A New Dynamism Pervades the City’s Art Scene

By Pan Yi Chieh

February 2020 FEATURE
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Retrospective of Cheah Yew Saik at Penang State Art Gallery. Photo: Penang State Art Gallery.
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The visual art scene in Penang has for many decades now been nourished with various elements borrowed from local and neighbouring regions. In recent years, however, it has witnessed more dynamism, with the emergence of different art forms and their respective platforms. Penang Monthly takes a look at some of these emerging art practices. Penang Expressed through Painting Lee Khai, chairman of the Penang State Art Gallery. Photo: Penang State Art Gallery. Essentially, art is a form of expression to...

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Pan Yi Chieh

is a research analyst at Penang Institute who was born in Taiwan but now lives in Penang. She is proud to be nurtured by the two beautiful islands she regards as home.

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