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WANAWANI ART CENTER
WHERE ART AND LIFE CONVERGE
By Siow Nee Liu Pei Yun, Founder of WANAWANI Gallery Sdn. Bhd.
On December 1, 2024, Johor Bahru will celebrate the grand opening of WANAWANI Art Center, a cultural landmark dedicated to redefining the connection between art and life. WANAWANI is not just a gallery; it is a living canvas where creativity thrives, collaboration flourishes, and community bonds strengthen. Here, art becomes a part of everyday expenence-inviting visitors to engage, create, and connect on a profound level.
WANAWANI is a space where ideas converge, fostering creativity and participation. B)I dissolving the boundaries between art and life, WANAWANI offers dynamic experiences tlirough curated exhibitions, workshops, ano interdisciplinary collaborations. This approach celebrates diversity in artistic expression and creates meaningful connections between artists and audiences. WANAWANI encourages coUaboration with local and international art communities, weaving a rich tapestry of cultural narratives that inspire dialogue and challenge perceptions.
Asan Johor contemporary Bahru evolves, art forms, the WANAWANI center reflects provides the a city’s pfatform dynamic for identity experimentatiwhile on, honoring dialogue, its and roots. cultural Acting as a mnovarion. bridge between WANAWANl’s traditionalvision
extends beyond borders, showcasing Jol-ior’s talents on a global stage and bringing international perspectives to enrich the local art scene.
WANAWANI believes that art should be accessible to all. Through workshops, talks, live demonstrations, and hands-on activities, the center ensures that pe_ople of all ages and backgrounds can explore, create, and connect. By integrating technology, wellness programs, and traditional art forms, WANAWANI makes art approachable, relevant, and deeply personal.
WANAWANI’s debut exhibition, Clay Affection, Pottery Expressions, catures the essence of its mission. Featuring over 250 ceramic masterpieces by Master Potter Peter Low and 45 of his appreentices frpm Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia, this showcase highlights the
transformative journey of clay from its humble beginnings as raw “,IE” (clay) to the poetic and profound “J.f” (Pottery Expressions) brought to life by the artist’s -vision.
As WANAWANI opens its doors, it invites everyone-artists, collectors, and art lovers alike-to be part of a movement where art breathes life. Step into WANAWANI Art Center on December 1, 2024, and witness the beginning of a new artistic era in Johor. Together, let us shal?e a future where art and life are inseparable, where every creation tells a story, and where each moment holds the promise of transformation.
WANAWANI Art Center: Where art meets life, and life becomes art.
CLAY AFFECTION, POTTERY EXPRESSIONS
A JOURNEY INTO THE SOUL OF CERAMIC ART
By Melvin Pong, Art Director of WANAWANT ART CENTER
On December 1, 2024, the eagerly awaited ceramics exhibition Clay Affection, Pottery Expressions will open its doors, inviting art lovers on a journey into the heart of ceramic artistry, Featuring the remarkable works of Master Potter Peter Low Hwee Min and 45 of his talented proteges from Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia, this exhibition transcends the boundaries of art, showcasing the passion, heritage, and intimate connection bet\veen artists and clay.
Master Potter Peter Low, born in 1943 in the serene town of Muar, Johor, Malaysia, is a name synonymous with excellence in ceramics. A visionary artist and teacher, Master Potter Peter Low artistic odyssey b_egan at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore, where he mastered Western painting and sculpture. His journey led him to the UK, where he delved into the world of ceramics at the West Surrey College of Art and Design, graduating with first-class honors. Returning to Malaysia in 1974, he established his own pottery studio, planting seeds that would grow mto a thriv:ing legacy of ceramic artistry across Southeast Asia. Through his work and teaching m Singapore and Taiwan, he has become a guiding light in the ceramics co=unity.
Master Potter Peter Low artistry is a harmonious blend of Eastern and Western influences, a testament to his ability to balance tradition with innovation. His works have graced the galleries of Malaysia, Singa{>ore, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Brunei, earning him a place among the greats. His unwavering dedication to the craft was recognized m 2009 with the Malaysia Pottery Lifetime Achievement Award, a fitting tril:iute to his enduring impact on the world of ceramics.
The legacy of Master Potter Peter Low extends far beyond hfa own creations. His students, guided by his wisdom and passion, have blossomed into accome)ished ceramic artists in their own right In Clay Affection, Pottery Expressions, these artists present over 250 masterpieces, each a reflection of their unique artistic voice. From traditional forms to bold innovations, these pieces transform humble clay into vessels of emotion, memory, and meaning.
The exhibition is a symphony of textures and forms, each work resonating with the transformative power of clay. Through their hands, artists breathe life into the raw material, molding it into expressions that speak to the depths of human experience. Visitors will witness this alchemy firsthand, exploring works that echo the “pottery expressions’ born from the soul of the artist.
At its core, Clay Affection, Pottery Expressions is a celebration of the bond bel:\Veen artist and medium. It honors not only the mastery of technique but also the spirit, patience, and devotion poured into every piece. The exhibition invites visitors to immerse themselves in the warmtli. and tactile beauty of ceramks, to feel the harmony bel:\Veen art and life, and to connect with the timeless allure of pottery.
This exhibition embodies Master Potter Peter Lov/s vision-a testament to the profound potential of clay to inspire, connect, and create meaning. Each piece tells a story of affection and expression, bridging tradition and modernity, simphcity and complexity, artist and admirer.
Step into this world of clay and creation, and let the artistry of Clay Affection, Pottery Expressions awaken your senses and stir your spirit.
