Exhibition

Scaled Down: Small Works with Big Stories

Exploring personal engagement, focus, and creativity through limited scale.

Artists immerse themselves in the artworks during the exhibition.

G13 Gallery presents Scaled Down: Small Works with Big Stories, a contemporary group exhibition showcasing 24 Malaysian artists at Yap Ah Shak House, Kuala Lumpur. Running from November 1 to 9, 2025, this exhibition explores how creative limitation can become a source of focus and innovation, proving that size does not define impact.

Departing from the grand scale often associated with contemporary art, Scaled Down invites viewers to experience intimacy through constraint. Each artwork is limited to a maximum size of 80 x 80 cm, encouraging artists to distill their concepts with precision and clarity. Within this framework, the exhibition reveals how small surfaces can hold expansive ideas, and how subtle gestures can convey powerful narratives.

The curatorial approach offers each artist an individual wall, allowing distinct voices to stand on their own while collectively forming a rhythmic and cohesive visual experience. The show also highlights a strong presence of emerging young artists, making it an exciting space to discover fresh talent. With accessible price points, the exhibition creates opportunities for new collectors to begin their journey in contemporary art. The atmosphere during the opening was lively and full of energy, a true celebration of creativity and community.

Participating artists include Adli, Aimman Hafizal, Aliff Danial, Amirul Aiman, Amy Nazira, Azaikmal Rashid, Azizi Latif, Chayanin Kwangkaew, Fadzril Fakaruddin, Faris Ridzwan, Fazrin Abd Rahman, Gabriel Cheah, Haziq Syawal, Hidayat Arshad, Izzuddin Basiron, Jazz Tee Yujie, Khairudin Zainudin, Lim Tong Xin, Loqman Zainal, Luqman Ismail, Nor Tijan Firdaus, Noor Zahran, Shafiq Nordin, and Yiji Lee Sou Ven.Each artist contributes a unique voice, collectively showcasing how limitation can lead to innovation. From vivid compositions to delicate assemblages, their works demonstrate that small formats can still hold powerful and expansive ideas.

Scaled Down ultimately reminds us that meaning in art is not measured by magnitude but by intention. Within these modest dimensions lies a spectrum of stories, quiet, intricate, and deeply human.

A collection of artworks by Izzuddin Basiron at the gallery entrance.

Azaikmal explains their mixed media works to the visitors.

Amirul Aiman talks to visitors about their artworks, presented in a range of sizes.

A striking piece by Nor Tijan Firdaus that transforms discarded materials into refined contemporary art.

Fadzril Fakaruddin shares the story behind his artwork with visitors.

Fadzril Fakaruddin’s piece, painted in acrylic on a 46 x 152.5 cm canvas, showcases his vibrant style.

Visitors immerse themselves in the series of melted vintage gadgets by Noor Zahran. Each melted gadget captures a moment when progress advanced, replacing the familiar with newer technology.

Kenny Teng, founder of G13, engages in conversation with visitors during the exhibition.

Mixed media piece by Jazz Tee Yujie, created using tinted charcoal and coloured pencil.

Luqman Ismail explains his work, created using hydro masking and spray paint on canvas, to the visitors.

Khairudin Zainudin explains his work about land and the importance of natural resources to art collector.

Art collector view Khairudin Zainudin’s artwork while listening to his explanation.

Fazrin shares the story behind his artwork, saying he was inspired by Pac-Man characters. This is one of my favourite artwork in this show.

A cereal box-shaped artwork by Aimman Hafizal, containing something inside it when shaken.

Haziq Syawal’s Iqra Series, painted in acrylic on jute, showcasing textured layers and vibrant tones.

Loqman Zainal explains his artwork, created with acrylic on a 77 x 61 cm canvas, to the visitors.

Visitors explore Adli’s Menuju Gerhana Cinta series, engaging with its layered narratives.

The artist examines Chayanin Kwangkaew’s artwork, created with oil and acrylic on linen

A painting in acrylic on canvas and an installation made with acrylic and industrial paint on a vinyl sculpture by Shafiq Nordin.

The artist views Azizi Latif’s artwork up close. All of his pieces are sold out.

Gabriel Cheah shares the stories behind his diverse range of artworks with visitors.

Monochrome artwork by Aliff Danial, created with ink, charcoal, and pastel on canvas. All pieces sold out.

Visit g13gallery.com for more information about this exhibition.

All photos were shot with a Canon EOS RP + RF 35mm f1.8 lens.