A contemporary art exhibition featuring the work of artists, craft artisans, musicians, and cultural practitioners from throughout Borneo—Sarawak, Sabah, Kalimantan and Brunei—as well as West Malaysia, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
DALAM explored themes of the other, the interior, the seen and unseen, alongside the intersection between cultural and craft practices and creative expression. The dalam and the alam that we create, expressed through audio-visual storytelling, woven craft installations, textile artforms, sculptural pieces and spatial documentation.
Featured Artists: Anyshya Anak Jusam, Armanzaki Azrs, Bethany Balan, Elroy Ramantan, Hardiyanti, Harold Reagan Eswar @ EGN, Iona Moira Evemarie Anak Danald, Leopold Garett Anak Jawan, Rumah Perdu & Catama, Sharon Chin, Tiyan Baker, Zakaria Pangaribuan, & sem/bunyi - Borneo Bengkel collaborators.
Running alongside the exhibition, a series of curatorial tours and in-person artists talks were held throughout December 2022 and in early 2023 we launched a virtual exhibition tour - click the button below to see it.
Dalam exhibition was curated by Catriona Maddocks, presented by Catama and Borneo Bengkel at Think&Tink, Kuching from 9-30th December 2022, as part of Seni Kita showcase series. The virtual exhibition launch was hosted by HAUS KCH and powered by Amogha Tech.
Coming soon are a mini-documentary featuring curators tour and artist talks, and an exhibition catalogue.
