MyCreative Ventures: Fusion Revival: Debut Solo Exhibition by Dennis Liew at Artemis Art

Continuing their support for young Malaysian artists, particularly those with learning difficulties, Artemis Art is proud to present “Fusion Revival”, the debut solo exhibition by Dennis Liew, a 28-year old artist afflicted with Asperger’s.

Combining the techniques of Chinese ink and brush art with elements of the very European post-Impressionist pointillism, Dennis has arrived at a style that we think is quite unique. He calls it “Fusion Revivalism”, a term coined by the artist himself, as far as we can tell, and which has contributed to the title for this exhibition, his debut solo outing.

Covering a multitude of themes, Dennis presents to us his imagined utopia – a serene land that is rich with undisturbed flora and fauna, vibrantly alive with natural features whose magnificence would simply leave us in awe if such places existed. In all, a total of 19 art pieces will be on display.

“Fusion Revival” will be officially opened by Mr. Chong Buck Tee at 3:00pm on Sunday, January 19th, 2014. Mr. Chong graduated from the Malaysian Institute of Art in 1972. Presently he is the president of the Bakti Art Centre, and is a member of the Selangor & Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Shui-Mo Art Society.

The exhibition will commence on Saturday, January 18th, 2014 and will continue its run until Sunday, February 16th, 2014.

Exhibition Date: January 18 to February 16, 2014
Venue: Artemis Art
Opening Hours: 11am to 7pm (Mondays to Saturdays)
12noon to 6pm (Sundays & Public Holidays)

Artist Profile

Dennis has Asperger Syndrome, a high functioning autism disorder. He started to doodle and paint when he was five years old. Although his aptitude for painting was obvious, it was impressed on him that he needed a formal education. Thus, he pursued a degree course in graphic design. Upon completing his degree, he worked for two years as a graphic designer, after which he decided to be an artist full time.

He paints in his small studio at home, and is very passionate about his painting, loving every moment of it. Dennis currently works primarily with two mediums: Chinese ink and watercolour on paper, as well as acrylic on canvas. Apart from painting, his other interests include photography and singing.