Liang Teh mural set to tell Leonard’s latest story
BY EDWINNIE EINSTEIN UNJI & NUR ATIQAH QURATULAINI KUCHING: A mural artist has captured the hearts of thousands of locals with his masterpieces telling stories through works of art. He brings back memories from the distant past with his work giving all who gaze upon them a sense of nostalgia. Leonard Siaw, 37, has been […]
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 […]
Painting as many walls as possible
A self-taught muralist from Sarawak, Kong Chak Kiong, 31, or popularly known by his nickname Jagung, is another Sarawak pride. Painting since 2015, his medium is spray paint and the styles explore are 3D realistic objects and portraits. Kong said that he enjoys travelling the world and painting as many walls as he can. “Travelling […]
Local artists paint 331 metre-long mural
MUKAH: Artistic elements are important in expressing and documenting the cultural, heritage and values that co-exist in the state. These elements were translated onto a 331.1 metre-long mural painted by several artists at the site of the Kaul Kala Dana Festival in Mukah. A group of 20 local artists combined their efforts and talents, to […]
New mural on retaining wall
MUKAH: A new mural was created at quite an unfamiliar place here and thanks to four local artists for their effort in producing the impressive artworks. It measures about 2 metres high and 30 metres long, and located at one side of the retaining wall of Jalan Mukah-Balingian. Led by Benedict Peter, the artists painted the […]
Mural and doodle wall a new attraction
MUKAH: The completed mural and doodle art on a 331-metre long concrete perimeter wall at Taman Kala Dana would certainly be a new attraction here. Mukah division Resident Hamiah Bakir said the mural and doodle art has its own value and therefore it has to be appreciated. She said this was because it involved talents, […]
Gerald Goh: Art for Heart
Throughout his life, Gerald Goh has always been passionate for art. Apparently, this has to do with a childhood spent amongst pottery makers and artists. An artistic inclination from a young age Just as everyone has a little story that drives him, this is Gerald’s story. He is a third-generation potter in Sarawak. Having been […]
