Pangrok Sulap

Founded in 2010, ‘Pangrok’
is the local pronunciation of ‘punk rock’,
and ‘Sulap’ is a hut or a resting place
usually used by farmers in Sabah,
Borneo.

Pangrok Sulap is a Malaysian collective
of artists, musicians and social activists
with a mission to empower rural
communities and the marginalized
through art. Since 2013 woodcut prints have become
the Collective’s main tool in spreading
social messages, through large scale
exhibition works as well as handmade
merchandise including cloth badges, tote
bags, t-shirts and commissioned banners
for ev

ents. The Collective are strong
advocates for the DIY concept hence the
slogan 'Jangan Beli, Bikin Sendiri' (Don't
Buy, Do-it-yourself).

01/04/2026

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21/03/2026

SALAM AIDILFITRI

Kami ingin mengucapkan Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri dan memohon maaf zahir dan batin!

Di sebalik kesedapan rendang, ketupat, ayam masak merah, kuih makmur serta kemeriahan salam menyalam, semoga Hari Raya tahun ini dapat disambut dengan penuh kesederhanaan dan kegembiraan.

Salam kegembiraan buat semua.

05/03/2026

Day Two, Three and Four
The workshop continued with students from various fields of study, working together to create illustrated images for a new mural project at Yusuf Ishak House.

The mural is based on four main themes: leadership, sport, arts, and community. Through the workshop process, students shared ideas, experiences, and perspectives as members of the campus community.

The final sharing session became a moment of reflection on how their experiences as NUS students could be translated into artworks that carry memories and the collective spirit of the university.

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Hari Kedua, Ketiga dan Keempat
Bengkel diteruskan bersama pelajar NUS yang datang dari pelbagai bidang pengajian untuk menghasilkan ilustrasi imej bagi projek mural baharu di bangunan Yusuf Ishak House.

Tema mural ini berasaskan empat konsep utama: leadership, sport, arts dan community. Melalui proses bengkel, para pelajar berkongsi idea, pengalaman dan perspektif mereka sebagai sebahagian daripada komuniti kampus.

Sesi perkongsian di penghujung bengkel menjadi ruang refleksi tentang bagaimana pengalaman mereka sebagai pelajar di NUS diterjemahkan ke dalam karya yang membawa memori dan semangat kebersamaan di universiti ini.

05/03/2026

Day 1
A woodcut workshop with migrant workers in Singapore, organized by the NUS Museum. Participants from Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar and Bangladesh gathered, bringing stories of work, migration and everyday life.

Some of them are also writers from Migrant Writers of Singapore. In this shared space, words meet prints. Life stories are translated into images.

Art becomes a space to listen, to understand one another, and to build friendships beyond borders.

Special thanks to , NUS Public Art Committee, and for making this gathering possible.

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Hari Pertama
Bengkel woodcut bersama pekerja migran di Singapura yang dianjurkan oleh NUS Museum. Peserta dari Indonesia, Filipina, Myanmar dan Bangladesh berkumpul membawa cerita kerja, pengalaman merantau dan perjalanan hidup mereka.

Sebahagian daripada mereka juga merupakan penulis dari Migrant Writers of Singapore. Dalam ruang ini, kata-kata bertemu dengan cetakan dan cerita hidup diterjemahkan menjadi imej.

Seni menjadi ruang untuk saling mendengar, memahami antara satu sama lain dan membina persahabatan yang melangkaui sempadan negara.

Terima kasih kepada NUS Museum, NUS Public Art Committee dan Migrant Writers of Singapore atas sokongan dan kerjasama yang memungkinkan pertemuan ini.

25/02/2026

You are warmly invited to Seiko Yamamoto’s Artist-in-Residence exhibition, talk, and sharing session at Ruang Tamu Ekosistem.

- Exhibition: 1 - 7 March 2026
- Talk & Sharing: 1 March 2026, Sunday (7:00 p.m)

About the Artist
Seiko’s practice grows from her experience of growing up in a homogenously planned new town in Japan, and reflects on industrial modernisation—especially the steel industry—through research-based video and material-led works.

During her time in Sabah, she has been moving slowly through places and histories, visiting sites like Sandakan and Kundasang War Memorial, while engaging with local festivals, food, landscapes, and hospitality.

At Pangrok Sulap, she is collaborating with us through video and woodcut printmaking, exploring the relationship between the human body and labour.

This residency is part of Minatomachi AIR Exchange 2025.

Free Admission – everyone is welcome

21/02/2026

Welcome, Seiko Yamamoto!

We’re really happy to have Seiko Yamamoto with us as Pangrok Sulap’s latest residency artist

Seiko’s practice grows from her lived experience of a homogenously planned new town in Japan, and unfolds through research-based video and material-led works that reflect on industrial modernization—especially the steel industry.

During her time in Sabah, she has been moving slowly through places, histories, and landscapes—visiting sites such as Sandakan and Kundasang War Memorial, while experiencing the local festivals, nature, foods and hospitality.

At Pangrok Sulap, she is working closely with us on a collaborative body of work using video and woodcut printmaking, exploring the relationship between the human body and labour, and how work is felt, heard, and performed.

This residency is part of Minatomachi AIR Exchange 2025.

She will be exhibiting the works produced during this residency at the end of her stay.

More info soon.

Artist: Seiko Yamamoto
Residency Period: Feb - March

23/01/2026

We’re happy to welcome Anna, a final-year Anthropology student from the National University of Singapore, who is joining Pangrok Sulap as a Research and Engagement Resident as part of her Honours Thesis field research.

Identifying as both an anthropologist and artist, Anna’s practice is grounded in the co-production of narratives, with a strong emphasis on relational, visual, and written forms. Her work and research interests are rooted in community-based engagement, focusing on youth aspirations, education, indigeneity, and advocacy across Singapore and Southeast Asia.

Through her residency with Pangrok Sulap, Anna sees this exchange as a meaningful extension of her ongoing commitment to reimagining borders and co-creating more just futures, beginning from mutual care, community, and solidarity. During her time with us, she will be learning from Pangrok Sulap’s collective practice while exploring possibilities for research, dialogue, and collaboration.

We look forward to the conversations and collaborations that will emerge during her residency.

19/01/2026

𝗪𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗨𝗧 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣
𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚 - 𝑭𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚 2026 𝑺𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏

We will be running a 2-month woodcut weekend workshop filled with carving, inking, and DIY printmaking fun!

Learn how we prepare blocks, use carving tools safely, roll ink, and print your own artwork using the Pangrok Sulap approach.

A fun, hands-on session suitable for beginners and anyone who wants to explore woodcut as a community art practice.

Come learn, create, and print together!
𝑹𝑬𝑮𝑰𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑹 𝑵𝑶𝑾 ♥️

𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 🗓️
•⁠ ⁠24 - 25 Jan
•⁠ ⁠31 Jan - 1 Feb
•⁠ ⁠7 - 8 Feb
•⁠ ⁠14 - 15 Feb
•⁠ ⁠21 - 22 Feb

𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 🕣
Session 1 : 10AM - 1PM
Session 2 : 2PM - 5PM

𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 📍
Pangrok Sulap Studio, Ruang Tamu Ekosistem, Alamesra KK https://maps.app.goo.gl/zAuDCZeSSKRvJ31w5?g_st=aw

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14/01/2026

Thank you, Khon Kaen! What a trip.

This experience meant so much to us. Sure, it was a little chilly—but that never stopped us from creating. And oh, the food—each meal was a memory in itself. Incredible.

We learned a ton from KultX —about teamwork, real friendship, and how to make people feel welcome. These aren’t just lessons; they’re gifts.

This whole trip was a beautiful reminder: art isn’t just about what ends up on a wall. It’s about sharing, connection, and feeling like one big family.

So, thanks to Khon Kaen, to everyone in KultX and .tanyapalit who help us a lot, to every artist we met also, to all those delicious plates of food, and to everyone who stopped by. We’ll carry this with us. This isn’t goodbye—it’s “see you later.”

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Terima kasih Khon Kaen yang luar biasa.

Pengalaman yang sangat bermakna buat kami. Walaupun cuacanya sejuk, boleh-boleh p**a ada musim sejuk. Tapi, ini tidak menghentikan kami untuk terus berkarya. Dan ya, makanannya. Ampun. Luar biasa.

Kami banyak belajar dari Kultx—tentang semangat kolektif, kekeluargaan, dan cara menyambut dan melayan tamu. Ini bukan sekadar pelajaran, melainkan hadiah berharga.

Perjalanan ini menjadi ingatan yang indah; bahawa seni bukan hanya tentang apa yang dipamerkan di dinding. Ia tentang perkongsian, hubungan, dan rasa kekeluargaan. Barangkali, lebih daripada itu.

Akhir kata, terima kasih Khon Kaen, Kultx, seniman yang kami temui, untuk setiap pinggan dan hidangan yang lazat. Kami akan simpan dalam hati. Ini bukan selamat tinggal—tapi “sampai jumpa lagi”.

08/01/2026

Pameran solo Ajue Juman masih berlansung di Ruang Tamu Ekosistem sehingga 20 January 2026 ini..

Rattan weaving Workshop juga akan diadakan pada 10 & 11 January 2026 ini..
untuk pendaftaran workshop boleh klik link ini
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Atau whatsapp no ini +60 12 264 1769

Tempat adalah terhad, jom support local artist kita

15/12/2025

Booking via http://bit.ly/3Ykf7b4
WhatsApp: 011-3926 3942

15/12/2025

We are excited to welcome Japanese artist Mio Amakusa to Sabah for a research and art-making visit with us.

Her practice weaves together memory, embodiment, personal narratives, and allegory, spanning painting, installation, ceramics, and video. Working in the space between certainty and uncertainty in personal memory, Mio gathers what has slipped through the cracks—fragments often left out of dominant narratives.

In recent years, she has focused on video works developed through research and interviews, centring on memories absent from official histories. In her painting practice, guided by the idea that “painting is a woman, and it is myself,” she explores ways of entering the interior—the “organs”—of a painting by passing through its surface, or “skin.”

This two-week residency is supported by the Ogasawara Toshiaki Memorial Foundation. During her stay, Mio will research the history of women known as karayuki—Japanese women involved in prostitution across Southeast Asia from the late 19th to the early 20th century.

Join us for an Open Tikar Session with Mio on 20 December, 6.00 PM, at Ruang Tamu Ekosistem, where she will share her research and artistic practice.

Free admission. All are welcome.