KLAF 2022

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PAM CENTRE: TALK & FASHION SHOW

On 28 May at PAM Centre, Speakers Harith Ridzuan, The Green Carpenter presented his inspirational work at the Green Factory using recycled materials to produce timber designer furniture, premiums and interior; while Edric Ong, architect turned fashion designer extraordinaire gave an astounding fashion show with designs on bespoke mats that glowed under UV light.Designs have a Sarawakian accent.Seven models showcased 26 outfits using the auditorium aisle as a runway.Edric has been pioneering new designs with traditional artists of Sarawak in the area of textiles, basketry, ceramic, wood and stone.His work has been showcased in Asia, the UK, the US and Europe.

CENTRAL MARKET: EXHIBITION & WORKSHOP

Central Market is the one-stop destination for food, fashion, art and music events in Downtown KL. On 28 and 29 May, KLAF 2022 celebrated our Green May Events with “Architects in Art” happening exclusively on two bridges located on level one.Mindshaping for the Future brings Architects, Designers and Artists coming together as an artistic community to celebrate creativity.Workshops by Grow.Eat.Well. attracted full attendance by designers and the public to understand more about growing safe and healthy leafy plants in a hydroponic way.

The Green Factory conducted classes on “Art in Wood” and put up an attractive booth showcasing their products made from recycled wood.

“Paintings by Michael Lip” presented us with an array of charming water-colour collections under the themes of Nyonya clothing and accessories, Nyonya porcelain, flowers and nature series.

Zikurat Jewellery by Melvyn Joachim Kanny showcased stunning pieces of rings and earrings made from sterling silver.Octane ArtSpace presented 20 pieces of abstract art by Ngiom Lim.Collection produced during the pandemic in 2021.

Books published by Atelier International started by Dr Tan Loke Mun and friends showcased their latest publications, New in the Old. Chinatown Kuala Lumpur and The Bamboo Ark.

Last but not least was a series of prints by Vishal J.Singh from Aatish Art. Vishal is a Project Architect and artist. A self-discovered talent which enfolded during the pandemic of 2020 till the present.