20 June 2008The Royal Seal of Approval : Galeri Chandan located at 15, Jalan Gelenggang, Bukit Damansara opened on a grand scale, officiated by HRH The Regent of Perak Darul Ridzuan, Raja Dr Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah.
One for the album: (from left) Guest Curator Nur Hanim Khairuddin, Executive Director Mohamad Faisal Ghazali, Semangat Chandan’s Patron Dato’ Seri Abdul Azim Mohd Zabidi, Managing Director Mohammad Nazli Abdul Aziz and Guest Curator Hasnul Jamal Saidon posed for cameras in front of the gallery’s entrance.
Meeting of Minds: Raja Azhar holds his audience captive by explaining the final intricacies of the creative process to (centre) DYTM Raja Muda Perak Darul Ridzuan Raja Dr Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah as (from left) Hasnul Jamal Saidon, Nur Hanim Khairuddin, Mohamad Nazli and Dato’ Seri Abdul Azim listen intently.
Deep in thoughts: DYTM Raja Muda Perak Darul Ridzuan Raja Dr Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah shares a contemplative moment flanked by (from left) Puan Noorsita – the late Jeri Azhari’s wife, Dato’ Seri Abdul Azim and wife Datin Seri Raihan and also the gallery’s guest curator Hasnul Jamal Saidon.
Flower power: Attention to detail was evident at the Galeri Chandan launch, as seen in the extravagant display of flower arrangements right down to the lavish buffet spread.
Words by Yvonne Yoong
Pictures by Hafiz Ismail