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KOTA SAMARAHAN, 30th August 2019 : Pullman Kuching unveils its first gallery in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) with themed Xpose: Visual Analogy, features a broad spectrum of modern contemporary artwork, yesterday.
The official opening ceremony officiated by Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports, Datuk Snowdan Lawan followed by the signing ceremony between Faculty of Applied and Creative Arts (FACA) UNIMAS represented by Associate Professor Dr. Musdi Hj.Shanat and Pullman Kuching represented by Cluster General Manager, Ishak Ibrahim.
This art gallery as a platform for aspiring artists to showcase their best works especially lecturers and students of the University where it will be viewed by both local and international audience.
The array of artworks in various approach, media and dimension graces both sides of the eight substantial display panels and five pedestals provide a new domain in the lobby space for public viewers and art enthusiast alike to walk through and exposes oneself to an artistic experience.
Dean FACA, Associate Professor Dr. Musdi said the exhibition also represents profound visual or artwork to personal stories, the physical environment, landscape, ethnic community, traditional practice, cultural objects and also concern with materials, which focuses on the integration of art through latest technological development.
“ Despite its diversified subjects, the works are recognizable in conveying the cultural and contextual significance of the inspiring local contents and values,” he said.
Associate Professor Dr Musdi also hope that both parties will be able to expand further cooperation in other areas in the field of art, cultural and heritage and bring more exciting exhibitions to the local community.
