Jameson Yap Unveils Commissioned Calligraphy Series for CloutHaus Residences in Kuala Lumpur
Written by Fête Chinoise Editorial Team (Kayla Lo)
IMages Credit: TA Global Berhad, Jameson Yap
[l-R] Renowned Malaysian contemporary artist Mr. Jameson Yap and Chief Executive Officer of TA Global Berhad Mr. Tiah Joo Kim unveiled the bespoke calligraphy series created exclusively for CloutHaus Residences. Image credit: TA Global Berhad.
Acclaimed Malaysian contemporary calligraphy artist Jameson Yap has unveiled a commissioned series of artworks for CloutHaus Residences, the luxury residential component of TA Global Berhad’s latest mixed-use development in Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC). Presented at an exclusive exhibition held at the CloutHaus Sales Gallery on May 14, the showcase marked the venue’s first major cultural activation and reflected the development’s support for local creative talent, and ambitions to position itself as a destination shaped by art, culture, and curated experiences.
The collaboration brings together two familiar names to the Fête Chinoise community, Jameson Yap (Design Annual 2023) and TA Global Berhad Chief Executive Officer Joo Kim Tiah (Edition 11). It is always exciting to see members of the wider Fête Chinoise family intersect through projects that champion contemporary Asian creativity and cultural storytelling.
[L-R] Sales & Marketing Director of TA Global Berhad Mr. Ken Choy, Project Director of CloutHaus Mr. Ernest Yeap, renowned Malaysian contemporary artist Mr. Jameson Yap, Chief Executive Officer of TA Global Berhad Mr. Tiah Joo Kim, and Chief Operating Officer of TA Global Berhad Mr. Lee Yen Foong pictured during the exclusive calligraphy exhibition at the CloutHaus Sales Gallery. Image credit: TA Global Berhad.
Known for his signature “River Stroke” compositions, Jameson has built an international reputation for reinterpreting traditional Chinese calligraphy through abstraction, movement, and emotion. His commissioned collection for CloutHaus Residences features four bespoke works inspired by the Chinese characters 格拉豪斯, the Chinese name of the residence, with each artwork reflecting themes of refinement, connection, grandeur, and permanence. Currently displayed at the CloutHaus Sales Gallery, the commissioned pieces will be permanently relocated to CloutHaus Residences upon the development’s completion.
Image Courtesy of Jameson Yap.
TA Global Berhad shared that the collaboration originated from a longstanding relationship between Jameson and Joo Kim, built on a shared appreciation for contemporary Asian aesthetics. Speaking at the exhibition, Joo Kim noted that the partnership reflects the development’s broader vision of integrating architecture, hospitality, and culture into a singular luxury living experience.
Image credit: TA Global Berhad.
“Jameson Yap’s work reflects a depth of discipline and cultural expression that aligns strongly with the identity of CloutHaus Residences.”
“In each character, I found a reflection of what CloutHaus Residences is reaching toward—refinement, connection, scale, and a sense of permanence.”
Image Courtesy of Jameson Yap.
Guests attending the event were also invited to experience selected works from Jameson Yap’s wider portfolio and witness a live calligraphy performance, offering an intimate look into the discipline and expressive energy behind his contemporary practice. The evening was an early glimpse into the types of cultural programming envisioned for future residents of CloutHaus Residences.
Image Courtesy of Jameson Yap.
Image Courtesy of Jameson Yap.
Positioned along Jalan P. Ramlee opposite the Petronas Twin Towers, CloutHaus Residences forms part of a RM3 billion ultra-luxury mixed-use development that will also house Malaysia’s first Paradox Hotel.
Image Courtesy of Jameson Yap.
Image Courtesy of Jameson Yap.
Image Courtesy of Jameson Yap.
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