AdminSutra Foundation will present an evocative solo fine art exhibition, Between Black & White, featuring acclaimed Malaysian visual artist Amanda Vashti. Opening on Thursday, 13 November 2026, at 7:00 PM at Sutra Gallery, the showcase places wildlife advocacy firmly front and centre, displaying 40 original paintings, promising a profound exploration of natural ecosystems, animal physiology, and urgent wildlife conservation across Peninsular Malaysia.
Artistry in monochrome meets urgent wildlife advocacy
The artist describes this conceptual journey as a timely reflection on ecological harmony. “A gentle reminder that life is not always simply black and white,” Vashti explains. “There is beauty in the in-between, where differences dissolve and we begin to recognise the oneness that connects us all.” Through delicate textural strokes, nuanced shadows, and subtle gradients, each composition highlights the innate vulnerability and quiet dignity of the iconic species.
The grand opening ceremony will be officiated by guest of honour YB Puan Syerleena Abdul Rashid, Member of Parliament for Bukit Bendera. Notably, the exhibition bridges fine visual culture with direct, real-world impact. Demonstrating a dedicated commitment to environmental sustainability, five percent of all exhibition proceeds will be contributed directly toward wildlife conservation efforts in partnership with PERHILITAN (Department of Wildlife and National Parks Peninsular Malaysia). Platinum sponsor Berachah Group International Engineers provides vital corporate backing for this initiative.
Interactive weekend public programmes
Complementing the visual exhibition, Sutra Gallery will host interactive weekend programmes throughout its run to deepen public discourse. Highlights include an EcoPoetry Afternoon on 15 November (1–3 PM), a panel discussion titled ‘Art, Ecology & Conservation’ on 22 November (7–9 PM), and an insightful Art Talk with Amanda Vashti on 29 November (7–9 PM). These public sessions invite visitors to actively engage with pressing ecological topics through diverse artistic mediums.
Located at 12, Persiaran Titiwangsa 3, Kuala Lumpur, Sutra Gallery provides an intimate, tranquil sanctuary for art lovers, environmentalists, and the broader community. Visitors can immerse themselves in the intricate textures and monochrome gradients that define Vashti’s Malayan Tapir series. The venue itself stands as an ideal backdrop for fostering thoughtful conversations surrounding biodiversity loss, indigenous fauna, and collective environmental stewardship.
With Between Black & White, Amanda Vashti and Sutra Foundation deliver an urgent, poignant reminder that visual expression remains a potent catalyst for conservation awareness. As urban development continues to encroach upon native rainforests, this captivating showcase challenges society to embrace ecological oneness and protect Malaysia’s precious and irreplaceable wildlife heritage for future generations.
Sashidaran Gunathevan
Amirull Salihing
Navin Kumar Perianen
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