National Art Gallery Showcases Spatial Creative Ceramic Exhibition
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The public is invited to experience the uniqueness of ceramic artworks showcased exclusively at the Spatial Creative – Ceramic Zone (SCCZ) Exhibition, held on Level 1 of the National Art Gallery from Nov 28 until next April 30.
In a statement today, the National Art Gallery said a total of 39 ceramic works — including artistic ceramics, pottery, tableware and sculptures — are on display, highlighting a variety of techniques and creative approaches by participating artists. All works were produced during the SCCZ Residency Programme, conducted from Oct 22 to 30.
According to the National Art Gallery, the SCCZ Residency Programme was designed as an intensive platform offering artists the opportunity to create directly in a professional studio environment, under the guidance of experienced ceramic artists and experts.
“Through hands-on practice and critical dialogue, the artists produced new works while strengthening their understanding of the relationship between form, function and space in ceramic design.
“In addition to enhancing technical skills, the programme expanded networks among artists of different generations and the local ceramic community, opening doors for ongoing collaboration and exchange of ideas,” it said.
According to the statement, the SCCZ Residency Programme was held across three major ceramic production locations — BK Art Studio in Kuala Kangsar, Perak; Ilham Ceramic Studio in Langkawi, Kedah; and Sari Chempaka Art Village in Karak, Pahang — through strategic collaboration between the National Art Gallery and local ceramic studios.
“It brought together 10 visual artists from diverse backgrounds to explore the potential of contemporary ceramic art in Malaysia — Amy Nazira, Sabri Idrus, Saiful Razman, S. Amin Shahab, Bone Alfie, Shafiq Nordin, Amer01, Khairul Izzuddin, Kenji Chai and Tan Kai Sheuan,” it said.
The National Art Gallery hopes the initiative will serve as a catalyst for the growth of Malaysia’s ceramic art ecosystem, elevating the field as an important component of the nation’s contemporary art landscape.
As a supporting exhibition to the SCCZ Residency Programme, the Asal Tanah Exhibition at Gallery 2B here is also open to the public from today until next April 30, featuring about 83 works by guest artists and from the National Art Gallery Collection.
Further information is available via the National Art Gallery’s official social media channels or www.artgallery.gov.my.
-- BERNAMA