Checkpoint X by Alvin Lau & Liew Sze Lin


This 3rd chapter of A-RES, HOM’s residency programme re-energized in 2018 introduces Checkpoint X, an exhibition that records the morphing of artistic languages found within the practices of Alvin Lau and Liew Sze Lin, two emerging Malaysian artists based in Kuala Lumpur. Also, the first of HOM’s residency programme to take on medium beyond painting, Checkpoint X’s narrative is one of expanding beyond familiar territory.

Liew Sze Lin (b.1988) displays a departure from her earthy-hued abstract paintings to embrace new dimension through texture, introducing a new language to her artistic practice. While Alvin Lau (b.1994), known primarily for his photography works, provides the audience with a new lens to his landscape & architecture photographs by manipulating surfaces and seeking new medium for a wider range of pictorial output.

This 6-month residency traces the channels and approaches undertaken by both artists to shape new languages. Checkpoint X speaks of the journey in developing new approaches while providing insight and potential of what’s to come for all on board.

Artwork

Liew Sze Lin, b. 1988
Alright
Acrylic on canvas
121.5 x 121.5 cm
2018
RM 1,500


CS1
Acrylic on canvas
72 x 60 cm
2018
RM 600


CS2
Acrylic on canvas
60 x 50 cm
2018
RM 600


CS3
Acrylic on canvas
60 x 50 cm
2018
RM 600


Turn Off
Acrylic on canvas
99 x 162 cm
2018
RM 2,000


That’s All
Acrylic on canvas
90 x 201 cm
2018
RM 2,000


You Don’t Say
Acrylic on canvas
80 x 60 cm
2018
RM 800


SR135/WPKL/18/AP-S1
Acrylic & pencil on canvas
60 x 79.5 cm
2018
RM 900


SR135/WPKL/18/AP-S2
Acrylic & pencil on canvas
72 x 60.5 cm
2018
RM 900


LS119/WPKL/18/AP-S1
Acrylic and pencil on canvas
91 x 91 cm
2018
RM 1,300


LSL001/WPKL/18/PI
Paper, canvas, rice sack bag, fabric, thread, PVA glue & acrylic on MDF board
122 x 91 cm
2018
RM 2,300


LSL001/WPKL/18/PI
Paper, canvas, rice sack bag, fabric,
thread, PVA glue & acrylic on MDF
board
122 x 91 cm
2018
RM 2,300

CS4
Fabric, mesh, plastic, acrylic & canvas
56 x 45 cm
2018
RM 500


CS5
Paper, fabric, mesh, plastic, acrylic & canvas
55 x 48 cm
2018
RM 500


CS6
Paper, rice sack bag, fabric, mesh, thread & acrylic
60 x 60 cm
2018
RM 500


CS7
Gunny sack, fabric, mesh, thread, texture paste & plastic
50 x 40 cm
2018
RM 500


CS8
Paper, gunny sack, fabric, PVA glue, mesh, thread & acrylic on canvas
30 x 30 cm (each)
2018
RM 2,500


Husband & Wife
Gunny sack, rice sack bag, plastic, fabric, canvas, mesh, thread & acrylic
86 x 64 cm
2018
RM 1,000

Family Portrait #1
Paper, gunny sack, fabric, PVA glue, mesh, thread & acrylic on canvas
142 x 100 cm
2018
RM 2,500


Family Portrait #2
Paper, rice sack bag, fabric, canvas, linen, mesh, thread, texture paste & acrylic
156 x 92 cm
2018
RM 2,500


Family Portrait #3
Gunny sack, fabric, mesh, thread, plastic & acrylic
160 x 106 cm
2018
RM 3,500


Mother & Daughter
Fabric, linen, mesh, thread & acrylic on canvas
122 x 136 cm
2018
RM 3,200


Father & Daughter
Paper, rice sack bag, fabric, mesh, plastic, film, thread & acrylic on canvas
136 x 136 cm
2018
RM 3,500


Family Diaries
Paper, gunny sack, fabric, mesh, salt bag sack, thread & acrylic
126 x 80 cm
2018
RM 2,200


Family Trip
Paper, fabric, mesh, thread, spray paint & acrylic on canvas
137 x 150 cm
2018
RM 3,500


Alvin Lau. b. 1994
Censorship on Reality 
Photo print transfer & industrial paint on canvas
26 x 22 cm & 30 x 25 cm
2019
RM 1,500


Constructs on construct 
Photo print transfer& industrial paint on tile
25 x 20 cm
2019
RM 1,000


Destroy, Destroy
Photo transfer on construction adhesive & varnish on canvas
26 x 22 cm & 30 x 27 cm
2019
RM 1,200


Independence Square : Scale (1) Mirrored Imagery
Image transfer on canvas
84 x 60 cm
2019
RM 1,000


RM3.3o Train Rides
Image transfer on canvas
84 x 60 cm
2019
RM1,000


Ladder is Required For Assembly
Photo collage & image transfer on canvas
120 x 85 cm
2019
RM 1,200


I Only Clean My House on Sundays
Photo collage with transfer paper, construction adhesive, gel varnish & industrial paint on canvas
135 x 100 cm
2019
RM 1,300


I Thought I’ve Seen the Light, But It Was Only Sunlight
Vinyl print on acrylic
120 x 85 cm
2019
RM 2,000


50 Meters From Declaration of Independence
Vinyl print on acrylic
120 x 85 cm
2019
RM 2,000


What Is The Similarity Between Gentrification And An Alien Invasion
Digital print on aluminum sheet
120 x 90 cm
2019
RM 2,000


Wasn’t Much of a Self Reflection
Digital print on aluminum sheet
120 x 90 cm
2019
RM 2,000


Creationist Playground
Image transfer on acrylic sheet
120 x 85 cm
2019
RM 1,500


Glitch Spots
Image transfer on light box
24 x 24 x 24 cm
2019
RM 1,000


Hanging Garden
Image transfer on light box
24 x 24 x 24 cm
2019
RM 1,000

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