Luqman presenting some of the artworks he curated at the Altimedia exhibition.
AN exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, Telur Pecah 4.0, is set to take visitors on a journey through artistic interpretations expressed in a wide range of visual styles and mediums.
Telur Pecah’s founding curator Phillip Wong said the fourth edition of the exhibition at the GMBB shopping centre serves as a platform for artists to showcase their work.
The exhibition’s thought-provoking themes – Altimedia, Futures of Anthropocene, Simfoni Surealis, and The Culture Journey – each offer a perspective on the world, as seen through the eyes of the artists, to convey meaningful messages.
Wong (left) and guests checking out the artworks at Telur Pecah 4.0.
“I’ve invited four curators, Danielle Lin Shannon, Eng Jun Yi, Jakob van Klang and Luqman Rosnan, to curate the thematic sections,” said Wong.
“This gives them exposure to various aspects of organising an exhibition, such as administration and marketing, offering them skills beyond being just artists.
“I also hope the public can see the different elements that curators bring out,” he said, adding that this year’s exhibition included over 500 artworks by 198 artists.
“This year, we have expanded the exhibition across two levels of the mall.
Guests checking out the artworks at the Futures of Anthropocene exhibition at Telur Pecah 4.0.
“While the thematic exhibition takes place at Level 5, the Inspire Innovation Cultivate Creativity exhibition on Level 4 features artworks from special needs and disabled artists, besides pieces by university art students and children as young as three,” he said.
Six international artists are also represented.
GMBB general manager Lim Ying Hui, who officiated the launch said, “Telur Pecah has come a long way since its inaugural exhibition in 2021.
Luqman presenting some of the artworks he curated at the Altimedia exhibition.
“We are glad to be a part in supporting the creative art scene and bridging the gap between artists and the public,” she said.
Exploring the thematic exhibition space, artworks are categorised into four segments.
At Simfoni Surealis, visitors can explore the surreal worlds of abstract, portrait and pop surrealism, where distorted realities and symbolic imagery challenge conventional perceptions.
“It invites viewers to delve into the subconscious and uncover hidden layers of meaning in each piece,” said Lin.
“The theme celebrates surrealism, a century-old genre established by French writer André Breton in his Surrealist Manifesto.
Two artworks by Farid Sarudin depict a kitchen and an Ipoh grocery store built inside biscuit tins.
“I hope to familiarise the public with the surrealism through various art forms,” said the 23-year-old who specialises in surrealist paintings.
“While many may struggle to describe surrealist art, it isn’t meant to make sense.
“Surrealism is an expression of our dreams and subconscious and different artists interpret it in their own imaginative ways,” she explained.
For fans of xenomorphs from the Alien movies, the Futures of Anthropocene exhibition may be of interest.
Beyond the similarity to characters from the film, this section has a deeper message.
“The artworks here depict the future of humanity as seen by our artists,” said van Klang.
“They highlight current issues like global warming, climate change and coral bleaching, and how these could shape the future.
For example, one artist depicted the tragic scene of limestone mining in Ipoh, Perak, where the once-majestic mountains have been almost stripped bare.
“This kind of artwork not only captures the present state of the world but also hopes to inspire action,” said van Klang.
Meanwhile, Altimedia (short for Alternate Media), curated by Luqman, showcases diverse artistic expressions using various unconventional mediums.
“The idea for this theme came during Covid-19 when the movement control order restricted access to traditional art supplies.
“During that time, artists had to get creative with limited materials, pushing the boundaries of imagination,” he said.
For instance, Farid Sarudin’s work used mixed media to recreate inside a biscuit tin, the scene of an Ipoh grocery shop.
Finally, The Culture Journey exhibition reflects Malaysia’s rich multicultural heritage.
“This section aims to promote a more integrated society by offering visitors a deeper appreciation of Malaysia’s diverse cultures.
“The artworks include elements like traditional Chinese lanterns, ceramic sculptures representing the Baba Nyonya community in Melaka, paintings of Wayang Kulit and Indian dance performances,” said Eng.
The exhibition runs until Nov 10 at GMBB Mall, from 11am to 7.45pm daily.
