MALAYSIA EMERGING ARTIST AWARD: MEAA WINNERS SOLO 2016: IMPERIUM BY SHAFIQ NORDIN

2.12.18

MEAA WINNERS SOLO 2016: IMPERIUM BY SHAFIQ NORDIN

‘IMPERIUM’ is the first solo exhibition by emerging contemporary artist Shafiq Nordin. One of the five winners of MEAA 2013/14, this latest exhibition by the young rising star features 10 exciting new works in various dimensions skilfully presented in his signature style, effects that mimic the characteristics of woodblock printing. In ‘IMPERIUM’, Shafiq adopts a more matured approach toward issues related to politics and society. His thought provoking metaphors, mind boggling situations and outstanding workmanship is on full display for this very first solo outing at HOM Art Trans. ‘IMPERIUM’, which means ‘absolute power’ is used in this context as a statement of condemnation of its abuse at the hands of the unscrupulous, aided and abetted by the opportunistic and fanatical. Many of these characters are aptly presented from the various types of animals usually associated with negative human traits. Wolves, chameleons and hyenas are not positive metaphors in popular imagination while the apes, which are closest to us, possesses the will for good and evil. No matter which animal are on display in the canvases of Shafiq Nordin, the artist’s main intention is to make us recognize the ‘beast’ in us so that we would be shocked and sickened into realizing the urgent need to reclaim our humanity which, in our mad rush to secure and protect our own little interests, we gave thoughtlessly into bestiality.

‘IMPERIUM’ is a much anticipated showcase of engaging works by a promising young artist whose simple objective is to continue to work hard so that Malaysian contemporary art will one day be recognized internationally

ARTWORKS

The Great Denier

Acrylic on jute
153 x 153 cm
2016

RM 8,750 | Sold

Behold the Generalissimo!

Acrylic on jute
183 x 183 cm
2016

RM 12,500 | Sold

The Power Broker Keeping the Wolves at Bay)

Acrylic on jute
155 x 185 cm
2016

RM 10,500 | Sold

"It’s Just Beast(li)ness, Nothing Personal"

Acrylic on jute
122 x 78 cm
2016

RM 3,500 | Sold

A Strange Package Arrived at the Court of the Wounded Tyrant

Acrylic on jute
183 x 183 cm
2016

RM 12,500 | Sold

Code Name: Big Mama (Al Hippo's Last Stand)

Acrylic on jute
125 x 192 cm
2016

RM 8,500 | Sold

Quietly, the Hyena Laughs (The Prize Fighters)

Acrylic on jute
192 x 140 cm
2016

RM 10,500 | Sold

The Cosmonaut of Inner Space from Studio Pisang

Acrylic on jute
137 x 198 cm
2016

RM 10,500 | Sold

The Lunatic goes Ape Shit! (Nuking the Moon)

Acrylic on jute

110 x 180 cm

2016

RM 7,000 | Sold

The 'Patriot 'Unmasked! (Special Appreciation to Samsudin Wahab)

Acrylic on jute

244 x 183 cm

2016

RM 16,500 | Sold

About

MEA Award is a biennial competition that honours the most promising young artists in Malaysia. Its main goal is to recognize the country's top emerging talents and to give them the opportunity to break into the local and international art scenes.

The 5 artists with the highest number of votes from a panel of respected juries will receive cash prize, coucher for art materials, 10-day travel grant to a city in Southeast Asia and a showcase of their works.

MEA Award is organized by HOM and Galeri Chandan.

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KWAP is Malaysia’s largest public services pension fund with a total fund size of RM140.8 billion*, making it one of the country’s key investment arms. Incorporated in 2007, KWAP manages investment portfolios, employer contributions and pension services.

Diversified investments in domestic and international equities, fixed income securities, money market instruments, private equities and properties has consistently expanded the size of the fund, aside from the earnings received from employers’ contribution and the government portion

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30 ARTFRIENDS

30 Artfriends is a loose association of 30 art collectors who are joined in friendship by a mutual passion for modern and contemporary Southeast Asian art. The group comprises 15 Malaysian collectors and 15 Singaporean counterparts. They came together to produce a coffee table book entitled 30 Artfriends: Appreciating Southeast Asian Artworks which was launched last year. The publication is an honest depiction of the personal inclinations of each individual collector, and all proceeds from the book sales are contributed or will be contributed to the development of art education and activities in Malaysia and Singapore.

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The various centres throughout Malaysia serve as venues for a wide range of cultural and educational activities to promote peace, including art and photographic exhibitions, cultural performances, interfaith dialogues,public lectures and seminars.

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