KUCHING: The Sarawak Artists Society (SAS) will be organising the 2nd Sarawak International Art Camp, a gathering aimed at fostering cross-cultural artistic exchange between local Sarawakian talent and international artists.
SAS vice chairman Liew Fook Liew said the camp will take place here, bringing in participants from various countries to collaborate on projects across painting, sculpture, and mixed media.
He said the event would serve as a key platform for fostering artistic exchange.
“This edition of the art camp will bring together artistic pioneers from 15 countries across the globe.
“Aside from Malaysia, participants from neighboring nations such as Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, and Brunei; East Asian regions including Mainland China, Hong Kong China, and South Korea; European countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain; Nepal from South Asia; and artists from as far as Australia are expected to come together to weave a cross-cultural tapestry through art.
“This gathering is not merely a meeting of brushes and colors, but a profound cross-border dialogue,” he told Sarawak Tribune when met in Bau yesterday (Nov 19).
Liew Fook said the art camp aims to promote multi-faceted exchanges between local and international artists in areas such as culture, tourism, and artistic creation.
He said at the same time, it seeks to showcase Sarawak’s rich natural landscapes and cultural heritage to the world through the eyes and works of these artists.
“The event will be held at Chung Hua No. 4 Secondary School, where artists will live and create together, sparking new inspiration.
“All works produced during the camp will be exhibited at the school until December 21,” he said.
Liew Fook noted that a week-long exhibition is free and open to the public, offering not only a visual feast but also a wonderful opportunity to promote Sarawak’s tourism to a global audience.
“Let us join hands in building bridges of understanding through art, and share the story of Sarawak with the world,” he added.
Meanwhile SAS, founded in 1985, is said to have a history of promoting local artists and facilitating international exchanges.
The society provides a platform for local artists of diverse backgrounds to connect, share ideas, and develop their skills through activities like exhibitions, workshops, and conferences.
SAS works to enhance the standard of art in Sarawak and works with various government bodies and private galleries to promote artists and their work locally and internationally
If the camp proceeds as planned, it could mark a significant step forward in broadening Sarawak’s international art footprint.
