Partnered with Capri by Fraser hotel in August 2024, Just Want Coffee or JWC has recently inaugurated its very first art exhibition, ‘The Moments’ with an artist from Kuala Lumpur, Richard Leow, at JWC The Factory 30 (JWC) in Mount Austin.
With 15 abstract and contemporary paintings, 18 original charcoal on paper artworks, and 6 on-demand reproductions, the exhibition allowed visitors to reflect on life’s fleeting moments through a unique blend of art and coffee culture.
“The exhibition created a space of mindfulness and connection, enhancing the cafe’s ambiance and attracting art enthusiasts, coffee lovers, and the local community,” said JWC.
Joey Lai, the COO of JWC Coffee, coordinated with Richard Leow to curate the artwork on display. She mentioned that JWC would like to support more local artists, including painters and musicians, by hosting their ideas in the space they have at JWC, particularly Mount Austin’s The Factory 30.
Richard Leow, the artist of The Moments, relayed that the exhibit stemmed from his personal artistic experience that began since he was a child, where he learned to express himself through drawing on papers.
As a life coach, he was constantly encouraging his mentees to push themselves outside of their comfort zones, and he felt compelled to act as an example. This is when and how his painting path resumed in adulthood, culminating in the exhibition.
Richard welcomed the visitors to feel and touch the paintings that were exhibited at JWC. One of the art pieces is meant to show an ocean, where at an eye level, you could see the vastness of the sea.
Another unique experience for the public is being able to enjoy a great cup of coffee and tasty pastries while the eyes feasted on the visuals of artistry, then the brain enjoys creative interpretations of each of the paintings.
The Moments will be exhibiting art pieces that are also on sale to the public from 25th October to 20th December 2024.
QR Code is placed near each painting for details and purchasing purposes.
JWC The Factory 30 is located at Jalan Mutiara Emas 5/3, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru.
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