Day out at the National Art Gallery

Isn’t it funny how one wants to explore the outside world (overseas) but one hasn’t even done much exploring in one’s own country? This is the case yesterday, as I went to the National Art Gallery for the first time with my Japanese friend, Azusa.

The gallery was very spacious. With more than 2500 pieces of art on display, there are three levels with 2 or 3 halls on each. Ground hall, if I’m not mistaken, showcases arcrylic, oil paintings, mostly big pieces of fine art. This was the hall that displays 2 pieces that really captivated me.

Inderaputra by Anuar Abdul Rashid

Anuar Abdul Rashid’s piece is so beautiful. Leaves one transported to the realm of fantasy.

Cool Afternoon at Brinchang Mossy Forest by Johan Marjonid

Johan Marjonid is a realist naturalist artiste and his specialty is the rainforest. This is not the piece at the gallery, but similar. I stood in awe as I slowly tried to comprehend his thoughts and his feelings as he painted the piece. I told Azusa, I felt like walking into it.

The second floor showcases paintings of Malaysian beauties. Although, I must say, I did not find anyone particularly beautiful.

Third floor is more contemporary art, with graffiti paintings and children’s artwork on display. Nothing fancy, though.

On every floor, there were steel and wooden sculptures. One steel sculpture really looked dangerous with sharp spikes all over. Azusa said, “Not for children”. There was one totempole about 8-feet tall which is quite fascinating.

Entrance is free, you must go, if you haven’t been.