THE X RESIDENCE


The HOM Residency is one of House of MATAHATI’s (HOM) main programmes. It gives young artists the opportunity to work in a studio space during the six-month residency, provides them with basic art supplies, and offers artists-in-residence vital exposure with an exhibition at the end of their residency.

But what happens to the artists once they leave HOM?

This month, HOM answers this all-important question by regrouping the young artists from its past residencies. Spanning seven artists who have participated in residencies between 2008 and 2010, audiences will be treated to a reunion-of-sorts and the chance to gain an insight into what really happens after a residency. The X Residence planned to be opened on April 30, Saturday, 8pm at HOM, Ampang.

“The idea of this exhibition is so we can see what they have been producing since they left the residency, to note their progress, and to see where they are now,” states Bayu Utomo Radjikin, HOM’s director and an established Malaysian artist.

He goes on to explain that the young artists that have been part of the HOM Residency are at a crucial phase in their career – the make-or-break stage – and this exhibition is a bid to chart their professional development, as well as note the value of an artist-residency for young artists.

Among the fray of exhibiting artists, there are committed full-time artists, teachers, and those pursuing further education, and the artworks they produce are equally diverse.

HOM’s exhibition this month strengthens the gallery’s goal of giving a voice to young artists and it will not only be a wonderful experience for audiences to see the latest works and present styles of the seven participating artists, but also how they have posited themselves within Malaysia’s increasingly competitive art scene.

“We want to make sure the outcome of the residencies suit the artists-in-residence,” concludes Bayu.

Catch The X Residence from 30 April to 14 May at House of MATAHATI (HOM), 6A Jalan Cempaka 16, Taman Cempaka, 68000 Ampang, Selangor.


Artwork


Azam Aris
A wolf at the door- Radiohead / 2011 / Ball pen on canvas and kinetic motor
 141 x 88 cm

Azam Aris
Morning Mr Magpie- Radiohead / 2011 / Ball pen  on canvas / 117 x 156 cm 

Azam Aris 
Concrete Wall- Fever Ray / 2011 / Ball pen on paper / 45 x 35 cm

 
Azam Aris
Last Shape of Never – MUM / 2011 / Ball pen on paper / 35 x 45 cm


 Azizan Talkis
My Pet / 2011 / Steel plate, steel rod, water scoop & vehicle component / 36 x 44 x 105 cm

Azizan Talkis
Si Terkurung Yang Membawa Sayap / 2011 / Acrylic & paper on canvas / 93 x 133 cm

Azizan Talkis
Si Terkurung Yang Membawa Sayap II / 2011 / Acrylic & paper on canvas / 93 x 133 cm 

Cheng Yen Pheng
Absolute Skull- Plumeria / 2011 / Acrylic on canvas / 114.5 x 137 cm / RM4000

Cheng Yen Pheng
Absolute Skull- Plumeria - Open mind / 2011 / Acrylic on canvas / 114.5 x 137 cm (2 panels)

 Hairi Hassan
Ali / 2011 / Acrylic on canvas / 29 x 34 cm

Hairi Hassan
Nafas / 2011 / Acrylic on canvas / 33 x 34 cm

Hairi Hassan
Azam / 2011 / Acrylic on canvas / 87 x 97 cm 

Hairi Hassan
Self Portrait (Blur) / 2011 / Acrylic on canvas / 30 x 49 cm

Hairi Hassan
Self Portrait (Jelir) / 2011 / Acrylic on canvas / 30 x 48 cm

Hairi Hassan
Unknown / 2011 / Acrylic on canvas / 29 x 33 cm

Hairi Hassan
Unknown / 2011 / Acrylic on canvas / 56 x 40 cm


Melissa Lin
Infinite Circle / 2011 / Acrylic on canvas / 66.5 x 91.5 cm

Melissa Lin
Born of a meteor ride / 2011 / Acrylic on canvas / 68 x 90 cm

Melissa Lin
Temporal tides on green planet / 2011/ Acrylic on canvas / 71 x 91.5 cm

 Melissa Lin
Inner Ties / 2010 / Pencil on paper  / 29.5 x 21 cm

 Melissa Lin
All the Ways to Begin / 2010 / Pencil on paper  / 29.5 x 21 cm

 Melissa Lin
Reflection Pool / 2010 / Pencil on paper  / 29.5 x 21 cm

Melissa Lin
Escape Room / 2010 / Pencil on paper  / 29.5 x 21 cm

Melissa Lin
Revelation of the Midnight Self / 2010 / Pencil on paper  / 24 x 32 cm 

 
Melissa Lin
Step to Infinity / 2010 / Pencil on paper  / 19.5 x 19 cm

 Melissa Lin
The Shape of Morning Conversation / 2010 / Pencil on paper  / 219.5 x 19 cm

 Melissa Lin
Convoluted Conspiracy / 2010 / Pencil on paper  / 19 x 19 cm


Ruzzeki Harris
1st Lady….say what! / 2011 / Acrylic & oil on canvas / 122 x 122 cm

Ruzzeki Harris
David's...Copperfield / 2011 / Mixed media on canvas / 191 x 152 cm


Tiong Chai Heing
Conceal / 2011 / Mixed media on frame / 65 x 45 cm

Tiong Chai Heing
Conceal II / 2011/ Mixed media on frame / 65 x 45 cm

Tiong Chai Heing
Numbness / 2011 / Oil, dress, beads & epoxy on net / 127 x 318 cm


Opening night