HOLI by Sharini Yogi brings out the artist’s subconscious through abstraction
By CHIN JIAN WEI Colour dances on the canvas of Sharini Yogi’s paintings. Splashes, strands, swirls of paint, all reflect the tumultuous emotions of the …
Azalia Suhaimi uses art and language to spread positivity with mothers everywhere
By NABILA AZLAN Different art disciplines equate to different challenges. But when you’re a mom, channelling artistic zeal probably entails a whole bunch of other …
Channelling light into Batu Pahat with ‘Alir Cahaya’
By CHIN JIAN WEI At a roofed area on Jalan Abu Bakar, Batu Pahat in Johor, a light-themed art installation, Alir Cahaya, has been on …
A treasure trove of Nusantara tales
By JAYSON HO KHIN WY for Lensa Seni A crafty mouse deer tricks his way across a river by hopping over the heads of hungry …
Follow Khadijah Mirzan and ILHAM Gallery in their quest for better art education
By ELIZABETH LOW for Lensa Seni The art ecosystem comprises many roles, many of which don’t draw the same public attention and recognition as artists …
The story behind Bihzhu’s new music video ‘Chendering’, written by Jimmy Boyle
By CHIN JIAN WEI Chendering is a song that was written by Boyle in 1943, nearly 80 years ago, but its timeless lyrics and gentle …
Fizah Rahim extols the virtues of being in an NFT community
By DANIAL FUAD Venturing into unknown territories is always scary, but it would be less so if you have a guiding hand to follow. The …
Lina Tan continues to champion the cause for creative women
Lina Tan shares her fight and challenges of more than 20 years in conveying a message of women empowerment
Malaysia’s natural wonders via Ammi Leong’s picture books
By NABILA AZLAN Picture book artist and art educator, Leong Yoke Mee aka Ammi Leong celebrates her 50th year (and her 17th as an artist) …
Bajau Laut traditional weaving featured alongside contemporary artworks at ATP10
Story and photos by YUSRA ZULKIFLI for Lensa Seni The tepo, a pandanus woven mat by the Bajau Laut, is currently being featured at the …