We are only two months away from the end of 2018. Crazy, isn’t it? Before you know it it’ll be Christmas and New Year’s of 2019. We hope this year so far has been kind to you, and that you have learned a lot. With the annual Art Expo coming up, October looks to be another busy month for art enthusiasts in KL. From Chinese meticulous ink paintings of birds and flowers to unique aluminium sculptures and video animations, here are six art exhibitions in KL happening in October 2018.
Missing, Wei-Ling Contemporary
Indonesian artist Dadang Christanto is renowned for his ability to portray and sensitively evoke reflections on universal human suffering and communal grief. His artworks repeatedly include references to the year 1965, which was when the Suharto-backed anti-communist purge happened in Indonesia. The artist himself experienced it through the horrifying event of his father being dragged away by soldiers, never to be seen again. His artworks portray a sincerity and rawness of emotion that stems from his personal narrative.
Dates: 6 September – 4 November 2018
Hours: 11am – 7pm on Tuesdays to Sundays
Address: Wei-Ling Contemporary, RT01 Sixth Floor, The Gardens Mall, 59200, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Website: weiling-gallery.com
The Secret Garden Art Exhibition, Galeri Prima
Head over to Galeri Prima for a taste of self-taught artist Marisa R Ng’s works. The Secret Garden Art Exhibition is a representation of her personal fantasy garden coming to life. “As a child, I was enthralled by the story, ‘The Secret Garden’ by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Today, I am a grown woman on a journey to discover my own ‘secret garden’, the one that is embedded deep within my heart,” says the artist. There will be more than 55 artworks on display, including some from her previous series so visitors can better understand her style and development.
Dates: 26 September – 4 October 2018
Hours: 10am – 6pm on Mondays to Fridays, closed on weekends
Address: Galeri Prima, 31, Jalan Riong, Balai Berita Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Website: www.facebook.com/galeri.prima
Sejahtera Art Exhibition 2018, Yayasan Sejahtera
This is the first ever Sejahtera Art Exhibition organised by Yayasan Sejahtera. Yayasan Sejahtera is an NGO that has been around since 2009. They focus on poverty alleviation and community development among the targeted B40 (bottom 40 percent households) communities in Malaysia. The Sejahtera Art Exhibition runs with the theme, “Sejahtera Malaysia”, with creations by four renowned local artists – Azhar Arshad, Fauziah Yahaya, Elly Nor Suria, and Ibnoo Jalil. The artworks are for sale, with proceeds going to Yayasan Sejahtera to support their efforts.
Dates: 1 – 31 October 2018
Hours: 10am – 10pm
Address: Quill City Mall, 1018, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Bandar Wawasan, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Website: www.facebook.com/YayasanSejahteraMY/
In Awe of Things, Richard Koh Fine Art at Art Expo Malaysia 2018
Artist Zelin Seah will have a solo presentation under Richard Koh Fine Art at Art Expo Malaysia 2018. This will be the artist’s fifth solo presentation and his first with the gallery. The artworks on display will consist of painted copper and brass panels.
Dates: 11 – 14 October 2018
Hours: 11am – 8pm daily
Address: Art Expo Malaysia 2018, Booth M9, MATRADE Exhibition and Convention Centre, 50480, Kuala Lumpur
Website: rkfineart.com