Weekend for the arts: 'Pencil' a date with Daud Rahim, KL Alternative Bookfest


In 'Sharpening The Imagination' at HOM Art Trans, artist-sculptor Daud Rahim takes inspiration from the most ordinary and yet, most vital tool on the path to learning, the pencil. Photo: The Star/William Gary

This is probably the most quirky and uplifting exhibition of the week! In Sharpening The Imagination, Perak-based artist-sculptor Daud Rahim takes inspiration from the most ordinary and yet, most vital tool on the path to learning which is known to every child and adult alike, the pencil.

And these literally "larger than life" wooden sculptures, which now adorn the HOM Trans Art gallery in Ampang, will naturally evoke a sense of nostalgia and recognition to the visitor. These colourful and wonderfully shaped pencil sculptures are borne out of Daud’s own recollection and artistic endeavour, not to mention his skill as a woodcarver that will leave one simply impressed.

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