Malaysian artist spends 3 months living alone, making art in empty KL warehouse


Low's makeshift living space at KongsiKL included a bed on a table with wheels, fitted with a mosquito net. Photo: Low Pey Sien

KongsiKL manager Low Pey Sien, 29, will look back on her lockdown time with fond memories, documenting her stay at the warehouse-turned-arts space on Jalan Klang Lama in KL.

The Kuantan-born KL-based artist made KongsiKL her home for 75 days (from April 1 to June 14). Her experiment was to rough it out and test KongsiKL’s viability as an arts residency venue. She also uploaded regular updates on KongsiKL's social media.

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