Studio @ Straits - "7th Heaven" by Ong Oh Hup Hoe

Studio @ Straits is delighted to welcome you for their second exhibition, this time showcasing works by a master colorist : Ong Oh Hup Hoe.

The 7th Heaven Series, curated by Scarlette Lee of Core Design Gallery, is the latest and third solo 7th Heaven Series art exhibition by Ong Oh Hup Hoe. It will run from February 15 to March 31 at Studio @ Straits.

"In the past couple of years, Ong Oh Hup Hoe has channeled his mind fittingly to create a symphony of colours that dances to the tune of seventh heaven, the realm of God and the highest state of bliss which is the theme of his latest and third solo exhibition" 

- quoted from Dian Pasquinal Kaur, The Prestige January 2011 issue.

For more information about the exhibition and the artist, please click here to read the full article.

Please come join us for a wine tasting and nibbles on the 15th February to celebrate this exciting 7th Heaven Series. We look forward to meeting you there ! You can RSVP here or directly on Studio at Straits' Facebook page (link on the right sidebar).

Studio at Straits

86 Armenian Street, 10200 George Town, Penang

T 04 262 7299 E info@straitscollection.com.my

Travel Contest January 2011 - Malaysia Asia blog

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Not only is he travelling all year round, but he also wants you to travel and experience the best of South-East Asia. His new travel contest now allows you to win up to 16,500 RM in prizes (travel vouchers, holiday trips, packages, etc.) and it is incredibly easy to take part in. Check out his blog for more information on how you can become the lucky grand prize winner !

Opening of Studio at Straits - Some pictures

Yesterday was the opening of Bon Ton's brand-new art gallery, Studio at Straits. Based in the heart of UNESCO-listed George Town, on the first floor of a beautifully renovated shophouse, Studio at Straits is an exciting addition to the booming local art scene.

We would like to thank all the people that made this first exhibition possible, starting with Ms Scarlette Lee, owner of the Core Design Gallery (Petaling Jaya) where the "Beautiful People" exhibition was previously held. We also wish to thank all the people that showed up last night to show their support and enjoy the thought-provoking art on display... as well as  the Sicilian wines and signature canapés on offer!

Here are a few pictures of the opening.

The "Beautiful People" exhibition runs until January 25, 2011. For more information about the exhibition, please contact Huvi at info@straitscollection.com.my or read the NST feature about the same exhibition held earlier in Core Design Gallery.

Studio at Straits, 86 Armenian Street, 10200 George Town, Penang. Find us on FourSquare.

Studio @ Straits - Wine, Bon Ton canapés & "Beautiful People"

Come and join us for the "Beautiful People" art exhibition, which will be held from Monday, December 27 at 5:00pm, until Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 6:00pm

Location : STUDIO at Straits - 86 Armenian Street, George Town 10200 Penang, Malaysia

Introduction to the exhibition :

"Whenever a person is described as beautiful, the first that strikes the mind would usually be the physical attributes of the person. The very image of an attractive proportionate figure, chiseled features clothed with impeccable styles by high profile fashion designers inspired by the likes of Hollywood & Bollywood stars come to mind. As the saying goes, “beauty is in the eyes of the beholder”, one will observe & analyze how another’s perception or definition of “beautiful people” shown through artworks by a group of artists.

“Beautiful People” is a group art exhibition which gives us an opportunity to discover the many artistic sides if not the literal abstraction of the term “beauty”. A collection of 11 artists from diverse background ranging from raw abstract to vivid realism, art works conjured with different medium, ideas churned from creative imagination to fresh concepts will converge to demonstrate the many versatile skills and their unbiased projection of “beautiful people”. This exhibition looks into the much-thought about theme which enables us to observe the instigation of society’s perception and its collective influence on the conception of beauty. Viewers will not only expect works depicting some notable famed faces / persona, or even figures whom the artists hold dear to their hearts as quintessence of “beauty” but as well as works which asserts the social stigma on ”beauty”, at times expressing cynicism towards the “shallow” proclamation of beauty.

Throughout the show, viewers will be drawn to admire the mind-imprinting works of a skillful figure artist depicting the softness and purity of a beautiful woman. Then gradually transcend to another artwork of a meticulous caricaturist expressions of the infamous international entertainment artists. Whilst another veteran conceptual artist intrigues us with the primate-looking king who looks like an ancient relic, stressing upon this modern-world society that material and gross gains do not make one more beautiful. “Beautiful People” is an attempt to emanate both the biodiversities in beauty and the participating artists."

We look forward to meeting you there ! You can RSVP here or directly on Studio at Straits' Facebook page (link on the right sidebar).

Studio at Straits

86 Armenian Street, 10200 George Town, Penang

T 04 262 7299 E info@straitscollection.com.my

Chris Stone - Exhibition in Gallery 29

Dear Friends!

We are thrilled to invite you to Chris Stone's latest solo exhibition, to be held on November 19 in Gallery 29, George Town! An Australian artist, known internationally for his textile design and colour forecasting, Chris has been most recently inspired by George Town, Penang and Langkawi. These recent paintings are full of colour, pattern and whimsy and exude a positive energy and vibrancy.
Some of his previous paintings can be viewed here.

Hope to see many of you on the 19th !


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Exhibition details:

Chris Stone
Gallery 29, China Street
Friday, November 19th
6pm-9pm
Refreshments will be served

Gallery 29. China Street, George Town. Tel : 04-2643580

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More information about Chris Stone :

BORN LEICESTER UK
STUDIED AT LOUGHBOUGH COLLEGE OF ART
WINCHESTER SCHOOL OF ART
ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART LONDON In TEXTILE DESIGN

1972 MOVED TO MILAN ITALY DESIGNING TEXTILES FIRST FOR KEN SCOTT THEN COUTURE AND INTERIOR HOUSES.

1984 MOVED TO MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA TO BE HEAD DESIGNER OF SHERIDAN, AN INTERATIONAL BED LINEN BRAND.

1987 MOVED TO SYDNEY AUSTRALIA WHERE HE CURRENTLY ABIDES.

2001-2009 10 YEARS OF BI-ANNUAL COLOUR PREDICTION BOOK CALLED COLOURWORKS.

2005 STARTED PAINTING WASHHOUSE GALLERY SYDNEY –FLOWERS
2007 WASHHOUSE GALLERY SYDNEY- NO 7 SYDNEY ARTS FAIR
2008 WASHHOUSE GALLERY-TOWARDS THE LIGHT
2009 WASHHOUSE GALLERY- THE FLOWER PAINTER AND THE FASHIONIST
2010 WASHHOUSE GALLERY- CHINTZ-HOMAGE TO TEXTILE ART

CHRIS TEACHES TEXTILE, DESIGN AND COLOUR AT UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY (UTS) AND (COFA) COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS SYDNEY.

CHRIS’S COLLECTORS INCLUDE RICK STEIN (ENGLISH COOK), TETSUYA (AUSTRALIAN COOK), LOTI TUQUIRI (FOOTBALLER), NARELLE MCMURTRIE/ALISON FRASER (BON-TON)

FRAGMENTS IS DRAWN FROM MANY TIMES AND PLACES, WHILE REFLECTING CHRIS’S INTEREST IN FLOWER PAINTERS, NEW ASIAN INSPIRATION IS DRAWN FROM HIS FREQUENT VISITS TO BOTH PENANG AND LANGKAWI

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