The National Art Gallery of Malaysia has officially opened “Spatial Creative – Ceramic Zone” and “Asal Tanah”, two contemporary ceramic art exhibitions which will run concurrently until April 30, 2026.
The opening ceremony was officiated by Datuk Shaharuddin Abu Sohot, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC). Also in attendance were Amerrudin Ahmad, Director-General of the National Art Gallery; senior officials from MOTAC; representatives from departments and agencies, local artists, and collaborators.
The “Spatial Creative” exhibition features 39 ceramic artworks encompassing artistic ceramics, pottery, tableware, and sculptures, illustrating the diverse techniques, creativity, and artistic approaches of the participating artists. These artworks are the result of the Spatial Creative – Ceramic Zone (SCCZ) Residency Program, which brought together 10 artists, namely Amy Nazira, Sabri Idrus, Saiful Razman, S. Amin Shahab, Bone Alfie, Shafiq Nordin, Amer01, Khairul Izzuddin, Kenji Chai, and Tan Kai Sheuan to explore the potential of contemporary ceramic art in Malaysia.
Through hands-on practice and critical dialogue, the artists produced new works while deepening their understanding of the relationship between form, function, and space in ceramic design. Beyond enhancing technical skills, the program also strengthened connections between multi-generational artists and the local ceramic community, fostering ongoing collaboration and the exchange of ideas.
The residency was further enriched by the “Asal Tanah” Exhibition, which showcases 83 ceramic artworks by artists from the Perak Ceramic Arts Association (PERSERA), along with collaborative artworks created through the outreach program After Monsoon Project, which involved the community of Pantai Pulau Kundur, Kelantan. This program aims to serve as a catalyst for the growth of Malaysia’s ceramic arts ecosystem, positioning it as an important discipline within the nation’s contemporary art landscape.