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Penang, the
Pearl of the Orient often brings back memories of bygone days
of traveling on rickshaws, picnics by the river and waterfalls,
idyllic beaches and memorable sunsets at Batu Ferringhi, the wide
display of local delicacies at Gurney Drive, the dramatic splendor
of the Chingay Procession and the funicular railway up Penang Hill
for a full view of the island.
The history of
Penang art has evolved with the decades, with early influences
from China in the late nineteenth century which was manifested in
the classical technique of brush painting and the innovative
introduction of Batik painting as a form of art. The legacy of traditional
art continues and is still alive till today. This exhibition
of 12 Penang Artists brings about a combination of the old world
and the new world that maintains a kind of sensibility that is
still in tune with the charm of Penang.
The expression of
these twelve artists is great indication of the thriving art scene
in Penang. The artists each have their own styles expressing their
direct experiences as well as taking heed of the changing times;
and the growing influences of the modem world. Originality and
sentimental values are indeed the standard that these artists have
dedicated themselves to conserve the unique appeal Penang has
always assumed.
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It is with great pleasure that NN
Gallery presents for the first time a group exhibition of twelve
Penang artists. Their styles are as the island itself - ranging
from oils, watercolours and sculptures depicting rural as well as
urban life, of traditional and modern forms in a myriad of the
artistic expressions today. The exhibition will give the finest
view of the diverse contemporary art and culture in Penang.
The Artists:
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