Oct 11, 2024 6PM

Exploring Spaces, Shattering Boundaries: WARNA Art Exhibition Elevates Women Artists

Art has the power to illuminate, to inspire, to motivate

The WARNA International Group Exhibition brings together a diverse group of women artists, each telling a universal story through their unique interpretations of the theme "Exploring Spaces Beyond Boundaries." This exhibition encourages cross-cultural and international exchanges, fostering connectivity through the powerful medium of art.

In a male-dominated art world, it’s crucial to recognize the inspirations that have propelled these women artists to great heights - Shaik Rizal Sulaiman

Shaik Rizal Sulaiman, Chairman of the National Visual Arts Development Board Malaysia, emphasized the significance of understanding these artists' motivations on both personal and socio-cultural levels. “In a male-dominated art world, it’s crucial to recognize the inspirations that have propelled these women artists to great heights,” he remarked. He also noted the importance of women artists gaining visibility by aligning their work with the evolving contemporary art market and continuously empowering themselves. This, he said, would help them develop their creative potential and secure stronger support within local, regional, and international art ecosystems.

Artwork by Neda Zoghi, an accomplished artist whose journey in the realm of art began in her teenage years in Iran

The exhibition provides a platform for these women artists to not only showcase their talents but also contribute to the broader development of the Malaysian art scene.

The exhibition seeks to highlight women artists as a unified force, providing a platform filled with meaningful and impactful content - Dato’ Halimah Mohd Said

Coordinator-curator Dato' Halimah Mohd Said shared that the exhibition aims to spotlight women artists as a collective force, offering a platform rich in substantive content. The theme of Exploring Spaces Beyond Boundaries allows artists to delve into the physical, mental, and emotional spaces that inspire their creations. "In exploring this theme, the artists are given the freedom to not only reflect on the world around them but to also express their own artistic brilliance," she added.

Artwork by Anna Karina Jardin, a Manila born visual artist, educator and children’s book illustrator based in Malaysia

Visitors to the exhibition will embark on a visual journey, with each artwork serving as a reflection of the artist's interpretation of space. The theme offers broad possibilities for artistic expression, resulting in a collection of uniquely individual pieces that together form a cohesive whole. Each artist's choice of genre, style, and technique adds depth to the overall exhibition, inviting viewers to engage with the works, analyze their forms, and assess their artistic value.