4 September 2010 from 10 am to 7 pm
(It’s) About Time The decision to venture into the subject of ‘time’ (masa in Malay) has long been the concept of conflicting interests for Sabri, since time itself is something that could never be more clearly defined. But his interest in creating Masa Series is not to further discuss or define the concept of time, but is more of a reflection of his own struggle with time. “In time of dramatic economic downturn, should I produce artworks, and what are the best practices if I were to continue with my passion in painting new works?” “Time is the best excuse for not being productive” “Why should I spend more time painting when graphic design and publishing works are economically more sustainable for me?” “How many times do I have to rearrange my studio layout?” “Is my time running out for me to complete my formal art education?” “I have to respect deadlines……”
We pay proud tribute and remembrance to this American iconic art figure for his artistic contributions to TAKSU during his last tour leg to SEA in 1997. Rauschenberg was in attendance at Taksu Kuala Lumpur to exhibit his solo show titled “New Works, Rauschenberg 96”.
BOLEH! - a showcase of contemporary Malaysian paintings and sculptures puts together works of prominent and emerging Malaysian artists such as Fauzulyusri, Justin Lim, Umibaizurah, Ramlan Abdullah, Samsudin Wahab, Nizam Abdullah, Nizam Rahmat, Kiew Hang, Khuzairie Ali, Sabri Idrus, and many others. Exhibition is at TAKSU Singapore, 43 Jalan Merah Saga #01-72 Workloft@ChipBee Holland Village Singapore from April 24th to May 9th 2010. Cocktail reception will be on Saturday April 24th 2010, from 1pm - 6pm. RSVP for reception is requested, kindly email to sing@taksu.com, or call (+65) 6476 4788
Meet and greet our artist Sia Joo Hiang to sketch your portrait. Taksu Gallery is offering portrait and figure sketching for collectors & the public during the month of February – March, every Saturday and Sunday. Visitors are encouraged to chat with the artists, view the exhibited work, and pose for a live sketch. Sketches will be done in pen, pencil, color pencils, ink & wash and water colours!
Opening celebration for TAKSU’s new gallery space will feature a group exhibition by fifteen local and international up-and-coming artists, such as: Tony Twigg, Fauzulyusri, Samsudin Wahab, Miguel Chew, Ng Joon Kiat, Sia Joo Hiang, Ann Healey, Umi Baizurah, Ahmad Shukri Mohamed, Ramlan Abdullah. An exciting array of abstract and representational paintings, drawings, and sculptural installations will be up on display in the new gallery, on the street level of our previous space!
Locals Only! brings together prominent and up-and-coming Malaysian artists in one show. Featuring artworks from Amin Osman, Justin Lim, Daud Rahim, Fendy Zakri, Umibaizurah, Nizam Rahmat, Nizam Abdullah, Mohd Faizal Suhif, Samsudin Lappo, Imaya Wong, and many others.
Contemporary Filipino artist Norberto Roldan presents a series of mixed-media works examining the twin concepts of sacredness and profanity. What is sacred? What is profane? Two words which suggest dichotomy, could either be one or the other at the same time. Norberto’s works engages with the deliberate placement of found objects, featuring the peculiar use of medicine cabinets, altar boxes, and framed constructions, to question what we hold sacred in contemporary society.
22 Oct 2009 - 12 Nov 2009 Gallerie TAKSU Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
TAKSU will once again be participating in ARTSingapore - the leading contemporary Asian art fair - showcasing works by top-notch regional and international artists.
The VIB-RA-FON exhibition also marks the international launch of Tony Twigg's 94-page full colour book - Encountering the Object. We are honored to have Ms Penny Williams, Australian High Commissioner, grace the event.
Locals Only! brings together the top talents Singapore has to offer in one show. This group exhibition features artworks from Milenko Prvacki, Ian Woo, Agathe de Bailliencourt, Om Mee Ai, Ng Joon Kiat, Justin Lim, Ann Healey, Miguel Chew, Haslinda A. R., Paul Hume, Jessie Lim, Alvin Chua and more.
Overlooked brings together some of the best contemporary paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures created in the last few years by well established names in the industry and young emerging artists from across the world.
Scratches and Dots is an explosion of a swirling fantasy world of technicolour stills. By popular demand, this solo exhibition by Canadian artist Joe Fleming has finally arrived in Singapore.
TAKSU KL is proud to present FAB 4, a four-man show featuring works by Fauzul Yusri, Wong Chee Meng, Justin Lim and Samsudin Wahab. Each artist is characterised by his own distinctive style and boldness, which undoubtedly lends a hand to the changes in the Malaysian contemporary art scene.
A fascination with space as a medium is evident in works by Australian artist, Tony Twigg. Often referring to his art works that are created with enamel paint on timber as “constructions”, his lattice-like works show his attentiveness to the space that surrounds structure. Tony Twigg will be joining us for the opening of this exhibition.
Scratches and Dots is an explosion of a swirling fantasy world of technicolour stills.
Matthew Carver’s paintings immerse the viewer in an ‘unreal’ spatial vortex. His paint hits the canvas in luminous blips and trails, forming an illusory space rather than that of postcard propaganda or nostalgia. Its reverberation consumes the gallery with the energy of a tornado. Speed - and its counterpart technology - affect not just what we see, but how we see. This is the foundation to Carver’s painting and this new suite of works made for Malaysia - entitled “Sirens and Lights”.
Overlooked brings together some of the best contemporary paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures created in the last few years by well established names in the industry and young emerging artists from across the world.
The central theme for my current works is Nature, and the way people deal with it. Either there is conflict or some kind of harmony or balance. One will find both aspects in my works. The way we relate ourselves to nature provides me excellent opportunities to mirror our human characteristics, as well as to put today’s environmental questions in a personal perspective. -Jan Wisse
TAKSU will once again be participating in ARTSingapore - the leading contemporary Asian art fair - showcasing works by top notch regional and international artists.
Garden City is Joon Kiat's third painting solo exhibition. This exhibition is an extension of the his second solo held at the National Museum of Singapore last year.
Having exhibited in Sydney, New York, Glasgow and Asia, Troy Ruffels is one of Australia’s most exciting emerging artists.
It is my hope, that in some way, this small exhibition may contribute towards the tipping point, that indefinable moment when the human race decides, "we can change this for these children." And that this work may also serve as some reminder, that the forces and interests which tend to isolate the world of so-called "serious" art, from the serious realities of our own day are not always and everywhere invincible; and that among the most exacting of those realities is our responsibilities towards the past and our obligations towards the future.
-Paul Hume, March 2008
