Shaifuddin Mamat, or Poodien as he is also known, finds inspiration from diverse sources. His interests range from Malaysiakini to Slavoj Zizek and postmodernism to the writings of Farish A. Noor, His works in this exhibition deal with the duality of life and death and the artist – who hails from Tumpat, Kelantan – presents works that vividly reenact the spirit of Surrealism. He has been exhibiting since 2002 and been dabbling in performance art since 2004.
Beginning and Ending
2010 / Charcoal & acrylic on canvas / 105 x 39 cm
Democratic Collision
2010 / Charcoal, pastel, acrylic, collage & gesso on canvas / 156 x 117 cm
Death Drive (Business As Usual)
Charcoal, silkscreen, collage on canvas / 2010 / 84 x 84 cm
Leaving Home
Charcoal, acrylic, silkscreen & collage on canvas / 2010 / 145 x 216 cm
Partial of Logic
Charcoal, acrylic & collage on canvas / 2010 / 94 x 94 cm
Victim of circumstances
Pastel & acrylic on Canvas / 2010 / 145 x 216 cm
The Gate
Charcoal on canvas / 2010 / 39 x 105 cm
