SOUTHEAST ASIA WATERCOLOUR EXHIBITION (PACA)

PAMERAN CAT AIR ASIA TENGGARA (PACA)

 

Southeast Asia Watercolour Exhibition is organised by the National Art Gallery of Malaysia (NAG) under the theme 'Homeland' that brings together works by watercolour artists around this region. It is originally planned as part of the programmes before the launching of Kuala Lumpur Biennale 2020. However, due to pandemic COVID-19, Malaysia government implements months-long Movement Control Order (MCO), commencing March 2020, restrict activities of all kinds including the organizing of art exhibitions and events. 

 

As everything was ready for opening that supposed to be held in April 2020, NAG decided that works received from artists should be exhibited once the COVID-19 situation is under control. According to Director-General NAG, Mr. Amerrudin Ahmad,  in his foreword of PACA Exhibition publication, the postpone and 're-launching' of this exhibition symbolise the spirit that flows like water in the lakes of Tonle Sap and Danau and the rivers of Mekong, Chao Phraya, Ieeawaddy, Salween, Musi, Rajang, Bujang and Kinabatangan which give birth to important civilisation and artistic movement of this region. 

 

With determination, efforts and blessings, NAG managed to relocate the exhibition venue and solved the related logistic problems to make the exhibition held successfully at National Art Gallery in Langkawi Island of Malaysia. Exhibition in digital format and virtual setting also be made available for public viewing amid the Stay-at-home order or lock-down during COVID-19 pandemic. 

 

 Click here for virtual gallery on exhibition

  

* List of participating artists

Curated by Mr. Syahrul Niza of NAG,  the selected works portray numerous images of unique places, people and cultures across Southeast Asia.  Among the best watercolourists who take part are Direck Kingnok and Namchai Saensupha from Thailand, Myint Naing, Arkar Myo and Min Wae Aung from Myanmar, Ong Kim Seng and Ng Woon Lam from Singapore, Galuh Taji Malela, Guruh Ramdani and I Nyoman Wijaya from Indonesia, Jalaini Abu Hassan, Rafiee Ghani, Calvin Chuah and Maamor Jantan from Malaysia (just to name a few). 

The Southeast Asia Watercolour exhibition highlights not only the artists' different techniques, styles and experiences, but also offers an insight into the relationship between human beings and natural world. 

 

 

 

Three guest writers have contributed their writings in the Southeast Asia Watercolour Exhibition (PACA) publication. Writer Mr. Ooi Kok Chuen's article entitled Tradition and Transformations in Asean Societies, Through the Prism of Watercolour.  President of Malaysian Watercolour Society (MWS), Mr. Calvin Chua, focuses on Speaking the common Language of Art. Meanwhile, artist Abey Zoul talks about the Development of Plein Air Painting Among Young Generation.  

  

• Welcome speech by Director-General of National Art Gallery Malaysia, YBrs. Mr. Amerrudin Ahmad, during opening

 

 

• Launching speech by Minister of Tourism, Arts And Culture Malaysia, YB Dato' Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri 

 

• Opening ceremony on 30 October 2020 at National Art Gallery Malaysia in Langkawi Island
  

 

• Chairman of The National Visual Art Development Board, YBhg. Datuk Tom Abang Saufi (right) is listening to explanation of artwork by artist Mr. Maamor Jantan (left) during viewing session.
  

• Chairman of Malaysian Watercolour Society, Mr. Calvin Chua (left), explaining to Chairman of The National Visual Art Development Board, YBhg. Datuk Tom Abang Saufi (middle) while accompanied by artist Mr. Rafiee Abdul Gahni (right).

 
 

• Shireen Lee (left) posed with guest writer Mr. Ooi Kok Chuen (right) in front of her artwork, Violet Romance, 56cm x 76cm (middle, top row)