WLG Incubator 2025: Unravelling 'Trilogy: The Lightseeker' with Iwadh Mahadi and mentor Choy Chun Wei | Episode 55

About this episode

This episode features a discussion on Iwadh Mahadi's artistic journey and his work 'Trilogy: The Lightseeker' with mentor Choy Chun Wei.

Hosted by Prissie Ong, this episode of the WLG Podcast features young Malaysian artist Iwadh Mahadi, selected for the 2025 WLG Incubator programme. Joined by his mentor, contemporary artist Choy Chun Wei, the conversation examines Iwadh’s body of work 'Trilogy: The Lightseeker' and the mentorship journey behind it. Exploring the dialogues, processes, and exchanges that shaped his artistic growth, and how both artist and mentor navigate the search for light, meaning, and creative clarity.

People in this episode

Host: Prissie Ong

Guest: Iwadh Mahadi

Topics covered

• art mentorship
• artistic growth
• contemporary art
• creative processes
• light and meaning

Keywords

• art
• mentorship
• Iwadh Mahadi
• Choy Chun Wei
• Trilogy: The Lightseeker
• creative clarity
• artistic dialogue

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WLG Incubator, Wei Ling Gallery

Books & works: Trilogy: The Lightseeker

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