Join artists Ming Sun and Ava Sih for insights into the exhibition Fugue and Palimpsest: A Malaysian Culture of Diaspora, followed by an interactive workshop introducing participants to the traditional art of Chinese ink painting and calligraphy. Participants will gain insight into the techniques, symbolism and artistry, as well as the cultural significance of this artform within the Malaysian Chinese community.

This event welcomes Lunar New Year, the most significant event for the Malaysian Chinese community. Participants will create an artwork to take home featuring Lunar New Year messages or imagery.

Please bring an apron or smock if you would like to participate in the workshop. All materials provided.

This workshop is free, however spaces are limited and bookings are advised to secure your place.

This event is presented alongside the exhibition Fugue and Palimpsest: A Malaysian Culture of Diaspora by Ming Sun and Ava Sih.

Fugue and Palimpsest: A Malaysian Culture of Diaspora brings together two emerging artists, Ming Sun and Ava Sih, whose work reflects their deep connections to Malaysian Chinese cultural heritage. Both artists explore themes of identity, memory and the fusion of traditional and contemporary practices through a range of media.

Fugue means a loss of awareness of one's identity often due to a flight from one's usual environment, and Palimpsest is something reused or altered but still bearing visible traces of its earlier form. This title speaks to the Chinese culture that immigrated to Malaysia, developed, reformed and spread across the world through the Nanyang diaspora communities. This illustrates the dilemmas and struggles of a culture far from its origin yet partially native to its new homeland.

Exhibition dates: Friday 10 January – Saturday 8 February 2025

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Moonah Arts Centre and Glenorchy City Council acknowledge the Muwinina people as the traditional owners of this Land on which we gather. We recognise all Tasmanian Aboriginal people as the original owners and continuing custodians of the land and waters of this island, Lutruwita. We pay our respect to Aboriginal Elders, past and present. We commit to working for a City that welcomes and respects all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.”

SAFE SPACE
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ACCESSIBILITY
The venue is fully accessible with seats available for patrons with mobility issues and areas for wheelchairs. If you require assistance, please make contact via moonahartscentre@gcc.tas.gov.au before purchasing tickets, our venue staff will be happy to assist.

If you hold a government-issued Companion Card for people with disabilities who require a companion and are purchasing a full-priced ticket to our event, you may be eligible for one free ticket for your companion, please contact moonahartscentre@gcc.tas.gov.au directly for more information.

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