George town Festival 2024
Artist-in-Residence
The Artist-in-Residence programme will not only foster connections between art and the city’s residents, but it will stimulate the creation of unique artworks that draw inspiration from the vibrant history, breathtaking architecture and diverse communities that characterise George Town.
Artists are invited for a one- to two-month residency, with accommodation and working space provided by George Town Festival. Over the course of their residency, the artists form their own unique interpretations of the city, each viewing the city through a different lens and responding to the festival’s overarching theme “Here & Now”. Through dynamic interactions with the city and its people, they will transform their experiences into compelling works that will join the festival lineup.
The Artist-in-Residence programme is one of the highlights of GTF 2024. Three artists, selected through an open call, embark on a journey of creative expression. Immersing themselves in the heart of George Town, they will have a one-of-a-kind residency experience.
Programme
Hybrid Frequency Penang
Solo Exhibition | Self-Made Instrument | Music | Free
By Juan Arminandi (Indonesia)
Date & Time
19-28 July, 12pm-7pm
Exhbition
19 July, 8:30pm
Solo Performance
Venue
Soundmaker Studio
Indoor
In search of a hybrid frequency that characterises Penang, Juan Arminandi becomes a human recorder, transforming his observations into musical instruments through collaborations with local communities.
From Somewhere Inside
Participatory Art | Object Representation | Solo Exhibition | Free
By Charuwan Noprumpha (Thailand)
Date & Time
19-28 July, 12pm-8pm
Exhibition
26 July, 7:30pm
Artist Sharing Session
Venue
GTF @ Capri Penang
Indoor
Charuwan Noprumpha turns conversations with and objects from locals into content for the creative process, capturing moments in the lives of individuals, allowing the viewer to see their space through the eyes of an outsider.
B for Burung, L for Lalat
(formerly titled: Georgie Porgie Laksa & Ang Koo Kueh)
Installation Art | Food Waste | Solo Exhibition | Free
By Chin Pik Wun (Malaysia)
Date & Time
23-28 July, 1pm-8pm
Exhibition
Venue
Fiesta by Beaverly Chill
Indoor
Gathering fruit and vegetable cuttings from the heart of George Town, Chin Pik Wun’s project marks where we are in time – we are what we eat, and we are also what we throw away.