Art is never created in vacuum. There is always some historical, cultural or social circumstances behind the creation of each artwork and all art exhibitions. Same goes to “iNtuitive Stars”, which is curated on the basis of empowering children and transforming communities in order to raise fund for My Shining Stars Foundation (“MySSF”).
The mission of MySSF is to reach out to underprivileged children where they get the opportunity to be exposed to variety of skills, tools and knowledge in the various in- and outdoor surroundings. MySSF believes that millions of children could have basic needs like food and shelter. However, they lack of sufficient support and encouragement to grow up to be healthy, balanced, self-aware human beings. Their undeveloped potential is lost to themselves and to our world is the message from this art exhibitions. As Victor Hugo once said, “he who opens a school door, closes a prison.”
iNtuition in Life
The reason why the theme was chosen is because both of the artists, namely Parames McNeil and Kumar Nagalingam, desire to unveil the importance of intuition in life. When asked, Parames explains that the theme “iNtuitive Stars” was purposely done with a capital “N” to distract from the “i”.
Indeed, in order to be intuitive, you need to be a channel free of self. Only then, you are most in tuned with your soul.
The Spiritual Artist — Parames McNeil
Parames embarked on her art journey 6 years ago and that has been the most blissful 6 years in her life. Not only that, Parames is very active in communities programme. She spends most of her time volunteering at several NGOs. In particular, she loves to work with children because she believes that every child deserves a ray of hope to build their own future. Her “Art n Exploration Workshops” is also conducted in the aim to discover the children’s unlimited potential that lies within them. Read more about Parames story here.
The Lawful Artist — Kumar Nagalingam
On the other hand, the other artist in this art exhibitions is Kumar Nagalingam who describes himself as “The Lawful Artist”. He holds a Law Degree and also a Masters in Law. Kumar has been a law lecturer and he is currently a trainer and consultant in human development for the past 18 years. There is a myth saying that lawyers can’t have fun. But is that true? Let Kumar tells you the truth!
So, is this the artistic Winding Up or the lawful Winding Up? #PunIntended
“One thing that Malaysian should learn is the Art Appreciation”, said Kumar. Truly, art appreciation and investment in Malaysia is very much lagging behind the global art market. He hopes that his artworks enable the viewer to go beyond the canvas and feel the prompts from within as he stands before each piece of artworks.
iNtuitive Stars Event Details
Date: 19 – 21 Jan 2019
Venue: Wicked Art Space, Kelana Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya.
How Fate Brings People Together
I met Kumar the first time when I was 18 years old. It was the orientation of my law school and Kumar was the motivation speaker. I always wish that I could meet him again and said thank you. But I certainly never thought that it would be in an art exhibition. Especially when he is the artist who is exhibiting. This makes me believe even more firmly that “Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.”
“There’s nowhere you can be that isn’t where you’re meant to be.” ― John Lennon
Updated on: 17 October 2020
Author: Ti Yi Rou
