HOM Art Trans: Checkpoint X by Alvin Lau & Liew Sze Lin

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

Opening

Adopted Residency (A-RES) is a six-month residency programme designed for young and emerging local artists to start creating their name and building their own career in the local art scene.

The programme emphasizes on committed studio practice that serves as guidance in art direction and technique for the resident artists, fully supervised by HOM Art Trans and guest artists. They will also be exposed to the reality of being a full time artists.

Towards the end of the programme, all the artworks that are produced during the residency will be exhibited for public viewing.

Southeast Asia Art Group Exchanged Residency (SAGER) is a regional residency programme organized by HOM Art Trans (Malaysia), SageJogja (Indonesia) and Projectspace Pilipinas (Philippines).

The exchanged residency takes in artists with at least five years of experience and SAGER enables Malaysian, Indonesian, and Filipino artists to foster and strengthen regional ties, as well as to network and establish a better understanding of their neighbours.

The residency entails 30-days each in Kuala Lumpur, Jogjakarta and Manila. During this time, artists-in-residences not only produce artworks for exhibitions in each city, but also partake in studio visits, gallery and art institution visits, as well as introductions to significant art collectors and art communities.

Aside from these physical dialogues, SAGER also fosters a visual dialogue, as artists from these three countries are encouraged to engage in cross-cultural meditations and to broach new visual languages in their works.

ARTRIANGLE is an exhibition showcasing the latest artworks from Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Singapore. With the purpose of increasing the appreciation of art in this region through a more open network of exchange and to further inculcate closer working ties amongst our artists, it aspires to energies a 4-way art dialogue between these countries and inadvertently, adds more excitement to the art scene in Southeast Asia.

ARTIANGLE is also a fund-raising event. Benefits from the sales of the exhibition will be channelled to the MATAHATI Art Fund (MAF).

MAF is an effort that provides funds to support visual artists and help the art scene in general. It will go towards assisting in the welfare of those artists in need, which includes incidences involving natural disasters, accidents and health issues. MAF is also used as a grant for artists to initiate art projects and art activities.

Artaidartist is a social media platform that’s purpose and intention is to introduce and market fine artworks in a series of virtual exhibitions. This platform was initiated in efforts to support artists who have been affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic, and who have struggled to make ends meet during the continuous implementation of MCO.

Artists whose works are sold will be entitled to fifty percent of the sale of their works, while the remaining fifty percent will be donated to participating artists whose works were not purchased during the showcase. The distribution of profit will not only represent a community of artists coming together in solidarity towards those in financial need, but will also provide support to as many artists as possible..

Artaidartist is an open call that involves all Malaysian visual artists, comprising of young, emerging, and established. Featuring some of their best work, all artworks will be capped between RM500 to RM5000. This special offer which is below the market price, will allow the sale to be more accessible and affordable to a larger pool of art enthusiasts and young collectors.

MEA Award is a biennial competition that honours the most promising young artists in Malaysia. Its main goal is to recognize the country's top emerging talents and to give them the opportunity to break into the local and international art scenes.

The 5 artists with the highest number of votes from a panel of respected juries will receive cash prize, coucher for art materials, 10-day travel grant to a city in Southeast Asia and a showcase of their works.

MEA Award is joint-organized by HOM Art Trans and Galeri Chandan.