(Clockwise from top-left: Ivan Lam, Gaiking Face Open Version – Greed; Yau Bee Ling, Emerging Promises – Wisdom; Chin Kong Yee, Batu Caves – Faith)
Back once again for the fourth time, the annual 18@8 exhibition started as a showcase of 18 Malaysian contemporary artists at No.8, Jalan Scott – known to many as the building that houses Wei-Ling Gallery. The inaugural 18@8 marked the opening of the gallery and showcased the type of artists and art that the gallery sought to promote.
Previously, the 18 artists were tasked with producing one new artwork of their choice for the show. This time around, the rules have changed quite a bit, as only nine artists were chosen and they all have been given themes that revolve around ‘Vice & Virtue’. Two of nine positive and negative attributes, that included qualities such lust, gluttony, justice and charity, were randomly allocated to the artists to work with.
The result is an incredible diverse series of artworks that would not have seen the light of day if it were not for the innovative mechanics. Be sure to check it out, as chances to see so many works by leading contemporary Malaysian artists under one roof are few and far between.
The nine participating artists are: Ivan Lam; Zulkifli Yusoff; Anurendra Jegadeva; Choy Chun Wei; Yau Bee Ling; Umibaizurah Mahir; Ahmad Shukri Mohamed; Izan Tahir and Chin Kong yee.
18@8 ‘Vice & Virtue’ will run from October 13th – November 13th, 2008, at Wei-Ling Gallery, No. 8, Jalan Scott, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur; T +603 2260 1106/7.
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