CIMB ART & SOUL ARTOBER 2024
CIMB Artober Art & Soul 2024!
Join us from October 24th to 27th at Hall 1, MITEC, for an extraordinary celebration of Art, Culture, and Fashion. This year, CIMB Artober expands its horizons with a greater number of galleries, including an enhanced international presence, while continuing its commitment to promoting Malaysian art.
Experience a rich blend of contemporary art, heritage, and fashion in an immersive four-day event designed to inspire, empower, and educate. From global masterpieces to local treasures, CIMB Artober Art & Soul 2024 showcases a vibrant tapestry of creativity and innovation.
Mark your calendar and be part of this unique celebration of artistic excellence and cultural exchange!
Boundless Flow I
Hug Yin Wan
102 x 102cm
Woodcut on Plywood
2024
SOLD
Boundless Flow captures life's constant transformation, inspired by Bruce Lee’s quote: 'Be formless, shapeless, like water.' Just as water adapts to any shape, life is a series of ever-changing moments. This work reflects the grace of impermanence, where every twist symbolizes the unfolding journey. Embracing this flow, we find peace in uncertainty and beauty in the ephemeral. The soft, interconnected lines remind us that life, like water, is always moving and adapting, yet remains harmonious.
Boundless Flow I
Hug Yin Wan
102 x 102cm
Woodcut on Plywood
2024
SOLD
Boundless Flow captures life's constant transformation, inspired by Bruce Lee’s quote: 'Be formless, shapeless, like water.' Just as water adapts to any shape, life is a series of ever-changing moments. This work reflects the grace of impermanence, where every twist symbolizes the unfolding journey. Embracing this flow, we find peace in uncertainty and beauty in the ephemeral. The soft, interconnected lines remind us that life, like water, is always moving and adapting, yet remains harmonious.
Dendam Tak Sudah Studies I (Dataran Series)
Zulkifli Yusoff
41 x 28.5 cm
Mixed Media (Epoxy, Digital Print on Canvas)
2023 - SOLD
Dendam Tak Sudah reflect on a point in time of votility in Malaysian politics, it is a series reflecting
on the many attempt to disrupt political stability in the aftermath of the General Elections,
leading to various development of faction, split of vote and coalitions, hung parliments and a
destabilized economy and political will that scrutinize the mandate of the people.
This piece is a study of 3 major piece for the subseries of Dataran, entitled Dendam Tak Sudah which
iconographically features elongated figures with sharps edges and leaping figurative form resembling frogs
that symbolized the concurrent instability.
Dendam Tak Sudah Studies I (Dataran Series)
Zulkifli Yusoff
41 x 28.5 cm
Mixed Media (Epoxy, Digital Print on Canvas)
2023 - SOLD
Dendam Tak Sudah reflect on a point in time of votility in Malaysian politics, it is a series reflecting
on the many attempt to disrupt political stability in the aftermath of the General Elections,
leading to various development of faction, split of vote and coalitions, hung parliments and a
destabilized economy and political will that scrutinize the mandate of the people.
This piece is a study of 3 major piece for the subseries of Dataran, entitled Dendam Tak Sudah which
iconographically features elongated figures with sharps edges and leaping figurative form resembling frogs
that symbolized the concurrent instability.
Solidariti III Zionist yang Jahat
Zulkifli Yusoff
107 x 107 cm
Acrylic on Canvas
2024
RM42,000
Solidariti III Zionist yang Jahat
Zulkifli Yusoff
107 x 107 cm
Acrylic on Canvas
2024
RM42,000
Morning Blue
Chong Siew Ying
100 x 138 cm
Achatcoal & Acrylic medium on Paper - Mounted Canvas
2024
RM36,000
Morning Blue
Chong Siew Ying
100 x 138 cm
Achatcoal & Acrylic medium on Paper - Mounted Canvas
2024
RM36,000
Pride & Prejudice XX- XVIII
Najib Bamadhaj
247 x 135 cm
Acrylic, Charcoal & Fabric Collage on Wood Panels
2023-2024
RM45,000
Pride & Prejudice XX- XVIII
Najib Bamadhaj
247 x 135 cm
Acrylic, Charcoal & Fabric Collage on Wood Panels
2023-2024
RM45,000
Residual Sentiment
Gan Tee Sheng
183 x 122 cm
Oil on Canvas
2024
RM18,000
Gan Tee Sheng’s intertwined nude bodies delve into complex emotions, often presenting surreal and unsettling scenes that tap into the subconscious. Through themes of Emotional Residue and Residual Sentiment, his art captures the rawness of human connection, intimacy, and identity, encouraging viewers to engage with deeper emotional layers beneath the surface. The interplay of body parts in his work invites open-ended interpretation, where the "weird odds" of his imagery provoke thought and unsettle the viewer.
Residual Sentiment
Gan Tee Sheng
183 x 122 cm
Oil on Canvas
2024
RM18,000
Gan Tee Sheng’s intertwined nude bodies delve into complex emotions, often presenting surreal and unsettling scenes that tap into the subconscious. Through themes of Emotional Residue and Residual Sentiment, his art captures the rawness of human connection, intimacy, and identity, encouraging viewers to engage with deeper emotional layers beneath the surface. The interplay of body parts in his work invites open-ended interpretation, where the "weird odds" of his imagery provoke thought and unsettle the viewer.
Sync, Cling & Entangle
Gan Tee Sheng
65 x 45cm each (Triptych)
Oil on Canvas
2024
RM2,800 each
Cling, Sync & Entangled emerges from the artist's semi-conscious state, where the beauty of love surfaces through surreal and oddly composed forms. The artwork captures the fluid, intricate dynamics of human connection, with its unconventional composition amplifying the complexity and depth of intimacy in the artist's reflective vision.
Sync, Cling & Entangle
Gan Tee Sheng
65 x 45cm each (Triptych)
Oil on Canvas
2024
RM2,800 each
Cling, Sync & Entangled emerges from the artist's semi-conscious state, where the beauty of love surfaces through surreal and oddly composed forms. The artwork captures the fluid, intricate dynamics of human connection, with its unconventional composition amplifying the complexity and depth of intimacy in the artist's reflective vision.
Formless 1
Syed Fakaruddin
183 x 92 cm
Acrylic on Canvas
2024
RM13,500
Engaging with the artwork evokes a deep sense of zen, where vibrant line work intertwines with prominent stone arrangements. This interplay underscores balance and a solid foundation, whispering of spiritual equilibrium. The fusion of dynamic hues and structured forms invites introspection, suggesting an ongoing quest for tranquility and stability amid life's complexities.
Engaging with the artwork evokes a deep sense of zen, where vibrant line work intertwines with prominent stone arrangements. This interplay underscores balance and a solid foundation, whispering of spiritual equilibrium. The fusion of dynamic hues and structured forms invites introspection, suggesting an ongoing quest for tranquility and stability amid life's complexities.
Formless 1
Syed Fakaruddin
183 x 92 cm
Acrylic on Canvas
2024
RM13,500
Engaging with the artwork evokes a deep sense of zen, where vibrant line work intertwines with prominent stone arrangements. This interplay underscores balance and a solid foundation, whispering of spiritual equilibrium. The fusion of dynamic hues and structured forms invites introspection, suggesting an ongoing quest for tranquility and stability amid life's complexities.
Engaging with the artwork evokes a deep sense of zen, where vibrant line work intertwines with prominent stone arrangements. This interplay underscores balance and a solid foundation, whispering of spiritual equilibrium. The fusion of dynamic hues and structured forms invites introspection, suggesting an ongoing quest for tranquility and stability amid life's complexities.
AK Fury 47
Noor Zahran
82 x 132cm
Ink on Paper
2024
RM6,500
"AK Fury 47" features a white rifle with a glass magazine filled with angry emojis, symbolizing the emotional ammunition of cyberbullying. The rifle's stark, impersonal design reflects the cold nature of online platforms. This piece explores the devastating impact of anonymous online aggression, where even trivial symbols like emojis can cause real harm. "AK Fury 47" is a commentary on the hidden violence of the digital world, urging reflection on the emotional toll of cyberbullying in modern society.
AK Fury 47
Noor Zahran
82 x 132cm
Ink on Paper
2024
RM6,500
"AK Fury 47" features a white rifle with a glass magazine filled with angry emojis, symbolizing the emotional ammunition of cyberbullying. The rifle's stark, impersonal design reflects the cold nature of online platforms. This piece explores the devastating impact of anonymous online aggression, where even trivial symbols like emojis can cause real harm. "AK Fury 47" is a commentary on the hidden violence of the digital world, urging reflection on the emotional toll of cyberbullying in modern society.
Draining Sparkle
Noor Zahran
82 x 132cm
Ink on Paper
2024
RM6,500
The artwork captures the fleeting nature of internet fame through the metaphor of stars contained within a glass battery. The artwork is filled with blue stars, symbolizing individuals whose initial brilliance fades as they become forgotten in the fast-paced, ever-changing digital landscape. A few white stars stand out, representing the rare instances where someone momentarily remains in the spotlight, only to be overshadowed by the inevitable loss of relevance. The glass battery, a vessel meant to contain energy, symbolizes the limits of attention and recognition, constantly draining as one’s spark diminishes. This piece reflects on the transient nature of digital fame and the emotional toll it takes as one strives to stay visible in an oversaturated world.
Draining Sparkle
Noor Zahran
82 x 132cm
Ink on Paper
2024
RM6,500
The artwork captures the fleeting nature of internet fame through the metaphor of stars contained within a glass battery. The artwork is filled with blue stars, symbolizing individuals whose initial brilliance fades as they become forgotten in the fast-paced, ever-changing digital landscape. A few white stars stand out, representing the rare instances where someone momentarily remains in the spotlight, only to be overshadowed by the inevitable loss of relevance. The glass battery, a vessel meant to contain energy, symbolizes the limits of attention and recognition, constantly draining as one’s spark diminishes. This piece reflects on the transient nature of digital fame and the emotional toll it takes as one strives to stay visible in an oversaturated world.
Never Enough
Noor Zahran
82 x 132cm
Ink on Paper
2024
RM6,500
The artwork explores the paradox of modern connectivity through a symbolic juxtaposition of pencils within a cigarette box. In a society saturated with digital platforms, the artwork challenges the notion of fulfilment derived from constant online engagement. The pencils, traditionally tools of creation and communication, are confined within the constraints of a familiar vice, highlighting the addictive nature of social networking platforms consumption. As individuals incessantly seek validation and connection through their devices, the piece prompts reflection on the insatiable desire for virtual validation and the potential loss of authentic human connection. Through this poignant visual metaphor, "Never Enough" invites viewers to contemplate the balance between digital connectivity and genuine human interaction in today's hyper-connected world.
Never Enough
Noor Zahran
82 x 132cm
Ink on Paper
2024
RM6,500
The artwork explores the paradox of modern connectivity through a symbolic juxtaposition of pencils within a cigarette box. In a society saturated with digital platforms, the artwork challenges the notion of fulfilment derived from constant online engagement. The pencils, traditionally tools of creation and communication, are confined within the constraints of a familiar vice, highlighting the addictive nature of social networking platforms consumption. As individuals incessantly seek validation and connection through their devices, the piece prompts reflection on the insatiable desire for virtual validation and the potential loss of authentic human connection. Through this poignant visual metaphor, "Never Enough" invites viewers to contemplate the balance between digital connectivity and genuine human interaction in today's hyper-connected world.
Cup of Hope
Noor Zahran
59 x 59cm
Ink on Paper
2024
RM3,800
The work features a delicate paper boat sailing in a teacup, symbolizing resilience and hope in navigating life's challenges within the confined space of the digital world. The teacup reflects the boundaries set by digital media, while the boat represents the enduring human spirit, striving for unity and freedom despite these obstacles. This artwork speaks to the power of optimism and perseverance in a world shaped by digital connections.
Cup of Hope
Noor Zahran
59 x 59cm
Ink on Paper
2024
RM3,800
The work features a delicate paper boat sailing in a teacup, symbolizing resilience and hope in navigating life's challenges within the confined space of the digital world. The teacup reflects the boundaries set by digital media, while the boat represents the enduring human spirit, striving for unity and freedom despite these obstacles. This artwork speaks to the power of optimism and perseverance in a world shaped by digital connections.
Resilient Globe
Noor Zahran
59 x 59cm
Ink on Paper
2024
RM3,800
"Resilient Globe" portrays a globe filled with sad emojis, encased in a glass of happy emojis, symbolizing the dual reality of social media. The outer layer of happy emojis reflects the polished, joyful facade often presented online, while the sad emojis within represent the hidden emotional struggles many faces beneath the surface. This artwork explores how social media can mask true feelings, creating a disconnect between appearance and reality. "Resilient Globe" invites viewers to reflect on the contrast between curated online personas and the inner emotional challenges that remain unseen in the digital world.
Resilient Globe
Noor Zahran
59 x 59cm
Ink on Paper
2024
RM3,800
"Resilient Globe" portrays a globe filled with sad emojis, encased in a glass of happy emojis, symbolizing the dual reality of social media. The outer layer of happy emojis reflects the polished, joyful facade often presented online, while the sad emojis within represent the hidden emotional struggles many faces beneath the surface. This artwork explores how social media can mask true feelings, creating a disconnect between appearance and reality. "Resilient Globe" invites viewers to reflect on the contrast between curated online personas and the inner emotional challenges that remain unseen in the digital world.
Silent Trophy
James Seet
165 x 98 x 66 cm
Ceramic and Scrap Metal
2024
RM80,000
"Silent Trophy" is a powerful sculpture mourning the extinction of the Sumatran rhino in Malaysia. Made from scrap metal and featuring a gun aimed at the rhino's head, it symbolizes human greed and disregard for life. The rhino's ceramic head, glazed in crimson, evokes the bloodshed of its demise, while its rigid face stands as a haunting trophy of destruction. This artwork reflects on the loss of a species and calls for a reckoning, urging us to confront our role in the extinction and act to prevent further harm.
Silent Trophy
James Seet
165 x 98 x 66 cm
Ceramic and Scrap Metal
2024
RM80,000
"Silent Trophy" is a powerful sculpture mourning the extinction of the Sumatran rhino in Malaysia. Made from scrap metal and featuring a gun aimed at the rhino's head, it symbolizes human greed and disregard for life. The rhino's ceramic head, glazed in crimson, evokes the bloodshed of its demise, while its rigid face stands as a haunting trophy of destruction. This artwork reflects on the loss of a species and calls for a reckoning, urging us to confront our role in the extinction and act to prevent further harm.