About the Project and the Exhibition:
Lostgens’, a contemporary art institution based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is collaborating with the C & G Artpartment in Sheffield on a bilateral exchange programme. C & G visited Lostgens’ for an artist residency during the Christmas period last December, during which a series of artistic activities were carried out.

This year, during the Lunar New Year period from February to March, two artists from Lostgens’, Yeoh Lian Heng and Luka Indra, will take part in a residency at C & G. They will also organise a series of public engagement programmes, including a documentary screening and post-screening sharing session, a printmaking workshop, and a printmaking art exhibition.

This bilateral exchange programme is funded by the British Council. The programme uses “printmaking” as the main medium for interaction, engagement, and exchange, exploring the colonial and diasporic histories of the two regions.

位於馬來西亞吉隆坡的當代藝術機構Lostgens’，與Sheffield的C & G 藝術單位舉辦雙邊交流計劃。C & G已於去年12月聖誕期間，到Lostgens’進行駐場交流，並進行一系列藝術活動。

今年二月至三月農曆新年期間，Lostgens’兩位藝術家 楊兩興 及 Luka Indra 會到C & G 藝術單位進行駐場交流，及舉行一系列公眾參與活動，包括紀錄片放映 及 映後分享會、版畫工作坊、版畫藝術展覽。

是次雙邊交流計劃，由英國文化協會資助，計劃以「版畫藝術」作為整個計劃的互動、接觸、交流的媒介。探討兩地的殖民及離散歷史。

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1. Impressions Across Borders: Screening & Artists Sharing
越界印記：紀錄片放映 及 映後分享會

Documentary of " Valley of Hope"
《希望之谷》紀錄片
Duration: 37'50"

Date: 25/2/2026 (Wed),
Time: 3:00 - 5:00pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre 7 (LT7),Basement, The Diamond at the University of Sheffield, 32 Leavygreave Road, Broomhall, Sheffield, S3 7RD, UK
Click HERE to get FREE screening tickets!

The documentary of " Valley of Hope" (~37 min long) tells the fascinating story of a semi-isolated community that emerged in response to a previous contentious disease of leprosy. Over time, this community not only adapted but also preserved its unique identity for various reasons, all while its history intertwined with Malaysia's colonial past.

Among its residents, some recently discovered a passion for printmaking—a medium that became a bridge between their world and the outside. Lostgens’ artists have collaborated closely with these residents, and in the post-screening discussion, the artists will share how the art of printmaking has offered new perspectives: helping outsiders understand life in the valley and allowing the residents to see beyond their own boundaries.

《希望之谷》（ Valley of Hope）紀錄片（約37分鐘）講述一個半隔離社群的動人故事。這個社群因應過去具爭議性的痲瘋病（麻風病）而逐漸形成。隨著時間推移，該社群不但成功適應環境，更因不同原因保存了其獨特的身份與文化，而其歷史亦與馬來西亞的殖民過去緊密交織。

Lostgens’ 的藝術家一直與院友緊密合作，部分院友近年發掘出對版畫創作的熱情。版畫作為一種媒介，成為連結他們與外界的橋樑。紀錄片放映後設分享會，藝術家將分享版畫藝術如何為大家帶來新的視角：一方面讓外界更理解谷內院友的生活，另一方面亦讓院友得以看見自身界限以外的世界。

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2. “Cross Border Manifestations” Happy Lunar New Year Printmaking Workshop
《眾 ．願》賀年 版畫工作坊

Date:28/2/2026 (Sat)
Time:10:30am - 4:00pm
Venue: Millennium Gallery, 48 Arundel Gate, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2PP, UK
During the "Year of the Horse Party" organised by Re-Water CIC

This project aims to unite people’s manifestations from across borders, fostering meaningful exchange and gathering collective wishes. Its purpose is to manifest everyone’s hopes and work toward making them a reality.

Lostgens’ artists Yeoh Lian Heng and Luka Indra have, for many years, been deeply engaged in researching and exploring Chinese Malaysian heritage in Kuala Lumpur, with a focus on cultural transmission, historical memory, and storytelling. They will share artworks evolved from their long-term collaboration with residents of Valley of Hope, Kuala Lumpur’s largest leprosy settlement, where printmaking has been used as a medium to document the residents’ histories and to develop a series of distinctive, personal print works.

This Year of the Horse, the resident artists have created a special series of horse-themed prints. They are brining the printing blocks to share with the Sheffield community, at the "The Year of the Horse Party" at Millennium Gallery on 28/2/2026! Join us to print your own Lunar New Year artwork from the original plates, with guidance and support from the two Lostgens’ artists to celebrate the Lunar New Year together.

今次計劃旨在把眾人的願望超越國界的交流、聚集，希望集眾人之念，把眾願彰顯！

Lostgens’兩位藝術家 楊兩興 及 Luka Indra，持續多年關注吉隆坡華人社群的歷史文化傳承與敘述。他們將帶來多年與吉隆坡最大痲瘋病院—希望之谷院友合作，以版畫藝術描寫他們歷史，並發展出他們具個人特色的版畫作品。

今年正值馬年，院友藝術家們創作多件以馬為主題的版畫，屆時，公眾可以在Lostgens'兩位藝術家的指導及協助下，自行以原版印製一張馬年賀年版畫，一齊應節。

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3. Exhibition

Impressions Across Borders with Hope
Kuala Lumpur Printmaking Art Exhibition
《種 ．願》 吉隆坡版畫藝術展覽

Featuring: artists from Lostgens' & Valley of Hope
參展:Lostgens' & 希望之谷的藝術家

Exhibition Opening Reception: 5:00pm, 6/3/2026 (Sat) Artist Sharing: 5:30 - 6:30pm

Exhibition Period:6/3 - 4/4/2026(Wednesday to Saturday)
Exhibition Time：1:00pm to 5:30pm
or by appointment
Venue: C & G Artpartment, 71 Holme Lane, S64JP, Sheffield, UK

This exhibition follows on from the Lunar New Year printmaking workshop “Cross Border Manifestations” at Millennium Gallery's "Year of the Horse Party." In addition to showcasing the printing plates and print works created during the workshop, the exhibition will also feature a short documentary that captures the artists’ thoughts and reflections behind their creations.

Through the concept of “Impressions Across Borders with Hope”, the exhibition aims to share Hopes with the public, allowing these hopes and wishes to take root and resonate with every audience.

今次展覽承接2月28日於Millennium Gallery的馬年大派對之 《眾 ．願》賀年 版畫工作坊，展出工作坊中使用的印版及版畫創作，同時會展出有關作品創作者創作心聲的紀錄短片。希望透過《種 ．願》創作理念，向公眾展示及散佈「祝福」，把大家的願望「種」在觀眾心中。 —--------------

Programme Partners:
C & G Artpartment(Sheffield, UK) and Lostgens’ (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Impressions Across Borders: A Printmaking Exchange between KL and Sheffield is supported by the British Council’s Connections Through Culture programme.

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