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CHANGING PHASES:Relative Spaces

7 Aug 2009 - 18 Sep 2009

at GALERI PETRONAS (Level 3, Suria KLCC)

In conjunction with Malaysia's 52nd anniversary, GALERI PETRONAS is pleased to present our latest exhibition entitled "CHANGING PHASES: Relative Spaces" as part of PETRONAS' Merdeka celebrations. This exhibition is the Malaysian segment of the touring exhibition that was held at the Viet Art Centre, Hanoi in September 2008.

CHANGING PHASES: Relative Spaces explores the development of Malaysian art practices, examining the contemporary social environment of Malaysia and its relationship with its ASEAN neighbours since the 1950s, with selected artworks from the PETRONAS Art Collection. Curated by Shireen Naziree, prominent South East Asian art historian, this exhibition also presents the works from the PETRONAS Art Collection as markers of Malaysian visual history. It offers a visual journey into the development of modern Malaysia – visitors will be able to witness and experience rarely- seen historically-significant artworks by established Malaysian-born artists. Their art will take visitors through the social development and economic growth of the country, depicting the evolution of the Malaysian psyche and identity into the progressive nation as we know it today.

CHANGING PHASES: Relative Spaces addresses relevant issues affecting Malaysia since our independence through the display of artworks that have been mostly produced from the 1960s until the present. The broad spectrum of artworks in the exhibition also highlights the diversity of Malaysian art practices contained in the PETRONAS Art Collection. The exhibition presents 39 artworks by 21 artists, from the established seniors like Latiff Mohidin, Syed Thajudeen and Khoo Sui Hoe, passing through mid-career artists Simryn Gill and Mad Annuar Ismail, to new generation artists Ivan Lam, Yau Bee Ling and Roslisham Ismail, among others. The need to understand and preserve our traditional values and cultural identity amidst economic and social development in an increasingly borderless world is a message which is echoed throughout the exhibition.

In essence, CHANGING PHASES: RELATIVE SPACES: Relative Spaces is a celebration of the Malaysian story in conjunction with the nation's 52 year of independence and PETRONAS's 35 years of operations as we mark our 35th anniversary this 17th August 2009.

1. HALAL by Jailani Abu Hassan
2. MEDITATION IN GOLD By Khoo Sui Hoe
3. VOYAGE-1 by Abdul Latiff Mohidin
4. CENGKAMAN by Hamir Soib
5. PENANG HILL by Yong Mun Sen
6. HOMAGE to VANISHING WORLD?? by Shia Yih Yiing

UPCOMING SIDETRACKS

Changing Phases: Lecture Series II
Date: Saturday, 22 Aug 2009

To give further insight into the exhibition and the PETRONAS Art collection.

Saturday
22 Aug 2009
3:00 p.m.

LECTURE SERIES II
The social value of corporate collections. This will include works from the corporation's international offices

Presenter : Shireen Naziree

For more information, kindly contact:
Shamala Bai Rao, Manager, Marketing & Visitor Services:
03 2051 1814 / 012 205 3524 / shamala@petronas.com.my

Juhan Kamaruddin, Marketing & Communications:
03 2051 5930 / 012 2276503 / juhan_k@petronas.com.my

Grace Chang, Marketing & Communications:
03 2051 9150 / 017 335 5515 / chang_puiyan@petronas.com.my

+ Participation is FREE and open to all.
+ Programme information is subject to change without prior notice.
+ All programs will be presented in English & Bahasa Malaysia. Please call 03-2331 7770 to register.

( all source and information taken from www.petronas.com.my/galeri )

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Reality in Wonderland by KONG YEE

6th - 30th July 2009

Wei-Ling Gallery is pleased to present a much awaited exhibition by one of the most exciting contemporary artists in Malaysia. Chin Kong Yee probably does not need much introduction with his trademark paintings and photographs. In the coming solo exhibition, Kong Yee will present the latest series of his thought-provoking images. Derived from his visits to Europe and Bali, the artist will be showcasing new works produced from 2008 – 2009.

In this new series, Reality in Wonderland, Kong Yee strived to capture the essence of the places he has visited in his artistic productions. The images are the results of permutations derived from tedious experiments. Viewers who have travelled extensively may be treated with familiar sights. Yet, their orientation of the norm may be derailed when reading the art works. The manipulation of images creates new methods of perceiving reality. Kong Yee has bent the rules of nature creating a matrix in his wonderland. His paintings are realistic images injected with fantastical ingredients. Indeed, this is a welcome approach to view the world around us. The process of oscillating from one trajectory to another in the reading of the paintings is highly interesting. Kong Yee’s unique and individualistic style has defied common logic in projecting a transcendental experience. His development and artistic maturity is clearly evident in this presentation of his painterly realm.

In a decade of practice, Kong Yee has developed significantly in aspects of concept and technical competency. He was also actively engaged in various art activities. Since 2000, this prolific artist has exhibited widely in Malaysia and the international arena. In 2007, Kong Yee was part of a two-man show at Wei-Ling Gallery. He participated in a seminar/workshop/exhibition as an invited artist at the Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, Romania in 2004. Kong Yee was also selected for local art residency programs in 2004 and 2002. This talented artist was the recipient of an award from the prestigious Philip Morris Group of Companies ASEAN Art 2000 competition. His works are now in the collection of various organisations locally and abroad.

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VWFA current exhibition

17 JUN - 4 JUL 2009

Valentine Willie Fine Art is pleased to present Cartographical Lure, an exhibition that explores artistic mapping as a subjective visual representation of our lived environment. The initial idea was premised on interest of getting artists to produce their own cartographical interpretation of the region, using the map as a diving board to explore our shared regional history, culture and memory.

This project was later expanded to include more varied responses, away from the exacting empiricism or grand geographical narratives normally associated with maps, to highlight the emotive and imaginary aspects of the cartographical science.

Instead artists are asked to create personal responses to a particular locale, working with different materials - computer generated images, traditional hand-drawn or even other forms of craftsmanship - resulting in a complex body of work that ranges from the biographical to the conceptual, from maps of interventional nature to maps on land use interpretation.

Cartographical Lure is the first in a series of exhibition by VWFA to acknowledge the increasing number of contemporary artists who are using various mediums to explore our cultural geography.

Participating Artists:

Chong Kim Chiew

Tiffany Chung

Gan Siong King

Bea Camacho

Mark Salvatus

Jason Wee

Krisna Murti

Jenifer Wofford

Nadiah Bamadhaj

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