ARTIST'S STATEMENT

 

“I like to discover and experiment, not only colours, composition and painting styles but also my vision of life and the extraordinary beauty in the unexpected, the disregarded, and the unconventional.

 

I want to challenge imposed values and norms in my search for freedom through a sense of surrealism in my work. Through the surrealistic approach, I want to highlight the interplay of dynamic colours in shapes and forms, patterns and dimensions set in harmonious and rhythmic atmosphere which have been formed within my conscious logical mind or born out of my subconscious during the painting process.

 

Even though there are recognizable scenes or objects portrayed in my artworks, I don’t paint what I see. I paint the feelings and emotions that have been stirred in me from what I see or have seen.

 

My inspirations are from my encounters, memories and relationships that I have with people, nature and the world. Exploration and self-discovery are part of my art-making. With symbolic patterns, stylized shapes and forms in bright colours, my works speak about the diversity of interpretation that makes viewers ponder.”

 

- Shireen Lee -

 

 

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A New Look At Shireen's Inner World And Her Art In A Different Light.

Firstly, a big congratulations to Shireen for the ‘REDISCOVERY’ Exhibition. It is

Awegallery’s honour to be the venue host for Shireen’s 6th solo exhibition. This year marks her 20th-year journey as a professional artist, making it truly a time to rediscover Shireen’s art.

 

As an experienced gallery owner, I must applaud the number of thoughts in terms of composition, spacing, the painting techniques, and colours found in Shireen’s paintings and creative works. Being an urban and regional planning graduate, I see her paintings are well-planned yet oozing with expressive emotions. Somehow Shireen still managed to keep everything well-balanced, evoking a sense of peace while one enjoys the beauty of the works.

 

Twenty years is a long time. Shireen’s constant exploration and discovery in art makes me really excited to share this series which we have put together for the exhibition. I

love the expressiveness and how paints and colours dance together in her paintings. They are statement piece collectibles, let me tell you that.

Lastly, I welcome you all to come by Awegallery and enjoy a new look at Shireen’s inner world and her art in a different light.

 

Best Wishes,

DORA ONG

Gallery Director

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Pulau Ketam International Art & Culture Festival 2022

 

The 3rd Pulau Ketam International Art and Culture Festival was held from 2nd to 5th September 2022. It was co-organized by The Malaysian Watercolour Society (MWS), Pulau Ketam Art Association and Angkatan Pelukis SeMalaysia. Participating artists did en plein air and workshop on this island of fishing village during the 4 days 3 nights art event. 

 

 

Participating artists registered themselves at Klang port before heading to Ketam Island

Workshop by participating artists in the hall of a school

 

 

Artists in action

 

 

Artists were painting in full concentration

The event was officiated together by Chairman of Pulau Ketam International Art and Culture Festival Tan Sri Lim Kuang Sia, Ahli Dewan Negara Seni & Budaya Yg Berhormat Senator Tuan Jaziri Alkaf Abdillah, President of MWS Mr. Calvin Chua Cheng Koon, President of Angkatan Pelukis SeMalaysia En. Raja Mohd. Nizam B Raja Mohd. Ali, Head of Pulau Ketam Village Mr. Chua Kim Lin and Head of Village Association Mr. Lim Xi Lian.

 

 

Guests officiated the opening ceremony

Luncheon joined by guests and all participating artists in the hall of a school

 

 

 

 

Guests were welcomed by lion dance

Besides as a participating artist, I was assigned as one of the emcees for the opening function of this event. It was great that everything ran smoothly. Task accomplished with two artworks painted using watercolour medium as well. 

 

 

Me, painting in progress...

Yeo EP and Me, emcees of the day

 

Group photography before the event ended on the last day

Let's meet and paint together again one day in future.