{"id":24014,"date":"2024-11-22T11:38:53","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T03:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/?post_type=portfolio&#038;p=24014"},"modified":"2025-02-08T16:04:45","modified_gmt":"2025-02-08T08:04:45","slug":"188-play-group-show-3-december-2024-31-january-2025-press-release","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/portfolio-item\/188-play-group-show-3-december-2024-31-january-2025-press-release\/","title":{"rendered":"18@8 pLAy | Group show | 3 December 2024 &#8211; 31 January 2025 &#8211; Press Release"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='artists-title'  class='avia-section av-wzxfy-77fbe52c1cf8321d116a453207fea95c main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-bg-style-scroll  container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-24014'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column av-1zhvju6-2663412d874eb16dee3244b28dafbbd2 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div '   ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1tqmk5q-f9725246f0311b6ed775448246cc8050\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1tqmk5q-f9725246f0311b6ed775448246cc8050{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-1tqmk5q-f9725246f0311b6ed775448246cc8050 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"font-family: 'eb garamond'; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/portfolio-item\/188-play-group-show-3-december-2024-31-january-2025-works\/\">WORKS<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/portfolio-item\/188-play-group-show-3-december-2024-31-january-2025-press-release\/\">PRESS RELEASE<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/portfolio-item\/188-play-group-show-3-december-2024-31-january-2025-insitu\/\">INSITU<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/portfolio-item\/188-play-group-show-3-december-2024-31-january-2025-artist-biography\/\">ARTIST BIOGRAPHY<\/a>\uff5c<a href=\"https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/18@8-pLAy_e-catalogue.pdf\">E-BOOKLET<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/portfolio-item\/188-play-x-cziplee-decopatch-13th-february-2025\/\">DECOPATCH<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"font-family: 'eb garamond'; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; text-align: left;\">&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class='flex_column av-14g02em-469a3e72b1cddec153315a43b2ed6705 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div column-top-margin'   ><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  style='font-size:14px; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'open sans thin'; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 25px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">18@8 pLAy<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Can you still play?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As we journey into adulthood, play often fades under the weight of responsibilities, societal expectations, and a preference for caution and routine. The joy and spontaneity of play that was once natural in childhood may become elusive, restricted by the seriousness that often accompanies maturation. Yet play is not just for children; it is a vital skill and a mental reprieve, one that transcends age and brings balance to our complex lives.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Wei-Ling Gallery is pleased to present \u2018<em>18@8 pLAy<\/em>\u2019 (pronounced \u201cplay la\u201d), a group exhibition that invites a rediscovery of the often-neglected art of play. In Malaysia, \u201cla\u201d is a colloquial expression that adds emphasis, subtle emotion, and resonance to words, embodying the exhibition\u2019s spirit of joy, curiosity, and a return to a more playful and authentic self.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Today, games and toys cater to diverse audiences, with models, puzzles, board-games, and video games appealing as much to adults as to children. From complex strategy games to digital favourites like \u2018Minecraft\u2019, these activities remind us of the immersive experience that play offers, cutting across generational divides and uniting people in creativity and challenge.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2018<em>18@8 pLAy<\/em>\u2019 unites 16 artists in exploring the many facets of adult play and its place within adult life. Offering a counterbalance to the weight of contemporary times, this exhibition invites moments of respite, where the noise fades and temporary distractions restore clarity and hope, allowing us to reapproach today\u2019s challenges with renewed perspective. Each creation blurs age boundaries and challenges societal expectations, providing a brief escape and an appreciation for the beauty of a playful mindset.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Curator: Zhen Feng Ang<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Featured Artists: Anas Afandi, Anisa Abdullah, Anwar, Chen Wei Meng, Cheng Yen Pheng, Cheong Kiet Cheng, Chin Kong Yee, Choy Chun Wei, H.H. Lim, Hamidi Hadi, Ivan Lam, Khabir Roslan, Norma Abbas, Sean Lean, Wong Chee Meng, Yau Bee Ling<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8216;<em>18@8 pLAy<\/em>&#8216; is featured at is featured at Wei-Ling Gallery and Wei-Ling Contemporary from 3 December 2024 &#8211; 31 January 2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Wei-Ling Gallery is located at No 8, Jalan Scott, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Admission hours are Tuesday \u2013 Friday 10am \u2013 6pm, Saturday 10am \u2013 5pm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Exhibition is open by appointment only. For appointments and further assistance, please contact +60322601106 or e-mail siewboon@weiling-gallery.com<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This exhibition is supported by:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24017\" src=\"https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Czip-Lee-Main-logotype_Black-300x65.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"125\" height=\"27\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Czip-Lee-Main-logotype_Black-300x65.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Czip-Lee-Main-logotype_Black-1030x224.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Czip-Lee-Main-logotype_Black-768x167.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Czip-Lee-Main-logotype_Black-1536x334.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Czip-Lee-Main-logotype_Black-2048x446.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Czip-Lee-Main-logotype_Black-1500x327.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Czip-Lee-Main-logotype_Black-705x154.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 125px) 100vw, 125px\" \/>&nbsp; &nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24016\" src=\"https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DECOPATCH-NOIR-HD-300x104.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"121\" height=\"42\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DECOPATCH-NOIR-HD-300x104.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DECOPATCH-NOIR-HD-1030x357.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DECOPATCH-NOIR-HD-768x266.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DECOPATCH-NOIR-HD-1536x532.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DECOPATCH-NOIR-HD-2048x709.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DECOPATCH-NOIR-HD-1500x520.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DECOPATCH-NOIR-HD-705x244.jpg 705w, https:\/\/weiling-gallery.com\/gallery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DECOPATCH-NOIR-HD-1210x423.jpg 1210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 121px) 100vw, 121px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>ABOUT CzipLee<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">At CzipLee, we&#8217;re family. And we&#8217;re here to meet your needs. Whether it&#8217;s something ordinary or extraordinary, come experience family-style service, at your very own neighbourhood store filled with our best selection of books, stationery and more.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CzipLee defined in all its meaning reflects the traditional family-run business principles. &#8220;Czip&#8221; means the gathering of the certain few coming together in a unit which is reflected in the tightly knit family unit. But unity comes to naught without strength, which is why&#8230; &#8220;Lee&#8221; means endurance, strength and vision.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>ABOUT D\u00e9copatch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">D\u00e9copatch is a creative brand for DIY lovers, D\u00e9copatch offers vibrant decorative paper and easy-to-use materials for personalising and transforming everyday objects. Perfect for adding a unique, handcrafted touch to any project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-qtngku-ee89bf7bd1df6780405e000911b70bac\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-qtngku-ee89bf7bd1df6780405e000911b70bac{\nheight:40px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-qtngku-ee89bf7bd1df6780405e000911b70bac hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"WORKS | PRESS RELEASE | INSITU | ARTIST BIOGRAPHY\uff5cE-BOOKLET | DECOPATCH &nbsp; 18@8 pLAy Can you still play? As we journey into adulthood, play often fades under the weight of responsibilities, societal expectations, and a preference for caution and routine. 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