Artists Tomi Heri and Sofia Haron from the Sembilan Art Residency Program will be showcasing a total of 48 works in their joint exhibition Pancaroba to mark the completion of a successful residency period. Taking a perspective of the traditional Sanskrit culture, Pancaroba carries a direct translation of “five changes”. Over continuous use, this evolved to the meaning of change and the shifting times.

6 months ago, Tomi and Sofia stepped into the realm of uncertainty, leaving behind the comfort of their studios and work spaces, to challenge themselves in a new environment. Each of them began their residency with a different purpose, but both with the same ambitions to come out of the programme more sure and confident of their direction in the field of their choice. The routes taken in their pursuit of change were vastly different, reflecting their different style and approach in managing change.

Pancaroba sees the artists coming through the doors of the sembilan Art Residency, evolving during the 6 months, in search of meaning, developing skills and new techniques that sees them through a momentous journey of change and shifting times of their artistic careers.