HOM Art Trans: Catalysis – Phases of Transition

Catalysis – Phases of Transition

The ending of postmodernism marks the beginning of contemporary art, also known as ‘the art of today’. Due to the possibility of worldwide communication; newer techniques, approaches and considerations were soon engaged to produce greater range of artworks that involves two-dimensional, three-dimensional visuals and figurative images to reduced forms, pure geometrical patterns or planes, and adopting a wider range of materials where fresh new art ideas had to be built upon or installed. Although the era of contemporary art has lasted till this present day, one can still feel the transitional influence going back to the era of modernism and postmodernism.

With this insight, Catalysis – Phases of Transition presents artists: Agnes Lau Pik Yoke, Alicia Lau Pik Yen, Chok Ming Hoong, Chong Soon Leong, Choo Ai Xin, Choo Yan Xin, Fong Jia Lok, Ho Mei Kei, Lee Mok Yee, Liew Mei Toong, Tan Lu Man, Thong Yoong Onn and Wong Yi Leng. The artists have taken into consideration a wide range of daily situations in their surroundings and engaged a conversation with the viewers through their artistic journey. By capturing a moment of the development in their art practice, Catalysis – Phases of Transition, has been curated to provide an explorative view of how transitions play a major role in building up the next level of artistic talent.

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THE ARTWORKS

Agnes Lau Pik Yoke

100 Sets of 10 Tonings

Pencil on acid free paper

100 x 70 cm

2019

RM 3,600

Alicia Lau Pik Yen

A Conversation Between The Wind and Rain 2

Acrylic on canvas

150 x 150 cm

2019

RM 5,600

Chok Ming Hoong

Boundaries With Interconnection 2

Ink and acrylic on canvas

121.92 x 121.92 cm

2019

RM 3,000

Chong Soon Leong

Solute

Oil on canvas

175 x 100 cm

2019

RM 6,000

Choo Ai Xin

The Relationship

Digital printing on card and video

18.5 x 144.5 cm

18.5 x 8.5 x 9 cm (10 mins 40 secs)

2019

RM 2,000

Choo Yan Xin

Every Day Is An Amazing Day

Acrylic, charcoal and oil pastel on canvas

120 x 180 cm

2019

RM 3,600

Fong Jia Lok

Split

Charcoal on unprimed canvas

133.3 x 133.3 cm

2019

RM 3,500

Ho Mei Kei

Yes, You Can Take a Photograph

Oil and acrylic on canvas

150 x 120 cm

2019

RM 7,000

Lee Mok Yee

Pyramid No. 1

Pine wood, mirrored acrylic board & plywood

81 x 122 cm

2019

RM 6,800

Liew Mei Toong

Moving Through Streets

Paper, pastel, gloss gel & acrylic on canvas

135.5 x 96 cm

2019

RM 3,400

Tan Lu Man

100 x 177 cm

Oil on canvas

2019

RM 5,200

Thong Yoong Onn

Street 30min -1/2

Industrial glue, oil paint & acrylic on used canvas

140 x 147 cm

2019

RM 3,900

Wong Yi Leng

Self-limit

Acrylic paint and metal shield paint on acrylic sheet

124 x 101 cm

2019

RM 2,500

THE GALLERY LAYOUT

THE 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.