Art that transcends boundaries
A SHOWCASE of local colour integrating the cultures of all races is ample evidence of how art can transcend boundaries and bring people of all races and social backgrounds together.
The Painters Destiny exhibition at the Penang Chinese Town Hall (PCTH), which ends today, sees 25 contemporary local artists of various races unite under a common passion and exhibit their works of various genres to art lovers.
The exhibition is open from 10.30am to 8.30pm.
Speaking at the opening ceremony on Tuesday, PCTH chairman Datuk Lam Wu Chong said that through mutual understanding and appreciation of diverse cultural experiences, closer ties can be forged.
“In Malaysia, different ethnic groups have different ways of life and different ways of painting subjects.
“But nevertheless, in the field of art, there is no distinction of race and religion,” he said.
Lam added that although art was a profession which required much talent, there was little prospect of lucrative returns, with most artists simply living within their means.
He also pointed out that most did not rely on proceeds from their artworks as a primary source of income.
Lam believed there should be better commercialisation of art.
In a technologically advanced era like today, he felt the setting up of an art sales network would be a great tool in publicising and promoting paintings through the Internet.
This would open up the global market demand and provide good prospects for Malaysian artists.
Among the highlights of the four-day exhibition are demonstrations of brush paintings, portrait sketches and sculptures.
Lam said these activities allowed art lovers as well as the public, ample opportunities to observe, study and communicate with the artists, making for an enriching and enlightening art experience.
The 25 participating artists are Ang Swee Hin, Ang Tin Kean, A. Rashid A. Razak, Chong Hip Seng, Cheung Pooi Yip, Cheng Yeow Chye, Chow Chin Chuan, Choh Kok Kheong, Chew Keong Soo, Fong Kim Sing, Jennifer Loo Moh See, Kang Ah Sim, Keng Seng Choo, Lee Hoi Har, Lee Shu Nee, Ong Guik Joo, Oh Chow Moy, Shamsul Bahari, Tean Wei Gin, Tham Peng Choon,Woon Hung Heong, Yeap Goay Hwa, Yeoh Seow Ping, Yong Look Lam and Ong Wah Pheng.
-News courtesy of The Star-
Saturday, 1 January 2011
Thursday, 30 December 2010
Airline stops Penang-Chennai direct flights
Airline stops direct flights from Penang to Chennai
AIRASIA has stopped direct flights from Penang to Chennai, Malaysia Nanban reported.
Tour operator P. Letchumanan said this had caused great inconvenience to travellers from the northern region who now have to go to Kuala Lumpur to catch a direct flight to Chennai.
“Northern region travellers would now incur more expenses and time will be wasted,’’ he said, adding that travellers would opt for other airlines.
-News courtesy of The Star-
AIRASIA has stopped direct flights from Penang to Chennai, Malaysia Nanban reported.
Tour operator P. Letchumanan said this had caused great inconvenience to travellers from the northern region who now have to go to Kuala Lumpur to catch a direct flight to Chennai.
“Northern region travellers would now incur more expenses and time will be wasted,’’ he said, adding that travellers would opt for other airlines.
-News courtesy of The Star-
Monday, 27 December 2010
Catch HK band Beyond at countdown
Catch HK band Beyond at countdown
REVELLERS ushering in the new year can look forward to an explosive, fun-filled night of entertainment and activities at Queensbay Mall’s New Year Eve Countdown Concert 2011 on Dec 31.
Families and friends alike may embrace the taste of energetic lavishness under moonlit night skies as the concert is set to feature headline acts such as Hong Kong’s Beyond and leading local artistes.
To be held at the mall’s outdoor car park area, the party kicks off at 8pm with DVJ G-mix psyching up the crowd with live music visuals, followed by young rapper Caprice showcasing his multilingual talents an hour later.
At 10pm, it’s the turn of Penang group Shift Machines to belt out pop-rock numbers.
Around 11pm, the night’s highlight sees Beyond, with Yip Sai Wing included, taking centre stage.
The legendary band will perform a repertoire of their greatest hits past and present until midnight, whereby the skies will light up with a brilliant pyrotechnics display.
Entrance to the concert’s Public Zone is free to everyone, while the Fan Zone and VIP Zone are by invitation only.
In conjunction with the countdown concert, there will be an Autoshow Contest during the day from 11am to 7pm. Auto junkies are set to be enthralled with the showcase of massively tuned and modified cars in the contest supported by Mean Machines.
There will also be a Meet & Greet session with all the artistes of the concert at the mall’s main atrium between 5.30pm and 6pm. It will be a golden opportunity for die-hard fans to snap photos and get up close and personal with their favourite stars.
The mall expects a crowd of around 15,000 for the countdown, as well as a further 10,000 for the autoshow during the day.
The Queensbay Mall New Year Eve Countdown Concert 2011 and Autoshow Contest is jointly organised by Queensbay Mall, Crest Communications and officially sponsored by DiGi, Ubermen, Nano White, Edwin, Mazda, JVC, Nesh, OSIM, Sticks Fire Bistro, Hotel Equatorial and Pro Tuners Magazine.
It is also endorsed by the Penang State Tourism office.
-News courtesy of The Star-
REVELLERS ushering in the new year can look forward to an explosive, fun-filled night of entertainment and activities at Queensbay Mall’s New Year Eve Countdown Concert 2011 on Dec 31.
Families and friends alike may embrace the taste of energetic lavishness under moonlit night skies as the concert is set to feature headline acts such as Hong Kong’s Beyond and leading local artistes.
To be held at the mall’s outdoor car park area, the party kicks off at 8pm with DVJ G-mix psyching up the crowd with live music visuals, followed by young rapper Caprice showcasing his multilingual talents an hour later.
At 10pm, it’s the turn of Penang group Shift Machines to belt out pop-rock numbers.
Around 11pm, the night’s highlight sees Beyond, with Yip Sai Wing included, taking centre stage.
The legendary band will perform a repertoire of their greatest hits past and present until midnight, whereby the skies will light up with a brilliant pyrotechnics display.
Entrance to the concert’s Public Zone is free to everyone, while the Fan Zone and VIP Zone are by invitation only.
In conjunction with the countdown concert, there will be an Autoshow Contest during the day from 11am to 7pm. Auto junkies are set to be enthralled with the showcase of massively tuned and modified cars in the contest supported by Mean Machines.
There will also be a Meet & Greet session with all the artistes of the concert at the mall’s main atrium between 5.30pm and 6pm. It will be a golden opportunity for die-hard fans to snap photos and get up close and personal with their favourite stars.
The mall expects a crowd of around 15,000 for the countdown, as well as a further 10,000 for the autoshow during the day.
The Queensbay Mall New Year Eve Countdown Concert 2011 and Autoshow Contest is jointly organised by Queensbay Mall, Crest Communications and officially sponsored by DiGi, Ubermen, Nano White, Edwin, Mazda, JVC, Nesh, OSIM, Sticks Fire Bistro, Hotel Equatorial and Pro Tuners Magazine.
It is also endorsed by the Penang State Tourism office.
-News courtesy of The Star-
Saturday, 25 December 2010
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Friday, 24 December 2010
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