Opening: 10 Jan 2006, 8pm (exhibition runs until 15 Jan 2006)
Venue: 67, Jalan Tempinis 1, Lucky Garden, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur.

On August of 2005, 30 year-old visual artist Yong Ching Sui discovered he had contracted kidney cancer. Immediate surgery to remove the infected kidney was carried out but the cancer had already spread to other parts of the body. Now, bedridden in Tung Shin Hospital undergoing further treatment.

He wishes to travel to China for a special treatment once he can get out of the hospital bed.

This charity exhibition aims to help Ching Sui relief some of his medical expenses and fulfill his wish of traveling to China for treatment.

Artworks on exhibition include works by Yong Ching Sui himself, his close friends', up-and-coming young artists' and established artists' works.

50% to 100% of the proceeds from the sales of the exhibition will go directly to relieving Ching Sui's medical expenses. A Collection Box will also be prepared for those who wish to donate money.

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Yong Ching Sui was born in Sibu, Sarawak in 1975. He graduated fron the Malaysian Institute of Art in 1998 with a Diploma in Fine Art. After graduation, he worked mainly as a freelancer painting murals for commercial spaces and hanging exhibitions at various art galleries around K.L.

Ching Sui exhibited his artworks regularly. Notable group exhibitions include "Aku99: Potret Diri at Galeri Peronas, KLCC, "Climbing the Wall" at MADC, K.L. and "Painted Memories" at Stonor Center, K.L. He also had solo exhibitions: "Drawing Exhibtion" at Alliance Francaise, Pulau Pinang and "Participation" at Space Spirit Studio, K.L. He was awarded Honourable Mention at the 1999 Philip Morris Malaysian Art Award and was a member of artist group Wall Lizards. As recently as July 2005, he participated in the group exhibition "Dream, Delirium + Face" at Reka Art Space.

Besides painting, Ching Sui's other interests include playing musical instruments. He also bakes delicious cakes. As a person, Ching Sui is always willing to help others and is a joy to be around his company.

YONG CHING SUI FUNDRAISING EXHIBITION
The exhibition will be held at 67, Jalan Tempinis 1, Lucky Garden, Bangsar, K.L. Operating hours 12pm -8pm. Other times by Appointment only. Click for location map

For further enquiries please contact Caecar 012-366 9256, Chong Yong 019 620 0828, Perng Fey - 017 621 1716 or Yoong Chia - 016 374 5848

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