maryjames art gallery: 2014

maryjames art gallery, a private art gallery was established in January 2010. Its main focus is to collect, to conserve, to exhibit, to promote, to cultivate awareness and the appreciation of art among all levels of society particularly in Kota Kinabalu. In the earlier stage of its existence when it did not have its own premises, the art collection was exhibited in the shopping complex podium and local hotel.

maryjames art gallery is named after its Director, Ellie Hwong's parents, James and Mary. The art gallery was opened about 100 pieces of art in her own personal collection since year 2005. Her collections gradually increase up to 170 pieces until today. As a young Art Gallery, the emphasis is on the promotion of contemporary artists with potential in the art world but lack the space and opportunity to showcase their works. Due to limited space (spanning 1,171 square feet), we are only able to display about 40 pieces of works at a time on rotation. The display is change every 2-3 months.

Apart from organizing special exhibitions on a regular basis at the gallery, maryjames art gallery also acquires its own collection of art pieces through purchasing as well as consignments from artists. In this way we have access to a wide array of works in various media like watercolor, oil, acrylic as well as mixed media. We also have batik and ceramic works and sculptures, to suite the taste and needs of the various art collectors abroad and at home.

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