๐๐บ๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฎ๐ต๐ถ๐ฑ, resident artist at Rimbun Dahan in 2023, presents his solo exhibition of photorealist paintings, ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐จ ๐๐๐ข๐๐ก๐๐๐ง๐๐จ, in the Underground Gallery at Rimbun Dahan from 15 October to 5 November 2023.
๐๐๐ฃ๐๐จ ๐๐๐ข๐๐ก๐๐๐ง๐๐จ is the central event in a proposed trilogy of exhibitions by Amar Shahid. What started as an exploration in photographic materiality is now evolving into the dismantling of the picture plane, towards photo-abstraction. The selection of images are bordering on disfiguration and the eventual abandonment of pure representation. The abstractions are intentional and highly calculated, however, rather than conforming to the free-form expression of the postmodernist โ though the image may be vague, in definition it is still very much a photorealist approach. This coincides with the artistโs personal negotiation on the permissibility of image reproduction according to his faith.
This intermediate step is a preparation for a journey into ultimate abstraction, soon to be ventured by the artist. In this exhibition, Amar also emphasises the powerful potential of symbolism, in the form of โfamiliarsโ superimposed upon the images. ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐จ ๐๐๐ข๐๐ก๐๐๐ง๐๐จ was conceived entirely during Amar’s 6-month residency at Rimbun Dahan from May to October 2023, which has proved to be fruitful and fertile, paving the way for the conclusion of the trilogy of shows in the near future.
Download the catalogue about the exhibition here: PDF 3MB
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About the Artist
๐๐บ๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฎ๐ต๐ถ๐ฑ is a Southeast Asia-based practicing artist, with a specialty in linguistics and multi-disciplinary arts. His current work focuses on the intricacies of socio-linguist history with regards to the Southeast Asian social and cultural sphere. Working both in conventional and experimental media, he aims to reflect on the conflicts of cultures and their ecosystems based on his personal anecdotes on the vernacular and conservative educational background of his Malaysian hometown. This clash in values and doctrines shape his works and writings towards a uniquely Southeast Asian narrative.