COLLAPSE By Gabriel Cheah. Curated by KOLMEGLU
3 July - 27 July 2024
Every time our world crumbles, disintegrates and falls into pieces, hope and happiness appear in ways never imagined. Reflect, Reset and Restart.
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.
COLLAPSE intends to transport visitors to an alternate, a more calm, post-apocalyptic world. A hopeful new day develops and emerges, shaped by sculptural elements hand-moulded by Gabriel to the emotive pulse of his fingers, as each brushstroke represents balance and harmony. A sea of European crystals filled with positive energy emits happiness, highlighting several vital elements of his art practice: balance, color, continuity, emphasis, proportion, rhythm, repetition, shape, space and texture. Gabriel aims to cement himself as a 'happy artist'.
As an emerging ceramics, crystal and contemporary sculptural artist making waves locally since his debut less than two years ago, Gabriel experiments and plays with his sculptural elements by incorporating them into his wall-mounted canvas artworks.
COLLAPSE is Gabriel Cheah's debut solo exhibition under KolmeGlu Art Collective. KolmeGlu intends to GLU creatives of various art disciplines and art enthusiasts whilst presenting curated, site-specific creative experiences to the masses.
We want to take this opportunity to thank our partners: HARTA Space, Emperor Palace, Omega Projects, YAWAY, WiseYouthCreative, Arif Sulaini, Jet Chew, Jackson Lim, Sim Sim and May Liew.
Curator & Creative Director | Iz Sulaini
Producer & Strategist | Megat Ammar
Agency | Kolme Management and KolmeGlu Art Collective
SEMINAR
by HAIRUL ANUAR HARUN
Lyricist and lecturer
Penulislirik dan pensyarah
20.7.2024 | 11.300pm – 12.30 pm
Retrospective of Irama Malaysia
RETROSPEKTIF IRAMA MALAYSIA
Born on the 2nd of March, 1975, in Pulau Pinang, and raised in Perak, he is an alumnus of the esteemed University Pendidikan Sultan Idris. He has a Master’s degree in Modern Literature. Currently, he is delving deeper into the rich tapestry of his heritage, pursuing a PhD in Malay Civilization, at the very institution that shaped his scholarly pursuits.
Hairul Anuar Harun is a full-time lyricist and scriptwriter and a part-time lecturer in ASWARA. He has written over 300 song lyrics among them are Cindai, Balqis, Hati Kama, and Dikir Puteri.
Hairul’s upcoming session will cover the history, evolution, glory and future of Irama Malaysia.
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A Journey of Devotion: John Ang: A Lifetime of Devotion.
Exhibition & Talk
John Ang’s story of devotion spans over 51 years, beginning with a profound experience during his first trip to Bali in 1973, when he was only 17 years old. Now 68, John has spent decades collecting pieces that reflect acts of devotion. This journey has led to his upcoming fashion show and art exhibition, “Devotion.” -
Interwoven Realities
Exhibition
a group exhibition at HARTA – where the boundaries of reality blur and intersect in a mesmerising display of artistic expression. Interwoven Realities brings together the works of 32 talented artists, each offering a unique perspective on the intricate tapestry of existence. -
Keris Pageantry: The Art of the Embellishment
SEMINAR & WORKSHOP
Izuan's upcoming talk will unravel not just historical narratives but also visual discoveries, providing a deeper understanding of the embellishments, materials, and ornamental features that characterize selected historical Keris.
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The Making of Wayang Kulit
SEMINAR
Jufry's upcoming session will unravel the history of shadow play, its narratives and puppet playing figures between the lamp and the screen, to bring the shadows to life.
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daZZling
Explore the contemporary metal design in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam.
Featured Artwork
Jom Makan
Azzah Sultan (August 2023)
Pictures of home cooked food sent through WhatsApp, packages of rempah in my kitchen and making teh-tarik to start my mornings: these are the few things that have helped me cope with my home sickness. I believe food plays a huge role of bringing people together, so I started to think about what are the colors, flavors, and smells that I craved.
Being away from home during the pandemic was incredibly hard for me, I was constantly missing my family, stressed about work and didn’t pay attention to what I ate. I would reminisce about the food my parents would prepare to make me feel at ease. Every time I tried to make a dish like my mom, I would struggle with the process. I wasn’t a master like my mother on how to agak-agak my ingredients.