To be officiated by YBhg. Tan Sri Samsudin Osman Patron of MWS
Opening Reception: 15th March 2009, Sun 10.30am
NN Gallery is proud to welcome back the Malaysian Watercolour Society’s (MWS) Annual 2009 Exhibition from 8th – 31st March. This year’s exhibition promises to be better and more exciting, with existing favourites and newcomers taking part in the exhibition.
Malaysian Watercolour Society is one of the most active art groups in Malaysia. The inclusion of additional members since last year has guaranteed 38 participating MWS members and seventy six number of artworks in this year’s show. The participating MWS artists are set to showcase their latest works ranging from portraiture, scenic landscapes and images depicting everyday life, market scenes and fishing villages, flora and fauna as well as some stylized abstract works and more experimental use of the medium.
The MWS members are some of the most accomplished watercolourists in the country, with illustrious members who have long dedicated their art to champion the medium. The list of participating artists include Abdul Ghani Othman, Aminah Abdul Rahman, Cheah Yew Saik, Chia Seng Chai, Chin Kon Yit, Choh Kok Kheong, Cheung Pooi Yip, Chow Chin Chuan, Jansen Chow, Chua Cheng Koon, Faizal Hj Zainal, Khoo Cheang Jin, Khoo Choo Kian, Kho Choon Lee, Khor Seow Hooi, King Ban Hui, Lee Eng Beng, Shireen Lee, Lee Weng Fatt, Leong Yim Kuan, Loo Hooi Nam, Hj Mansor Ghazalli, Md Nor Bidin, Mokhtar Ishak, Ooi Aik Ceong, Santonie Parson, Tan Gaik Hoon, Tan Sik Yaw, Tan Sri Samsudin Osman, Tang Mun Kian, Tan Suz Chiang, Tean Wei Gin, Dato Tengku Alaudiin Tengku Abd. Majid, Dr. Wong Seng-Tong, Yeo Eng Peng, Yong Look Lam and Zuzila Zain.
Watercolours as a medium are reminiscent of a bygone era, they express a romantic and nostalgic imagery of people and places. Its traditions in Malaysia dates back to pre-independence and even goes back as early as the nineteenth century. The art of watercolour bears a significant history in Malaysian artistic practices.
Works by established and up-coming artists will hang next to each other, showing the differences in styles, of colour palettes and textures and interpretations of their favoured subjects matter, all adding to the richness of this talented group. The exhibition will also document works from their recent painting trips around Malaysia.
In creating greater awareness and a love for the medium, the society has actively and passionately been promoting an appreciation of this medium through means of publications, field trips, painting excursions and exhibitions. This has rekindled interest in the public, and with younger members joining in the MWS giving new idioms and expression to traditions of watercolours, the future of the Malaysian Watercolour Society promises to be long-lasting and exciting.
