"KALEIDOSCOPE"

by Mishell Leong

8th February - 26th February 2025

10am - 5pm at HARTA (closed on Mondays)

The "KALEIDOSCOPE" solo exhibition of Malaysian-born artist Mishell Leong, in collaboration with HARTA Gallery, marks her return to her roots for her most personal showcase yet. Known for her vibrant and joyful style, Mishell has captured the attention of global art enthusiasts, with her works housed in prestigious collections worldwide.

Her use of bold colours and expressive brushstrokes evokes a sense of optimism and wonder, making her work highly sought after by collectors and galleries. "KALEIDOSCOPE" celebrates her vibrant journey as a life expressionist, blending vivid colours, bold techniques, and universal themes of joy, nostalgia, and human connection.

  • the re-collection project

    A collaboration between Sharmin Parameswaran and Studio Sayang, the re-collection project seeks to engage in new ways of learning from the collection of her late father, Dato N. Parameswaran. Beginning with a selection of Malaysian artists who have passed, the project and exhibition hopes to act as a bridge of understanding between different generations by engaging and collaborating with our contemporary art community.

  • WARNA

    The WARNA International Group Exhibition aims to showcase the talents of women artists as they interpret the theme Exploring Spaces Beyond Boundaries. It provides a platform for these artists to develop their creativity, contributing to the growth of Malaysian art. The exhibition seeks to enhance the visibility of women in the male-dominated art industry while telling universal stories that foster cross-cultural and international exchanges through art.

  • Rasa Sayang Malaysia

    The "Rasa Sayang Malaysia" exhibition brings together eight accomplished artists, all grounded in art education and careers as lecturers, educators, and visual art trainers. This exhibition explores how art serves as a powerful medium to foster unity, understanding, and harmony—core values within Malaysia's richly multicultural society.

  • Pesan Dan Kenangan

    The exhibition Pesan & Kenangan, held during the Merdeka period at HARTA, celebrates the significant role of artists in shaping national identity and collective aspirations. Drawn from the collection of Pakhruddin Sulaiman, it features 48 artworks by 22 artists. The exhibition centers on themes of "kenangan" (memories), honoring ideas, values, and people, and "pesan" (message), reminding us to strive for a better future.

  • Dog Days by Ping

    Solo Art Exhibition

    Ping is a multidisciplinary Malaysian artist who works primarily with sculpture, painting, and new media. Drawing upon symbolism and subtle humour, she examines the themes of thoughts,expectations, and other hidden intangibles that create the contours of our subjective experiences. Her artistic practice often involves finding ways to translate the abstract into physical, recognizable forms.

  • COLLAPSE by Gabriel Cheah

    Solo Art Exhibition

    Contemporary sculpture consists of the artistic practice of sculpture from roughly the 1950s to today, in which three-dimensional objects are created—and intended by the artist—as artwork. It is an art form that allows artists to reflect on societal issues using abstract or figurative representation.

Featured Artwork

Me, My Friend and Our Childhood Dream

Roslisham Ismail ( ISE ) 1998

14.8 x 10 cm (Each Drawing)

Ink On Paper