Artist Sharon Chin working in her studio in Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan. Photo: DL Studios
Whenever veteran sculptor Mad Anuar Ismail approaches material for a new piece of work, he needs to “negotiate” with it first. Some artists begin with a preconceived idea of what they want to make, and then look for the right medium to craft it.
According to Ong, she was inspired to create this book after doing a review of Dolores D Wharton's 'Contemporary Artists Of Malaysia'.Mad Anuar, in his late 60s, will listen to the “will” of the wood he works with. The resulting artwork he creates will reflect the conversation they had.
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Gallery: The artists of 'Living Arts'
Writer Emelia Ong got up close and personal with some of Malaysia's most prominent artists for her book, 'Living Arts'.
Artist Sharon Chin working in her studio in Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan. Photo: DL Studios
Hasnul J. Saidon, seen in his studio in Penang, is known for using new media art.
Artist and engraver Ilse Noor preparing a print work on her roller press. Photo: DL Studios
Mad Anuar is a sculptor who works primarily with wood and metal, creating large-scale, 3D artworks inspired by Malay folklore and traditional motifs. Photo: Fauzi Tahir
Emelia Ong was inspired to create this book after doing a review of Dolores D Wharton's 'Contemporary Artists Of Malaysia'.
Founder member Rizo Leong of the Pangrok Sulap collective, based in Ranau, Sabah, rolling ink for a woodcut print.
Artist Noor Mahnun working on a watercolour in her studio. Photo: DL Studios
A completed watercolour work by artist Noor Mahnun.
The late Roslisham Ismail (aka Ise), pictured in his Kampung Pandan studio in KL, obliged two interview sessions for the Living Art book project. Photo: DL Studios
Artist Jennifer Liu Hsin Ying in conversation with her with her husband/fellow artist Gan Chin Lee. Photo: DL Studios
Photographer Eiffel Chong setting up for a shoot. Photo: DL Studios
'Living Art' is written in a simple style, as Ong says the book is meant for everyone, from the ordinary person to art critics.
