Malaysian textile artists weave personal stories in 'Intimacies' show

Ang's artwork titled 'Wasting Time (March 1969)' crafted from domestic textiles in 2024, draws inspiration from family archives, photographs, and cherished memories. Photo: Ang Xia Yi

Often overlooked as an art form, textiles have long had the ability to capture the fluid and indistinct quality of memory.

In Inventory of Intimacies, The Back Room gallery's latest group exhibition, textile enthusiasts and art lovers get the chance to view the similar, yet disparate works of artists such as Ang Xia Yi, Cheong See Min and Nia Khalisa (who goes by Lisa).