‘Tales of Collection’ - SeeFoon Chan- Koppen Donates Her ‘Collection’ To PWW

‘Tales of Collecting’ is an exhibition by The Perak Women for Women Society (PWW), featuring much loved items collected by See Foon Chan Koppen over the years.

SeeFoon Chan Koppen

 She developed a passion for antiquities in the 1960’s during her   course work in Art History at the University of Singapore.

 Her work at a time was managing the Holiday Inns which   spanned the Asia Pacific. When she travelled she would wander through alleyways alone and going off with the ‘so-called’ guide in a car, tuk-tuk or rickshaw and would pick up everything and anything of antiquity. Then it was still safe.

 The result is what you see here today a very eclectic mix of objects. Items include ceramics, ethnic clothes and silver jewellery from the Silk Road in particular Tibet, India, China and Pakistan.

..unique ..

There are 250  items on display with prices ranging from RM30 to RM8000.

Today is the fourth stage of my life, I have stopped acquiring while giving brings much more joy. I have treasured my acquisitions, enjoyed them and am now ready to let go of them, for others to treasure and enjoy.

..interesting 

..ethnic..

All proceeds from the exhibition will go to PWW for their work in empowerment of the less privileged women and children in the community.

I chose PWW to donate the proceeds of this sale to because their mission of empowering women and children speak to my heart. There are so many single mothers and B40 women who need our help. The plight of some of these women bring tears to my eyes.

PWW is located at 15, Jalan Market, Ipoh and operates daily from 10am till 3pm.

KC