Eight local artists have made attempts to showcase Bruneian characteristics and values through abstract art. Their works are currently on display at an exhibition at the Brunei History Centre and Creative Space, which was officially launched on Saturday.
“Whether they carry elements and values of culture, work, food, games, music and dance, past memories, history or an event, the eight painters attempted to showcase abstract art by fully focusing on Bruneian characteristics and values,” said Dato Paduka Haji Haini bin Haji Hashim, one of the eight artists.
‘The Uciran Calak Brunei: An Artwork Exhibition by Eight Bruneian Artists’, features the works of Haini Hashim, Dr Zakaria; Pengiran Wahab Hassan, Osman Mohammad, Pengiran Timbang, Malik Metarsad, Awang Sitai and Adi Zain.
“The colours and brush strokes that they applied to the canvas even though sometimes is not a picture but a feeling or an event,” Dato Paduka Haji Haini added.
Minister of Culture Youth and Sports Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Nazmi bin Haji Mohamad attended the art exhibition as the guest of honour.
Principal of Brunei History Centre, Dr Haji Muhammad Hari bin Haji Muhammad Melayong also present at the event.
The exhibition is open for public to visit from September 7 until October 7, 2024, Monday to Thursday and Saturday from 8am to 4.15pm; Sunday 8am to 12 noon. – Rokiah Mahmud
