Kendylife's 'Lines That Became Stories' Marks 20 Years with Sabah Homecoming Exhibition
- nabalunews
- May 5
- 1 min read
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.
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The post about Kendylife’s “Lines That Became Stories” exhibition really shows how long-term creativity can turn simple sketches into meaningful storytelling over time, especially when an artist reflects on 20 years of growth and experiences. It reminded me of a school art project where even rough drawings slowly improved just by practicing regularly and learning from feedback. During that same busy semester, I had used do my Management class for me while trying to handle coursework and deadlines together. It made me realize that both art and learning grow step by step through patience and consistency.