Nothing beats being in a gallery looking at the physical work of art.
This one took me deep into the layers of his psyche, portraying his inner dilemmas affected by the current milieu in his brilliant surrealistic way. The play of symbolism, mirrors, and its false reflection of the head (or the 'self').
Batik Motives and Keris. All are arranged in a way to creates tension and drama. A sense of hopelessness and giving up. Yet by expressing it through his ballpoint strokes, he is in full acceptance of the Absurdity, which is also symbolized on canvas.
Showing till the 17th Jan in Harta Gallery, Ampang Point
