Shifting Whispers

“Shifting Whispers” is a multidisciplinary exhibition by the artistic collective Parallax that maps the geographical and narrative layers of our environment. Utilizing a unique “Core and Canopy” layout, the programme features five individual artistic islands (the Cores) that represent different facets of identity and landscape, all unified by a collective canopy that represents the fluid, shifting connections between them.

The exhibition brings together five distinct voices exploring personal interpretations of the unseen: Thanesh Kichi, Rozeree Mohamed, Siti Gunong, Plengpin Khunwang, and Norfatihah Yusof.

At the heart of the exhibition is The Nexus, a collaborative centrepiece installation where all five artists’ mediums intersect to form a single, breathing entity.

“Shifting Whispers” invites festival-goers to journey into the unknown and navigate a multisensory forest of memories. By moving away from rigid definitions of art, these artists demonstrate that creativity is a state of constant evolution, ultimately blurring the lines between the observer and the living environment.

[Artist Sharing]
Artists in Conversation from Shifting Whispers

Date: 3 August 2026 (Monday)
Time: 11am
Venue: The Whiteaways Arcade
Free Admission but pre-registration is required.

Go behind the scenes of “Shifting Whispers” in this intimate sharing session with the artists of Parallax. Through conversations and reflections, the artists will share insights into the ideas, processes, and inspirations behind the multidisciplinary exhibition, offering audiences a deeper understanding of the stories, landscapes, and personal interpretations that shape their works.

Featuring Thanesh Kichi, Rozeree Mohamed, Siti Gunong, Plengpin Khunwang, and Norfatihah Yusof, the session explores the connections between identity, environment, and artistic expression, while revealing the creative journeys behind the exhibition’s unique “Core and Canopy” concept.

An opportunity for audiences to engage directly with the artists, “Artists in Conversation” invites dialogue, curiosity, and new perspectives on the evolving relationship between art and the world around us.

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