EXHIBITIONS FROM 2022

Looking for Meaningful Connection" is a solo exhibition by Queen Lee, a Penang-born visual artist. This introspective showcase includes meditative watercolor paintings featuring fish or birds in various shoaling formations, embroidery pieces inspired by her upbringing in 1980s Tanjung Bungah, Penang, recollections of her late father, a collaborative project with her two sisters, and acrylic paintings depicting her recent unsuccessful online dating experiences. Alongside the artwork, she will introduce a new line of merchandise for purchase, including tote bags, t-shirts, face masks, pencil cases, and more.

Valley Deep Into You is a collection of text - based artwork focusing on the many intricacies of connection and emotion. The notion of art and the versatility of language are featured through mediums of sculpture, painting, and photography.

"Augmented Reality Toys" is a group exhibition that introduces a novel medium for showcasing toys through Augmented Reality, powered by Perk Reality. The exhibition features the works of local toy artists and designers, including Drawdelow, Kamaboko, Kebab Toys (Kangblabla.), Michael Chuah Design, and Urban Creatures. This event is made possible with the support of the Penang Art District.

The fascination with the number seven is explored in the exhibition TU7OH, featuring seven diverse Penang artists. Each artist presents seven unique artworks, showcasing a broad spectrum of artistic styles and interpretations. With contributors like Aboud Fares, bibichun, ERYN, Esther Geh, Mandy Maung, Maizul Affendy, and White Bones, the exhibition weaves individual pieces into a narrative that delves into our past, present, and future. It also celebrates the seven fundamental elements of art: line, color, value, shape, form, space, and texture, challenging viewers to reexamine the significance of numerical patterns and elements in our world.

"sem/bunyi," an interactive exhibition by Borneo Bengkel, is on display at Hin Bus Depot from November 23 to 27, 2022, during the George Town Literary Festival. This exhibition, using the Malay words "sembunyi" (to hide) and "bunyi" (sound), features works from Borneo Bengkel's 2021 projects Soundbank and Lingua Franca, expressed through poetry and audiovisual installations. Collaborators from Borneo and the United Kingdom have contributed written and audiovisual pieces, sharing stories often overlooked in national narratives. The exhibition concludes with a spoken word and cultural performance on November 27, 2022, offering visitors a chance to explore audiovisual documentation related to identity, indigenous languages, folk music, and found sound. Earphones are recommended for a richer experience.

"Dorm Room Self Portrait" is a series of graphite drawings that I began in 2020, born out of a challenging period during quarantine. In the midst of daily life's chaos and clutter, I observed the subtle details that accumulated in my dorm room, representing my daily habits and state of mind. Without changing a thing, I photographed my room from various angles and transformed these images into drawings. The series expanded to encompass ordinary moments and experiences, from bus stop views to beach visits, partner memories, and encounters with nature. These drawings serve as fragments of myself, not in appearance but in how I live and what I value, capturing the essence of growth and self-discovery as a college student in an unfamiliar place. "Dorm Room Self Portrait" is a reflection of homesickness, nostalgia, and eagerness as I navigate adulthood, offering a glimpse into my evolving self through the lens of my surroundings.