Pertumpuan: Senusa Sejiwa (celebrating natural beauty in the land of the hornbills)
Where: Sarawak Art Museum, Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Kuching
When: Until Sept 2, 9am-4.45pm (Mon-Fri) 10am-4pm (Sat, Sun, public holidays)
Contact: 082-244 232
Free Admission
CONTEMPORARY showcase of 30 selected artworks from the Petronas Art Collection, including several by Sarawakian masters. Features the interpretation of diverse scenes through the eyes, brushstrokes and artistic creations of local contemporary artists.
To coincide with the exhibition, a series of seminars, lectures and workshops have been designed by Galeri Petronas and University Malaysia Sarawak to promote and further invigorate the intellectual discourse in visual art comprehension and appreciation.
Anuar Rashid — Mihraj
Where: Balai Seni Visual Negara, 2 Jalan Temerloh, Off Jalan Tun Razak, KL.
When: Until Aug 10. 10am-5pm
Contact: 03-4026 7000
Free Admission
ANUAR Rashid’s solo exhibition after a journey around the world and extending his artistic juices. His dream-like oil paintings have enchanted Malaysians for over three decades.
Brian Robinson — Zenadh Kes: Art is Life
Where: Shalini Ganendra Fine Art, 8 Lorong 16/7B, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
When: Until Sept 1, 11am-7pm, Tues-Sat
Contact: 03-7932 4740
Free Admission
FEATURES finely detailed linocuts and etchings from Brian Robinson, an indigenous Australian who draws much of his inspiration from the imagery of the Torres Straits Islanders, a mythic mix of human, animal and fantastic traditional patterns.
Rajinder Singh — “...the ceiling floats away with a sigh..”
Where: Wei Ling Contemporary, G212 Ground Floor, The Gardens Mall, KL
When: Until Aug 4
Contact: 03-2260 1106 or 03-2282 8323
Free Admission
HAUNTING monochrome images make up Rajinder’s collection. This series of 11 paintings, created using layers of acrylic paint on large pieces of acetate applied using a highly technical process used in car painting, are an exploration of spirituality and knowledge.