A Cuura-tion of Love: CUURA Space x Kar Wai Chan

Experience the essence of love, design and functionality as CUURA Space redefines the boundaries of interior aesthetics through an exclusive showcase with artist Kar Wai Chan, where art meets living in perfect harmony.

CUURA Space, Malaysia’s innovative online-only direct-to-consumer furniture retailer, has joined forces with renowned Malaysian artist Kar Wai Chan to announce the unveiling of a brand new art installation — Creating Shared Connections. Held at SWOL Cafe, Bangsar from the 2nd to 29th of February 2024, the exhibition transforms the traditional concept of showcasing furniture, combining Nordic-inspired designs and the romance of Valentine’s Day with the artistic brilliance of the artist’s latest series, Cupid Rhapsody: Way Back To Love.

The retailer presents Nordic-inspired furniture with the most competitive prices, a 30-day return policy as well as free installation and delivery services. As a whole, the brand revolutionises furniture shopping across Southeast Asia through cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights. It also allows customers to experience the furniture in person, collaborating with venues and partners for limited-time showcases in and around Kuala Lumpur — like this very exhibition which challenges conventional presentation methods, as exemplified by the entire bedroom set suspended on the wall, adorned with doodles and paintings by the artist herself.

Benny Lim, CEO of CUURA Space

“We’re looking to change the way people view furniture, literally and metaphorically. We normally view furniture as just things, objects you expect to find at home, but in truth, they offer so many opportunities for connecting and improving relationships — from the sofa, where you can sit and spend time with your loved ones, to your dining table, where meals and memories are shared, to the bed, where you can share intimate moments with your significant other,” commented Founder and Chief Executive Office of CUURA Space, Benny Lim. 

A self-taught Malaysian artist, Kar Wai has gained recognition in the art scene for her vivid tapestries capturing life’s diverse moments. Her artwork, previously featured alongside prestigious brands like McLaren and Lamborghini, and displayed at major events such as F1, showcases her exceptionally unique talent. As for her latest art series at the exhibition, it is centred around the theme of cupids exploring the many themes of love, aligning perfectly with the entire ambience of February.

“There is no one shape of love — platonic, romantic, healthy and unhealthy — it comes in all shapes and forms. The Cupid series examines the many forms love can take, and how it can exist between people, or even for memories and events,” shared Kar Wai, before adding “Even the exhibition method is centred around that, the paintings display the shapes of love and how it connects us, while the furniture exhibits highlight how these connections are formed.” 

Malaysian arist, Kar Wai Chan

Reshaping the furniture viewing experience, the exhibition invites visitors to immerse themselves in an upside-down museum scenario, where the boundaries between art and furniture dissolve. Backed by the watchful eyes of cheerful cherubs and cheeky cupids, the exhibition only encourages the spirit of connection, celebrating the beauty of shared moments and the intimacy of spending quality time with loved ones.

The collaboration also aims to connect the audience with the brand, showcasing furniture in a manner that is both creative and accessible, not only highlighting the aesthetic appeal but also the quality of the works on display — both in terms of artwork and furniture, spotlighting pieces such as: 

● The Elsa, a three-seater L-shaped sofa in crips white

● The Amber, a four-seater sofa in cheery yellow

● The Willia, a modular three-seater sofa, in clean white, warm orange or spring green

● The Tutha coffee table in minimalist white

● The Verra dining table, a refined Sintered Stone table 

● The Abater bed frame, a solid wood frame which boasts a soft Bouclé upholstery

Left to right : Zellent Low (Founder of SWOL Cafe). Kar Wai Chan (Artist), Benny Lim (Founder of CUURA Space)

Without further ado, head over to the exhibition for an unforgettable fusion of art and furniture, as CUURA Space and Kar Wai Chan redefine the boundaries of creativity in the world of interior design.