Empire Hotel holds local art exhibition

Local artists Hj Padzil Hj Ahmad (R) and Pg Roslan Pg Bakar (L) with Sumantri Endang (C) of The Empire Hotel & Country Club. Picture: Courtesy of The Empire Hotel & Country Club

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

THE Empire Hotel & Country Club plays a part in promoting tourism, and in supporting local interests, one of its initiatives is through exhibiting local paintings created by Brunei's very own talented artists.

The exhibition, which features exquisite local paintings, is currently open to the public until February 26 on level one of the main Atrium Lobby from 10am to 9pm.

Over 100 paintings illustrating the beauty of Brunei Darussalam is on display, with the theme "Negaraku Brunei Darussalam", in conjunction with the 28th National Day.

This includes Brunei's beautiful and natural scenery, flora and fauna, nature, living things, calligraphy art, portrait and contemporary art.

These unique and extraordinary paintings are done using various tools such as slate pencils, charcoal, water colour and others.

The Brunei Times