Malaysia Artist -- Chan Kok Hooi

Solo Exhibitions

2012
- Sell Out(a fringe event of Art Stage Singapore Art Fair 2012), Art Seasons, Singapore.
  (14 Jan ~ 12 Feb 2012)
2010
- I See(k) You: Recent works by Chan Kok Hooi
  Galeri Petronas, Suria KLCC, Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  (12 Oct 2010 ~ 9 Jan 2011)
- You Are Carnivores, Pierogi Gallery, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
  (8 Jan ~ 7 Feb 2010)
2008
- 相馆 Photo Store, a local photo store in Feijiacun Village, Laiguangying East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China.
  (Supported by Red Gate Gallery International Artists Residency Program)
  北京市朝阳区来广营东路费家村当地相馆 (红门画廊国际驻地艺术家计划协办)
2007
- “Imitating …… ”, Red Mill Gallery, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, Vermont, USA.

Group Exhibitions

2012
- Kembara Jiwa/Travelling Soul, Taman Budaya, Yogyakarta; Selasar Sunaryo Art Space, Bandung, Indonesia.
- Transit A4, HOM Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Modus Vivendi, Pierogi Gallery, New York, USA.
- Two Person Show, WooJaeGil Art Museum, Gwangju, South Korea.
- Asia Art Studio Resident Artists Exhibition, Metro Gallery, Gwangju, South Korea.
- Self Portraits, Mudeung Gallery, Gwangju, South Korea.
- Penang State Art Gallery Permanent Collection 1965-2011, Penang State Museum & Art Gallery, Penang, Malaysia.
- A Meter Diameter, HOM Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2011
- Art Seasons 10th Anniversary Show, Art Seasons, Singapore.
- Art Stage Singapore 2011, with Art Seasons. Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Hall, Singapore.
2010
- Asian Art Fairnale, Haslla Art World Museum, Gangneung, Korea.
- Royal Over-Seas League Annual Scholars' Exhibition 2010, The Gallery @ Oxo Tower, London, UK.
- Dongxi – Things, Kunstverein Baden, Baden, Austria.
- Idiolect: Contemporary Art from Asia, Art Seasons Gallery, Singapore.
- Sovereign Asian Art Prize 2009, The Rotunda, Exchange Square, Hong Kong.
2009
- Animamix Biennial: Visual Attract & Attack, 5 Dec 2009 - 31 Jan 2010, Museum of Contemporary Art, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Malaysian Art Idols: New Directions/Different Voices, Matrade Exhibition and Convention Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Iskandar Malaysia Contemporary Art Show 2009, Danga City Mall, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
2008
- Semesta, La Galleria Pall Mall, London, UK.
- 'Spirit of Travel': Louis Vuitton Art Prize, Tumon Sands Plaza, Tumon, Guam.
- Sovereign Asian Art Prize 2008, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore; The Landmark, Hong Kong.
- Borobudur Southeast Asian Contemporary Auction, Suntec Convention Centre, Singapore.
- Susurmasa/Timelines, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- "Mea Culpa", R A Fine Arts, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Exhibition 3 - RBS Malihom Artist in Residence Programme of the Wawasan Open University, One Menerung Show Unit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2007
- Jejak, Indonesia National Gallery, Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Louis Vuitton Art Prize, The Landmark Atrium, Hong Kong.
- Sovereign Asian Art Prize, The Landmark Atrium, Hong Kong.
- Larasati-Pictures of Asia Fine Art Auction, Marriot Hotel, Singapore.
- Malaysia Young Contemporaries Award, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Antara Merdeka, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Exhibition Two- ABN AMRO Malihom Artist in Residence Programme of the Wawasan Open University, The ABN AMRO Building, Penang, Malaysia.
- 18 @ 8, Wei Ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Artriangle: Malaysia Philippines Indonesia, Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2006
- The 12th International Biennial Print and Drawing Exhibition, R.O.C. National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, Taiwan.
- 18@8, Kuala Lumpur -Karachi, Amin Gulgee Gallery, Karachi, Pakistan.
- Larasati-Pictures of Asia Fine Art Auction, Marriot Hotel, Singapore.
- Bank Negara Malaysia Art Invitational 2006, Central Bank of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Mind, Body & Soul II, Wei-Ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Come Closer - a miniature show of 2-D and 3-D works, Maya Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Convergence-Contemporary Malaysian Art, Wei-ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- 10 Years On… , NN Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2005
- The Beppu Asia Biennale of Contemporary Art 2005, Beppu Art Museum, Beppu , Oita, Japan.
- Malaysia Open Show 2005, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Recent Acquisitions, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Mind, Body & Soul, Wei-Ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2004
- Malaysia Young Contemporaries 2004, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Philip Morris ASEAN Art Awards 2004, National Art Gallery, Bangkok, Thailand.
2003
- Philip Morris Malaysia-ASEAN Art Awards, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
1996
- Diploma Show - FA9616, Malaysian Institute of Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
1995
- The Swatch Malaysia "Street Painting 95", The Mall, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Young Talents 1995, Bank Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Shah Alam Open 1995, Gallery Shah Alam, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

Awards

2011
- Nominee - Asia Pacific Breweries Foundation Signature Art Prize, Singapore Art Museum, Singapore.
2009
- Receipient - Royal Over - Seas League Visual Arts Travel Scholarships 2009, United Kingdom.
- Finalist - Sovereign Asian Art Prize 2009, Hong Kong.
2008
- Sole Recipient - Galeri Petronas International Visual Arts Residency Award 2008, Galeri Petronas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Finalist - Sovereign Asian Art Prize 2008, Hong Kong.
2007
- Jurors Award- Malaysia Young Contemporaries 2006, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Finalist - Louis Vuitton Art Prize, Hong Kong.
- Finalist - Sovereign Asian Art Prize, Hong Kong.
- Grant Recipient - ABN AMRO Malihom Artist-in-residence Programme of Wawasan Open University, Penang, Malaysia.
- Nominee of Best Set Design - ADA Drama Awards 2007, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2006 / 2007
- Asian Artists Fellowships, Freeman Foundation Vermont Studio Center Award, USA.
2006
- Selected Prize- The 12th International Biennial Print and Drawing Exhibition, R.O.C. National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, Taiwan.
2005
- The Mayor of Beppu Prize - The Beppu Asia Biennale of Contemporary Art, Beppu Art Museum, Beppu, Oita, Japan.
2004
- Top 3 Winner (2D Category) - Malaysia Young Contemporaries 2004, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Nominee of Best Set Design-4th Ping-stage Chinese Theatre Awards, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2003
- Top 5 Winner - Philip Morris Malaysia-ASEAN Art Awards, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Nominee of Best Original Set Design - 2nd BOH Cameronian Art Awards, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
1992
- Full Scholarship Art Award, Malaysian Institute of Art, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Artist Residencies

Selected Public and Private Collections

Selected Bibliography

2010
- "I See(k) You: Look closer, Look again", ArtMalaysia magazine, Issue 10, pg.86 & pg.87.
- Fazleena Aziz, "Double treats for art enthusiasts", The Star, 26 October 2010, M16 & M17.
- I See(k) You: Recent works by Chan Kok Hooi, Authors: Hajah Hartini Abdullah, Syed Nabil Syed Nahar, Li En Chong, Chai Chang Hwang, Published by Galeri Petronas, 80 pages.
- Rachel Jena, "Progress Report", Time Out Kuala Lumpur magazine, issue: October 2010, pg.66.
- Animamix Biennial: Visual Attract & Attack, Authors: Yong-Ping Lee, J.J. Shih, Victoria Lu, Yu-Chieh Lin, Published by Taipei Culture Foundation & Museum of Contemporary Art, Taipei, pg.146 - pg.149.
- Malaysian Contemporary Art: The Aliya and Farouk Khan Collection, Authors: Farouk Khan, Leila Khan, Rachel Jena,Joshua Fernadez et al, Published by The Aliya and Farouk Khan Collection.
- Navkirat Sodhi, "Chan Kok Hooi: a selection of his works", M Magazine(India), Vol 05 Issue 07, pg.048 - pg.051.
- "Fine Fashion", 女友 NuYou Magazine, issue: July 2010, pg.228 & pg.229
- Jewel Chuaunsu, "Art @ Malaysia" Contemporary Art of Philippines Magazine, Issue 10.
- Taiwan dpi magazine vol.08: dpi 經典特刊第 8 輯《異。動‧漫遊》The Variation of Animation and Comic Art , issue: March 2010, pg.076 - pg.083.
2009
- Territory Magazine Vol: 10 - Impermanence and the nature of Imagination, Pg.56 ~ Pg.60
- Icon风华 Magazine July 2009 - 艺术风景线:荒谬色彩里的人生意义, by 温丽琴, Pg.91 ~ Pg.97
- Senikini: Malaysian Art Now issue #01(published by National Art Gallery Malaysia) - Cover Artist
- The Star - Failure: the mother of success, by Vivienne Pal, StarMag, Sunday 1 March 2009, SM14 & SM15.
2008
- The Edge - Artists' Sanctuary, by Grace Chin, 8 September 2008, 16 & 17.
- New Strait Times - Yielding to nature, by Rachael Philip, 8 June 2008, Sunday People R10 & R15.
- Guang Ming Daily光明日报 - 画家曾国辉-深山作画避尘嚣, by许柳青, 19 May 2008, D1.
- Utusan Malaysia - Transformasi Sastera ke Kanvas, by Azman Ismail, 7 April 2008, Muka 24.
2007
- Artist's Favourite - Directory of Penang Artists, Published by Penang State Museum & Art Gallery, Pg. 72 & 73.
- Kwong Wah Yit Poh光华日报 - 驻地创作,新旧结合, by 陈燕妮, 11 November 2007, B1.
- The Star - Sovereign Boost for the Arts, by Vivienne Pal, 2 September 2007, SM15.
2006
- VMAG Magazine March 2006 - 专访曾国辉-迷宫式创意公司, by 蔡长璜(Chai Chang Hwang), Column:Vibes-Arty-arty Pg.140-142.
- 向艺Shian's Art Bilingual Magazine Issue 100 - 18 Galleries Recommend Chinese-Malaysian Artists with Most Potential.
2005
- Plan B Magazine Issue 007 - Great Expectations, by Abdul Aziz Draim & Sam Yen.
2004
- The Star - Reflecting Malaysia and Beyond, by Li En Chong, 7 November 2004.
- The Star - More than Meets the Eye, by Veronica Shunmugam, 15 August 2004.
- Nanyang Yang Siang Pau 南洋商报 - Philip Morris东协艺术奖, by 胡美婷, 26 August 2004.
2003
- The Star - Showing The Way, by Li En Chong, 21 September 2003.

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