Kendylife's 'Lines That Became Stories' Marks 20 Years with Sabah Homecoming Exhibition

5 May 2026

KOTA KINABALU: Malaysian doodle artist and creative director Kendrick Ng, better known as Kendylife, has launched his first solo exhibition in his home state of Sabah, celebrating two decades of artistic evolution.

Titled Lines That Became Stories, the show opened at Tinggi Tinggi Creative Hub amid a ceremony officiated by Sabah State Assembly Deputy Speaker Datuk Al Hambra Juhar.

Guests included family, supporters and community figures such as Cloudine Padua, deputy chairperson of JCI Malaysia Area Sabah; Mervin Liew, founder of Bauertech Industries and SIPMA; Cherry Ding of Tem Tem Sabah; and Chin Lee Ling, president of Kian Kok Middle School Alumni Association.

Hailing from Tenom and a Kian Kok Middle School graduate, Kendylife's career has spanned sketches, zines and collaborations across Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Australia, the UK and beyond.

This exhibition marks a personal return, blending gratitude with inspiration for local creatives.

"To hold my first major show in Sabah, surrounded by a supportive community, is truly special," Kendylife said.

The display traces 20 years of work, from early doodles to polished narratives, aiming to ignite dialogue, collaboration, art education and entrepreneurial spirit among Sabah's creatives.

Exhibition details:

Title: Lines That Became Stories – A Kendylife Anniversary Exhibition

Venue: Tinggi Tinggi Creative Hub, Kota Kinabalu

Dates: 1 May to 30 June 2026

Hours: 10am–6pm daily (closed Mondays and select public holidays)

Backed by sponsors including Sakura Color Malaysia, Gsoft Malaysia and Life Water Berhad, plus partners like AniManGaki and media outlets LIFT Media and HCTV, the show invites Sabahans to connect through art.