Malaysian Art Through The Ages

Iconic work in acrylic - 49 Squares by Tang Tuck Kan

THE National Art Gallery is holding a SusurMasa exhibition featuring art through the ages in Malaysia. This is one of the rare opportunities to look at the history of art as well as get to know the artists and artisans who were pioneers in their own field.



If you are in Kuala Lumpur, check them out. Admission is free and the National Art Gallery has this time done a good job to showcase the works. Even unframed oils have been displayed behind a protective perspex board, thus barring itchy fingers from scratching the surface of these age-old work and defacing them.

I am expecially impressed by the collection of watercolour greats such as AB Ibrahim, Abdullah Ariff, AJ Rahman, and of course, the Father of Malaysian watercolour, Yong Mun Sen. Rare among the lot are those by Chang Fee Ming, Long Tien Shih, Chung Cheng Sun and Tew Nai Tong. You also get to see oils and acrylics, both impressionistic art as well as abstracts.

A rare piece by Long Tien Shih in oil

Watercolours Class Art - Update So Far: We have 6, Can we get another 4?

If you recall, I posted an earlier piece on watercolour class art to be organised by a watercolour artist in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

Like all painting classes, this one will be held outdoor at a venue of the artist's choosing. This will allow for creative expression according to each student's expression and impression.

At the moment, there are already six readers of this blog who have expressed an interest to learn from the artist. I am waiting for four more to hand over the artist's contact numbers to you people to contact.

Note that I am not the person holding the course. I am merely helping the artist to gather this small group. Do not send me any payment. Once the number reaches 10, I will have over your contacts to the artist and you will have to register with him.