Bridge the gap: Ajim Juxta is rethinking the relationship between art and society

'The door is always open. Come and say hello to the artist. Look at some art. Ask some questions if you are curious,' says Ajim, who is more ready to meet the masses at the Titikmerah gallery in KL. Photo: The Star/Low Lay Phon

Ink sketches of crooked chimneys line an inside-facing wall of the gallery, and you won’t see it unless you step inside. But come on in, the water’s fine – and the artist behind it, the very affable Raja Azeem Idzham, better known as Ajim Juxta, will be there to make you feel at home.

You will leave the Titikmerah gallery better acquainted with his work, and with the man behind it, because Ajim is determined to be on site as often as he can throughout this show’s run to meet and talk to visitors.