Saturday, 23 November 2024

Small Matter 2024

SINGAPORE ART GALLERY GUIDE Maya Gallery is delighted to present Small Matter 2024, an exhibition series showcasing a broad collection of small works by 54 artists from Singapore and overseas, from Nov 30 to Dec 14, 2024.As you walk through the gallery space, you will discover the beauty and creativity of these miniature masterpieces. From intricate paintings and creative photography to delicate sculptures, this project, initiated and curated by Masturah Sha’ari, co-founder of the gallery, aims to showcase how the tiniest of artworks can come together to create something truly exceptional. Each piece may be small, but magnificent in its own way; each work represents an exclusive perspective and artistic vision. This can be a wonderful opportunity to support artists dedicated to their craft, find that special piece for your home, office or add to your collection, and experience the mag . . .
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Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Art Exhibition Celebrates Viet-Singaporean Friendship

VIETNAM TIMES Zoey Nguyen With more than 40 artworks from 14 Vietnamese and Singaporean artist, the "Huu Nghi: Singapore & Vietnam 50-10 Exhibition" is held on September 9-14 in Hanoi to commemorate the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations and the 10th anniversary of strategic partnership between the two countries.Hosting the opening ceremony of the exhibition on September 9, Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Jaya Ratnam stressed that art is a wonderful thing that has the power to transcend languages and borders to bring people together."This exhibition celebrates our strong cultural ties under the theme of "Huu Nghi" (or "Friendship" in Vietnamese). It is the theme of friendship and cooperation that the artists have collaborated and explored the similarities and differences between our peoples and cultures to come up with these artworks," said the Singaporean Ambassador.Singaporean . . .
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Friday, 3 March 2023

Reflection 2

KLOOK Maya Gallery is thrilled to announce Reflection 2, a group exhibition of works by Sarkasi Said, Idris Ali, P. Gnana, Aziza Ali, Edmund Low, Jeffrey Wandly, Terence Tan, Masturah Sha'ari, Teena Raju, Azri Alwi, and late pioneer artists S. Mohdir and Sulaiman Suhaimi. This presentation will bring together a selection of abstract, landscape and figurative works, across various mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolour, batik, photography and mixed media.The theme of reflection invites one to embark on a personal journey, to stop and explore connections and relationships, and make sense of the world around us. In this exhibition, the artists convey their messages of reflection by evoking a sense of intimacy, tranquility and warmth through the use of reflective light and monochromatic colours, transporting us to a different mood, time and place.Exhibition DetailsReflection 2Date: 9 M . . .
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Wednesday, 1 March 2023

Reflection 2

PLURAL ART MAGShowcasing close to 40 works across various mediums, the theme of reflection invites one to embark on a personal journey, explore connections and relationships, and make sense of the world around us. In this exhibition, the artists convey their messages of reflection by evoking a sense of intimacy, tranquility and warmth through the use of reflective light and monochromatic colours, transporting us to a different mood, time and place.Artists: S. Mohdir, Masturah Sha’ari, Jeffrey Wandly, Terence Tan, Sulaiman Suhaimi, Teena Raju, Idris Ali, Aziza Ali, P. Gnana, Edmund Low, Sarkasi Said, Azri Alwihttps://pluralartmag.com/event/reflection-2/ . . .
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Tuesday, 1 November 2022

Heart and Soul: 10th Anniversary Exhibition

ARTS REPUBLIC  Maya Gallery celebrates its 10th anniversary with Heart and Soul, a group exhibition featuring giants in the Singapore Malay visual arts scene—Cultural Medallion recipients Dr. Iskandar Jalil and Sarkasi Said; Hadiah Warisan (Heritage Prize) recipient Idris Ali; and World Gourmet Awards winner and celebrity chef Aziza Ali. It will also showcase works by gallery co-founders Jeffrey Wandly and Masturah Sha'ari.Heart and Soul exemplifies the gallery's unbounded dedication in nurturing artists and promoting their artworks locally and internationally, in both physical and digital platforms. It also investigates the role of art galleries in sustaining the art eco-system and contributing to the discourses within the art world.Since it was officially opened in 2012, Maya Gallery has held close to 80 exhibitions, including international art fairs and festivals, by more than 100 . . .
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Saturday, 2 July 2022

Wild Fragments – A solo exhibition by Valerie Ng

PLURAL ART MAG  Wild Fragments is a solo exhibition by Valerie Ng, where her observations of fragments of nature connect with experiments in eco-friendly art making. Created during the global pandemic in the past two years, her paintings are inspired by sightings of nature adapting to and re-claiming urban spaces – flowering weeds and animals emerging in the city, while rooftop gardens and urban farms bloomed.She also explores concepts of climate change resilience and eco-friendly art making in her recent practice – creating new large scale papier-mache sculptures from scrap paper, and a stitched canvas textile inspired by the Japanese upcycling practice of boro. Wild Fragments is also the first time Valerie is exhibiting her augmented reality artworks – smaller objects with interactive elements that extend the narrative of mending our fragmented connections with nature.SAT 16 J . . .
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Friday, 25 March 2022

Serba-Serbi opens at Maya Gallery

A-LIST Maya Gallery and Core Design Gallery jointly present Serba-Serbi, a group exhibition featuring Malaysian contemporary artists, showcasing an assortment of works that exemplify artistic efforts conceived during the pandemic. The title is derived from a reduplicated Malay rhyming word that roughly translates to ‘variety’. Highlighted are works that embody heritage and culture, as well as values shared by audiences on both sides of the causeway. Artists: Ain Rahman, Anniketyni Madian, Haafiz Shahimi, Husin Othman, Mohd Fairuz Paisan (Po Oi), Nor Tijan Firdaus, Syafiq Hariz. Opening Hours: Tue to Sat, 12 pm – 6 pm (closed on Sun, Mon, Public Holidays).https://www.a-list.sg/event-details/?event_id=a-list-sg_serba-serbi-11 . . .
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Monday, 28 February 2022

Masturah Sha'ari & Jeffrey Wandly, Founders of Maya Gallery

FAB! LUXE  Interview By Zu Anjalika Kamis Gunnulfsen  Tell us all we need to know about Masturah Sha’ari and Jeffrey Wandly. Two individuals who share a passion for the arts, run an art gallery in Singapore. They are artists and also professionals in their own fields— Masturah is an accomplished designer; Jeffrey is a project development and management professional. Married to each other for 21 years, they have 3 children: Mariessa (19), Johanns (17) and Miea Sara (12).Masturah Sha’ari is the co-founder of Maya Gallery, an art gallery with a focus on heritage, culture and Singapore art. An accomplished designer, she has designed numerous publications, including the award-winning “The Mango Tree” and “Leluhur: Singapore’s Kampong Gelam”, winner of the 2021 NUS History Prize. She is a recipient of the Certificate of Commendation at the Conqueror Horseman Design & Print . . .
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Tuesday, 22 February 2022

Maya Gallery and Core Design Gallery present Serba-Serbi

ARTS REPUBLIC  Maya Gallery and Core Design Gallery are pleased to present Serba-Serbi, a group exhibition by Malaysian contemporary artists.The new year begins with the two-year pandemic upon us without a hint of abating, and the idea of an endemic era looms ahead. Yet artists in Malaysia are still vigilant in their artmaking; they ceaselessly carry ideas weighing on their minds, brimming with excitement by the mere mention of getting back into the swing of things.This is the third collaboration between the two galleries, known for their commitment to represent local artists. Singapore-based Maya Gallery focuses on works that reflect heritage and cultural values that are richly entrenched. Core Design Gallery is passionate about catapulting contemporary Malaysian art into the international arena. Both galleries aim to stimulate cultural discourses in the art community.Serba-Serbi is a . . .
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