SUNDAY VIBES
He points out that that TNB’s collection of the former’s body of work is the largest collection ever, surpassing even the National Art Gallery.
The exhibition features three groups of local artists hailing from the pioneer, modern and contemporary eras. Major pioneering artists include Datuk Chuah Thean Teng (1912-2008), Cheong Soo Pieng (1917-1983) and Datuk Mohamed Hoessein Enas (1924-1995).
Meanwhile, Datuk Syed Ahmad Jamal (1929-2011), Datuk Ibrahim Hussien (19362009), Abdul Latiff Mohidin, Chew Teng Beng, and Seah Kim Joo represent the modern-era painters, while Yusof Ghani, Amron Omar, Samjis Mat Jan and Jaafar Taib are the notable contemporary artists.
Other artists featured are Afandi Awang, Phoon Poh Wai, Phoon Poh Hong, Siaw Lan, Yusoff Abdullah, Yong Cheng Wah and Yap Sook Leong.
“For the first time ever, important collections and rare pieces will be on display outside of TNB’s own private gallery,” remarks Mohd Jamil, adding that the exhibition will showcase the quality of corporate art at its finest. The curator is an advocate of the benefits of corporate art.
“The company wins because it promotes itself to the world and its employees; the artist wins because he or she has a new audience.”
For hundreds of years, art has had a direct relationship with patrons and individuals whose aim was, and is, to collect, grow and promote arts and culture.
However, as we welcome globalisation and the need to innovate, businesses have started to actively support the creative industry.
The gap between the arts and business corporations is getting smaller as both realise that arts and business can not only co-exist but is also able to collaborate in mutually beneficial partnerships.
For TNB, Tribute to the Nation’s Pride is a testament that art and business are simply two expressions of one shared desire: to leave the world a little different and brighter than you found it.
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WHEN: Until Sept 25
WHERE: Galeri Prima, Balai Berita, 31 Jalan Riong, Kuala Lumpur
The exhibition is open to the public from 10am to 6pm (Monday to Friday), and from 10am to 5pm (Saturday and Sunday). Cosed on public holidays.