Chan Kok Hooi 曾国辉
- Full Time Artist.
- Born 1974, Penang, Malaysia.
- Currently lives and works in Penang, Malaysia.
Art Education
- 1996
- Graduated from Malaysian Institute of Art, Majoring in Painting.
Solo Exhibitions
- 2012
- 2010
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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)
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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
- 2011
- Art Seasons 10th Anniversary Show, Art Seasons, Singapore.
- Art Stage Singapore 2011, with Art Seasons. Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Hall, Singapore.
- 2010
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Asian Art Fairnale, Haslla Art World Museum, Gangneung, Korea.
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Royal Over-Seas League Annual Scholars' Exhibition 2010, The Gallery @ Oxo Tower, London, UK.
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Dongxi – Things, Kunstverein Baden, Baden, Austria.
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Idiolect: Contemporary Art from Asia, Art Seasons Gallery, Singapore.
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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.
- Pierogi Flat Files, Pierogi Gallery, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
- 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.
- Flat Files, Pierogi Gallery, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
- 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
- Top 30 Finalist - Sovereign Asian Art Prize 2009, Hong Kong.
- Winner - Royal Over - Seas League Visual Arts Travel Scholarships 2009, United Kingdom.
- 2008
- Top 30 Finalist - Sovereign Asian Art Prize 2008, Hong Kong. Please visit Sovereign Art Foundation.
- Sole Recipient- Galeri Petronas International Visual Arts Residency Award 2008, Galeri Petronas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- 2007
- Jurors Award- Malaysia Young Contemporaries 2006, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Finalist- Louis Vuitton Art Prize, Hong Kong.
- Top 30 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
- 2009
- Hospitalfield House, Arbroath, Scotland. (1 Sep ~ 30 Sep)
- 2008
- Red Gate Gallery, Beijing, China. (1 Sep ~ 15 Nov)
- Malihom, Penang, Malaysia. (1 Jan ~ 30 Jun)
- 2007
- Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, Vermont, USA. (1 Feb ~ 30 Mar)
- ABN AMRO Malihom Artist in Residence Programme of the Wawasan Open University, Penang, Malaysia. (1 July ~ 31 Dec)
Selected Public and Private Collections
- National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Penang State Art Gallery, Penang, Malaysia.
- Singapore Art Museum, Singapore.
- Beppu Art Museum, Beppu, Oita, Japan.
- National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, Taiwan.
- Royal Over-Seas League, London, UK.
- Hospitalfield House, Arbroath, Scotland.
- Royal Bank of Scotland Gallery, Penang, Malaysia.
- NN Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Wei Ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Malihom, Penang, Malaysia.
- Seksan Design, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Alex and Humphrey Carey, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Aliya and Farouk Khan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Pakhruddin & Fatimah Sulaiman, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Dr. Steve and Rosemary Wong, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Dr. Askandar Kamel, Kuala Lumprur, Malaysia.
- Teng Jee Hum, Singapore.
- Linda Neo, Singapore.
- Li En Chong, Hong Kong.
- Private collectors in Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Guam, London, New York.
Selected Bibliography
- 2010
- 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.
Related Experience
- 2007
- My 15 Fly Away Like a Bird, Penang ZaoXinChang Theatre Troupe, Penang & Kuala Lumpur.
- 2006
- Fifteen Billion Memories, Penang ZaoXinChang Theatre Troupe, Penang & Perlis & Kuala Lumpur.
- 2005
- Play Time directed by Loh Kok Man, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre.
- 2004
- Man on the Moon directed by Yves Yap, DA Theatre, Kuala Lumpur.
- The Illusion directed by Rey Buono, Roof Top Theatre, Kuala Lumpur.
- 2003
- Untitled directed by Loh Kok Man, Dataran Merdeka Actors Studio Box, Kuala Lumpur.
- 2004
- Actor & co-director in “Antigony”, Zero Space creative workshop, Kuala Lumpur.
- Co-director in “Dream walking under the sun”, Zero Space creative workshop, Kuala Lumpur.
- 2003
- Director in “God can see”, Zero Space creative workshop, Kuala Lumpur.
- 2002
- Director of "Blind", Dan Dan Director's Workshop, Kuala Lumpur.
- Actor in "Where Is My B.B.?" directed by Tam Sie Hong, Dataran Merdeka Actors Studio Theatre, Kuala Lumpur.
- Set painter in "Siddhartha", a musical directed by Ho Lin Huay, The Johannesberg Civic Theatre, Durban-Playhouse, Capetown-Artscape, South Africa.
- 2001
- Actor in "Burn" directed by Woon Fook Sen, Dataran Merdeka Actors Studio Box, Kuala Lumpur.
- Actor in "Han's Family" directed by Ho Shih Phin, Thean Hou Buddhist Temple Hall, Kuala Lumpur.
- 1999
- Stage Crew in "Siddhartha" directed by Ho Lin Huay, Bukit Jalil Putra Stadium, Kuala Lumpur.