“Who would go through the hassle of flying from their hometowns to Miri, enduring the discomfort of hours-long drives and unpredictable weather to do plein-air painting all over Sarawak, when one can simply rely photographs as references for their paintings”?

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In this digital age, the convenience of technology has slowly changed the way we connect with one another. When almost everything can be done with a tap on a screen, a ‘like’ on an Instagram post is deemed enough to show our love for one another, while replying to a text message five business days later has become acceptable instead of simply being present. Somewhere along the way, genuine human interaction has begun to feel like a burden.

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Yet, perhaps now more than ever, we find ourselves yearning for the warmth of being together - for conversations, shared moments, and a sense of belonging. Under Sarawak Skies celebrates this simple yet meaningful connection, bringing artists and local communities together through encounters, conversations, and shared experiences.

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Presenting Sarawak beyond its traditional image, Under Sarawak Skies invites audiences to savour the essence of the Land of the Hornbills and glimpse its communities through scenes captured on canvas. 

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From shared conversations and everyday moments to the sights, people, and traditions encountered along the way, Under Sarawak Skies preserves these fleeting encounters - moments that might otherwise have simply passed by. 

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 Ling Ke Jia & Hoan Kee Huang