CORE contemporary art

The history of drawing is said to have begun some 30,000 years ago, where symbols and naïve figurative representations are found etched onto walls of dark caves.  From the hieroglyphs of ancient Egyptian tombs to the walls of Cambodia’s Angkor Wat ruins to vast Catholic churches of Europe, design patterns and artistic elements adorn the walls, ceilings and pillars in repeated fashion infinitely.

In our home ground, the presence of repetition is apparent in our batik merchandises, places of worships and even in our favourite kuih delicacies.  Similarly in the world of arts, repetition in art runs invariably through the centuries till the contemporary era of today.  Echoes of Possibilities brings eleven emerging artists together to consider the infinite possibilities of repetition in today’s contemporary era, of what it may offer and inspire for their art.

Replicating Malaysian coins, young artist Firdaus Nordin speaks to the socioeconomic position of Malaysia today through his aluminium plates.  Female artist Nor Tijan Firdaus offers a new take to batik designs through the rigid geometric shapes of electronic waste.

Vague yet tantalizing, artist Ho Mei Kei shares her childhood memories creatively through her blackboard-inspired canvas while award-winning artist Hug Yin Wan offers a fresh perspective to his skilful carvings with a play of light and minimalism.