on material, paper as an art medium offers no limit to one’s creativity. “I […]
