Penang artisans get a boost through the Creative Brands Penang platform
Saturday, 08 Aug 2020 08:55 AM MYTGEORGE TOWN, Aug 8 — Talented Penang-based artisans and their creative products will be showcased in a pop-up event under the Creative Brands Penang platform today.
“It is just like how GTF was all about branding Penang, this will be a platform to brand the artists and creatives in Penang,” he said. “I made calls, asked around and approached local artisans and came up with a list of 100 people,” he said.The artisans and artists picked were carefully curated to present a narrative with Penang as the birthplace of the crafts.
To kick off the platform, a pop-up showcase featuring 18 artisans and artists will be held at the UAB Building this evening.
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