LURKING 色影展: Caecar Chong Retrospective (Aug 2010)

5-15 August 2010

"This exhibition celebrates the work of the late Caecar Chong, photographer, designer and principal dancer with Nyoba Kan (Buto Dance Company).

Curated by Chong’s close friend and Nyoba Kan director, Lee Swee Keong, this exhibition showcases Caecar’s unique and keen eye with the camera."

Please visit our Squeak Art Asia Facebook Album for more photos, but here are some to whet the appetite.

*Note from Squeak Art Asia: 

It was abit of a challenge photographing this exhibition as most of Caecar's photographs are framed in glass and reflection was a big problem.

Nevetheless, I was really taken aback by some of his works and hope one day I would be able to take such photographs too.

And now, for those who missed the exhibition - I would humbly like to share most of his works from the exhibition here with you.

May you rest in peace Caecar.

Full album link: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=17153&id=117673671604031

Riyad Al-Ilm (Garden of Knowledge) (Aug 2010)

9th - 16th August 2010

Galeri Chandan co-hosted Riyad Al-Ilm (Garden of Knowledge) Art Charity Fundraiser Show, the purpose of which is to raise money to build libraries for the orphanages and underprivileged children.

A total of 50 artists come together to support the cause. The artworks to be displayed ranges from paintings to collages to sculptures, and are all unique and original pieces of work.

Each artist donated a portion or a net profit of their sales during the show to the Islamic Relief as the organiser of this fundraiser. 

Please click on link for full album photos: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=17547&id=117673671604031

Here are some sneak previews:

Artist: Izzah Shazwina Halmi
Title: Beauty of Freedom (2010)
Medium: Mixed Media on Board

 Artist: Fariee Ghani
Title: Beach Walker(2010)
Medium: Oil on Canvas

Artist: Adi Putra
Title: Nasi Lemak Mak Jah
Medium: Acrulic on Canvas (2010)

Artist: Anniketyini Madian
Title: Red Series #9 (2010)
Medium: Wood & Metal 

Cheesecake: "relakkkk ah..."

Artist: Umi Baizurah Mahir
Title: Transporter (2009-2010)
Medium: Ceramic (Porcelain), Wire Cable, Hook, Connector, Wheel Metal Plate (Glower) and Copper 

Cheesecake: "whoah i'm jason statham on 2-wheeled audi..." 

Artist: Mona KV
Title: Poison Feed (2010)
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

 Artist: Meor Saifullah Lulaed
Title: Please Vote Me! (Mr. Rooster Si Cakar Ayam) (2010)
Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas

Artist: Azaikmal Ahmad Rashid
Title: Future (2010)
Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas

Please visit our Facebook Photo Album for more!

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Artist: Azaikmal Ahmad Rashid Title: Future (2010) Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas

Birthmark : Chronicles

Squeak Art Asia supporting an old friend in his debut group exhibition! Good stuff.

Birthmark : Chronicles is a collection of inspiration, parables and experiments visualised in a variety of styles and flavour on canvas. Each artist, struggles in his or her own way to express their observations of life, love and their emotional state-of-mind whilst adding their own artistic twists to their discovery.

Birthmark is a group of artists actively engaged, or pursuing a career, in art for over 10 years. This exhibition is the first collaborative showcase for Chee Way, Mikie Yap, Clifford Narcis & Gary Read.  

Larger sized photos here. 

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Clifford Narcis, posed here next to his debut artwork. Congratulations, old friend.
Title: Envy & Pride (mixed media)

Cheesecake has a friend this trip. Baby Bea!
Artist: Clifford Narcis
Title: Trifekta (mixed media)

Artist: Clifford Narcis
Title left: Unforgiven (mixed media)
Title right: Forgiven (mixed media)

Mikie Yap & her artwork from the series 'I See You, See Me'.

Who doesn't have them? Even babies do.
Artist: Gary Read
Title: Secrets (acrylic on canvas)

Cheesecake, up on the wall.
Artist: Mikie Yap
Title: Up In The Clouds (mixed media)

Artist: Mikie Yap
Title: I Dream A Little Dream (mixed media)

Add capArtist: Mikie Yap
Title: Undisturbed (mixed mediation

Baby Bea's first art exhibition. She is loving the experience.
Artist: Gary Read
Title: Hope (acrylic on canvas)

Artist: Gary Read
Title: Bitter Memories (acrylic on canvas)

Artist: Gary Read
Title: Seeing Jealousy (acrylic on canvas)

Timbul - A Get Together Exhibition

'TIMBUL'-menyatukan kembali 10 artis bekas graduan seni dari UiTM (Graduan FSSR Mei 2006) yang berbeza pemahaman, media, kerjaya dan seninya di dalam sebuah pameran bersama. Artis-artis yang mengambil bahagian adalah terdiri daripada: Abdul Latif Padzali, Baktiar Naim Jaaffar, Mohd Bakir Baharom, Mohd Fazli Othman, Muh. Sarip Abdul Rahman, Mohd Radzi Ismail, Mohd Rizal Salleh, Mursyidah Zainal Abidin, Rozana Musa dan Salmah Ali." - excerpt from Timbul's official forenote by Baktiar Naim Jaaffa

Here are photo snippets of the exhibition organized by Pelita Hati. More photos at our Squeak Art Asia Facebook Timbul Album.


Artist: Mursyidah Zainal Abidin
Title: My Naked Thought (24pcs) (mixed media)


Artist: Rozana Musa.
Title: I am Sweet, Eat Me & Tomorrow You Will Be Great! (glazed procelain)


"Cheesecake, stop licking the icing!!!"
Artist: Rozana Musa.
Title: I am Sweet, Eat Me & Tomorrow You Will Be Great! (glazed porcelain)


Artist: Rozana Musa.
Title: I am Sweet, Eat Me & Tomorrow You Will Be Great! (glazed porcelain)


"Urgh, can't...lift...it..."
Artist: Salmah Ali
Title: Testa Risa I (glass & metal)


"Eh, how come....? My hero must not die!!!"
Artist: Muhd Sarip Abd Rahman
Title: King Romeo Must Die (pen on paper)


Artist: Bakhtiar Naim Jaafar
Title: Self Portrait I (mixed media)


Santap artwork di tepi tangga best juga.
Artist: Mursyidah Zainal Abidin
Title: My Brainstorming (6cps) (mixed media)


"Yee-haaaaa!"
Artist: Mohd Radzi Ismail
Title: New Species : 'Anak-anak Ikan' (clay & wood)


Artist: Mohd Radzi Ismail
Title: New Species : 'Anak-anak Ikan' (clay & wood)


Cheesecake sitting in the corner. Takut magic wand.
Artist: Abdul Latiff Ahmad Padzali
Title: Tumpang (wood, stainless steel, coated wire & ready made object)


Artist: Mohd Fazli Bin Othman
Title: Kiraan 1 hingga 10 & Seterusnya (10pcs) (oil paint, bitumen & paint)


I love this. The shadow effect is amazing. It's dancing. Beautiful.
Artist: Adbul Latiff Ahmad Padzali
Title: Mimesis (Growing) (looping pins & nylon fishing lines)


Can you see & hear the story it's telling you! Imagine. Listen to the shadows.
Artist: Adbul Latiff Ahmad Padzali
Title: Mimesis (Growing) (looping pins & nylon fishing lines)


Jellyfish meets DNA strands. Love it.
Artist: Adbul Latiff Ahmad Padzali
Title: Mimesis (Growing) (looping pins & nylon fishing lines)


"Seed? Laparnya nampak macam buah apple custard...."
Artist: Mohd Rizal Salleh
Title: Seed (5pcs) (ceramics)


Artist: Salmah Ali
Title: Qadim (glass & metal)


Cheesecake: "Tanduk belakang saya."
[...don't be rude Cheesecake. come down NOW.]
Artist: Mohd Fazli Bin Othman
Title: Tanduk Wak Supar (coal & image transfer on paper)


"I'm scared. Don't burn my eyes like Slumdog Millionaire begger boy-singer."
Artist: Mohd Bakir Baharom
Title: Study Kesan Jelaga (jelaga & acrylic) /Study Lebai Maghrib (mixed media)


Artist: Salmah Ali

Title: One Red & Two White (glass & acrylic)

YTL Eco-Heaven Bazaar (June 2010)

YTL kicked-start Climate Change Week 2010, in the heart of KL City, transforming Lot 10 Shopping Centre into an “Eco Heaven” with a showcase of creative reinventions of various used and recycle materials. Setting an example for its theme “Sustainable Living in the City”, Climate Change Week 2010 seeks to inspire Malaysians via a series of exciting and thought-provoking eco activities that will be held from June 19-27 in Lot 10 Shopping Centre, to show Malaysians how easy it is to go green.


Arrived at TYL's Eco-Heaven Bazaar. These two very lovely girls helped us take a picture with Cheesecake on stage with the recycled backdrop. Love it.

Squeak Art Asia supports reducing usage of plastic bags.

Cheesecake befriends Billy The Plastic Bag.

"I can't breathe. This how turtles drown in polluted waters. Do not throw plastic items irresponsibly! Please."

R2D2?

Epok Epok's recycled cakeboard is cool. Looks like Cheesecake found some distant cousins. Thumbs up to Shahril.

Melsom recycles rice husks into daily household items. Ingenius!

Dura has some pretty funky illustrations. We love it!

Fashionable kitties.

Dura will be selling more of the horoscope range at KLurbanscapes 2010.

Salaam Wanita believes that empowering women with micro-business skills can go a long way to transform any woman into a confident and economically empowered innovator.

Cheesecake taking a photo with his new friend, Penny of Closet Crafty.

Cheesecake: Hi Tree.
Tree: You're on my chair.
Cheesecake: -_-

"Can I buy these please? It's just MY size. Look! Perfect."
From Closet Crafty.

Very lovely cube art made from recycled maple wood. All designed by Penny. But they are not for sale....aww.

The event was also in conjunction with the launching of National Geographic's store in Lot 10.

Ada orang sudah cepat-cepat attached himself to the Nat Geo backpack nak explore the world.

I love Nat Geo!

Out of topic but Jackie Chan has a cafe in Lot 10. (???) One Kung Fu latte please.