My 2nd solo exhibition in KL finally over. One of the most treasure moments in this exhibition was a reunion with my four best friends. Since we graduated from college 20 years ago, this was the first time 5 of us are together again. Three of us are staying in Penang and we try to meet each other as often as we can, but the other two are staying in Johor and Melaka, we never meet as a gang of five again as what we used to do during our college years. I am very happy and move by them for taking time off from their hectic life to attend my opening and promise to meet all together again whenever I have a solo exhibition. So I do hope we can keep our promise next year as my 3rd solo tentatively fixed on Dis 2011 in Penang.
Ng Kim Heoh ***** artist *****
Monday, November 8, 2010
Friendship
My 2nd solo exhibition in KL finally over. One of the most treasure moments in this exhibition was a reunion with my four best friends. Since we graduated from college 20 years ago, this was the first time 5 of us are together again. Three of us are staying in Penang and we try to meet each other as often as we can, but the other two are staying in Johor and Melaka, we never meet as a gang of five again as what we used to do during our college years. I am very happy and move by them for taking time off from their hectic life to attend my opening and promise to meet all together again whenever I have a solo exhibition. So I do hope we can keep our promise next year as my 3rd solo tentatively fixed on Dis 2011 in Penang.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Adam's Apple
One of my latest paintings, the title is "Adam's Apple". The image of the man at the background is treated like a black and white photo pinned on the wall. In front of him displaying three apples on a dark glass shelf. Overall the painting is still a still life.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Life as an artist
Starting 1st January 2010 I am officially retired from my teaching job (optional retirement). Now I am a full time professional artist :). I have to prepare for my 2nd solo art exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, so it is not a honeymoon period for me. I start my day in front of my computer, checking my mails, replying them, then will do some sketches. I paint in the afternoon and at night, but I have to said the afternoon session is the most difficult time for me to sit in front of the canvas. I am so used to take a nap in the afternoon. I am still feel sleepy even though I am no longer wake up 5 something in the morning. This have to change, I promise myself.
It is a soul searching and hard thinking to develope ideas for my paintings. The main focus is still on objects/still life. I try to compose the objects or present my idea in different perspectives than the usual composition of a still life painting. It is a painful journey but I thrive on it when the idea come to life on the canvas.
It is still a long journey for me as an artist. I told myself I can do it and I will.
"What are you doing? You have so much time now.", this is the question I often get from friends and relatives nowadays. Actually I found myself working twice harder and busier than when I have my daytime job. Monday to Sunday, morning to night. But I am happier now. I am doing what I love.
It is a soul searching and hard thinking to develope ideas for my paintings. The main focus is still on objects/still life. I try to compose the objects or present my idea in different perspectives than the usual composition of a still life painting. It is a painful journey but I thrive on it when the idea come to life on the canvas.
It is still a long journey for me as an artist. I told myself I can do it and I will.
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