Clouds Over the Poppy Garden as She Runs on Grass! [2023, February]
Clouds Over the Poppy Garden as She Runs on Grass is a 3-part collaboration between artists 🌺Xeem Noor (Poppy), ☁️Shiela Samsuri (Clouds) and 🏃🏻♀️Cassielelolea (Runner) and nature in February 2023.
Xeem is a multitalented artist and a dear friend whose work I have long been a fan of. We got closer since the pandemic started so I was able to witness her creative evolution online, so being able to see her work in physical form is incredibly exciting.
When I found out she will be displaying some of her work inspired by her time in residency in Spain, I couldn't wait to see all of them in real life.
The Basics
CLOUDS OVER THE POPPY GARDEN AS SHE RUNS ON GRASS
Where: temuhouse
The Event
I went to the opening reception with Yani and Hakym after a sketching activity with KLSketchNation earlier that day. When we arrived, the first person I looked for was of course Xeem, who just got off the fanvideocall with Monsta X's Minhyuk an hour before the exhibition was officially open (in fact he was the first person she gave a virtual tour too heheh). The mood was celebratory in every way, I'm so happy for her!
A happy 🌺Xeem Noor with her work of handmade dyes and fiber crafts
🏃🏻♀️Cassielelolea explaining to Hakym & Yani how her runs inspired her ink work
Glad I could catch up with Afi Noor (Xeem's sister and fellow Monbebe)!
My Thoughts
Although I had a long day, I'm so glad I managed to drop by and check out all the work available. I am blown away by the fact that each piece displayed are products of not just sweat (e.g. one of the methods Xeem uses to get plant dye involves using a hammer) but also time and deep contemplation.
Reading each artist's description of their work is also fascinating!
I look forward to their future work and hope they continue making such thoughtful art. :)
Xeem Noor (2022) - Open Your Eyes and Come Inside
Last Updated: 2023-02-13
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