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Artist Profile

Rekha Menon is a self-taught artist who finally took the plunge to go full-time into visual arts after over a decade being a branding and media relations professional. Menon, a Malaysian artist born and based in Kuala Lumpur, combines naïve figurations and abstract motifs in her body of work. She loves to explore the mystery of our subconscious mind.  Her bright and colourful palette flows with lines, shapes, patterns, symbols and shading to signify the plethora of expressions and feelings. Menon’s artworks have been showcased at international platforms in Italy, Japan, Singapore and Thailand. She was recognized with a Honourable Award by the International Watercolour Society for its 2018 International Watercolour Biennale. Her works are currently in private collections in Italy, Indonesia, Germany, Norway, Sri Lanka, Bangkok, Singapore and Malaysia.

Artist Statement

I am a contemporary artist working with mixed media. My artworks tend to gravitate towards naïve and pop art. I use a lot of bright colours, repetitive patterns and textures in my artworks. My current influences are Yayoi Kusama, Izumi Kato, Henri Matisse, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Rafiee Ghani, Charles Cham, Dedy Sufriadi and Heri Dono. Understanding the human element has always interested me. I love to explore the multi-dimensional aspect of us as humans through our emotions, self-awareness and interconnectedness. I believe that when every person is given the right care and opportunity, there will be more empathy and kindness in this world.

Selected Exhibitions

 

INTERNATIONAL

Karja Art Space - "Awakening" - Residency Solo Show - July 2022 - Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Chang Chui Gallery - "Friendship: Art & Connectivity" - October 2019 - Bangkok, Thailand

Padepokan Apel Watoe Gallery - "The Path of Love" - July 2019 - Jogjakarta, Indonesia

Mona Gallery - Group Show - "Celebrating Life" – March 2018 - Tokyo, Japan
 

 

LOCAL

ArtVoice Gallery - Awakening (Residency Solo Show) - September 2022 - KL, Malaysia

HOMs & Chetak 17 - Print Making Open Show 2022 - September 2022 - KL, Malaysia

Galeri Prima (ArtVoice Collective) - reSET - May 2022 - KL, Malaysia

MAYBANK Gallery - Virtual Show - "Light & Dark" - January 2022 - KL, Malaysia 

TheArtSeni - Hotel Art Show - "Momo's 2.0" – December 2021 - KL, Malaysia

National Art Gallery - MAEF Art Fair – December 2021 - KL, Malaysia

ArtVoice Gallery - Online Show - "Proud To Be Nude" – August 2021 - Selangor, Malaysia

Chetak12 - Online Show - "ArtAidArtist" – August 2021 - Selangor, Malaysia

Artomovement - Virtual Show - "VIRTUE (AL) 2.0" – August 2021 - Selangor, Malaysia

ArtVoice Gallery - Online Show - "Pop Art" – June 2021 - Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia & Philippines

Zhan Art Space - "Duality" – March 2021 - Selangor, Malaysia

KL City Art Gallery (ArtVoice Collective) - Online Show - "In This Moment" – February 2021 - MY & NY

Greydea Studio - "Part 2: Letter to Basquiat" – January 2021 - KL, Malaysia

Inner Joy Art Gallery - "Be Kind. Have Courage" – October 2020 - Selangor, Malaysia

Penang State Art Gallery & Museum - 'Beyond 2020' - August 2020 - Malaysia

Artemis Gallery - Part 1: Conversation with Basquiat" – August 2020 - Malaysia

Galeri Shah Alam - PERUPA - "Satu: Masterpiece" – March 2020 - Malaysia

Atelier 11 Gallery - "International Women’s Day" – March 2020 - Malaysia

Publika Art Show (UEM, Segaris & Artemis) - "Sama - Sama" - August 2019 - KL, Malaysia

Ilford Gallery - "ArtiKarya Incubation Program Graduation" - February 2019 - Malaysia

UM Art Gallery (Opposite Abstract Collective) - "Non-Finito" – December 2019 - Malaysia

Wicked Art Space (Studio Mekar Collective) - "MyMory" - November 2018 - Malaysia

2010 - present
Award

Honourable Award Recipient - International Watercolour Biennale 2018

2010 - present
Residency

Karja Art Space - Ubud, Bali, Indonesia - 2022

Education

MA in Communication Management (University of South Australia)

BA in Media & Communication (Murdoch University, Australia)

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