Shia's 'Pioneers' (oil on canvas, 2021), a work from her 'Planting Dreams: In Search Of A Good Gardener' exhibit at Rimbun Dahan in Selangor this month. Photo: Shia Yih Yiing
"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now," goes the Chinese proverb.
Artist Shia Yih Yiing's Planting Dreams: In Search Of A Good Gardener, a project that combines artistic ecological research and collaborative art-making, best reflects the spirit of the proverb.
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Planting Dreams: In Search Of A Good Gardener
Shia's 'Pioneers' (oil on canvas, 2021), a work from her 'Planting Dreams: In Search Of A Good Gardener' exhibit at Rimbun Dahan in Selangor this month. Photo: Shia Yih Yiing
Shia Yih Yiing's 'Miss Nature V' (oil on canvas, 2021), a work from her 'Planting Dreams: In Search Of A Good Gardener' exhibit at Rimbun Dahan in Selangor this month. Photo: Shia Yih Yiing
Nearly 35 artworks are on display at the exhibition, a mixture of new works a selection from 2014 to 2019. Photo: Shia Yih Yiing
Shia Yih Yiing (right) had to take a boat to visit the reforestation site, planted by Bidayuh villagers from Kampung Nyegol. Photo: Shia Yih Yiing
At Rimbun Dahan, visitors can learn about Shia's project combines artistic ecological research and collaborative art-making. Photo: Shia Yih Yiing
Visitors are encouraged to interact with some of the artist's findings at the exhibition. Photo: Shia Yih Yiing
Shia Yih Yiing spent two Decembers at Rimbun Dahan. Photo: Shia Yih Yiing
Shia Yih Yiing's 'Junglewalker' (oil on canvas, 2018-2021). Photo: Shia Yih Yiing
The paper chess set shows the battle between different plant species. Photo: Shia Yih Yiing
The reforestation site by villagers from Kampung Nyegol at Bengoh Dam. Photo: Shia Yih Yiing
