SEIZURE V

mix media on canvas

24" x 30" 

artwork exhibited at Four Point Hotel by Sheraton, Langkawi

from 15th July - 30th September 2012

for (1MCAT) 1 Malaysia Contemporary Art Torism 2012 Exhibition.

SOLD at RM1,500

to Ministry of Tourism Malaysia.

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Cover Me Up

I felt that way,

So I changed the colour of my hair.

I straightened it, too.

Then I outlined my eyes,

And painted my lips-

Just to cover me up.

It's all so fake,

None of it's me,

I'm hiding everything natural that I have,

I'm hiding deep under these covers.

SEIZURE IV

mix media on canvas

24" x 30" 

artwork exhibited at Four Point Hotel by Sheraton, Langkawi

from 15th July - 30th September 2012

for (1MCAT) 1 Malaysia Contemporary Art Torism 2012 Exhibition.

SOLD at RM1,500

to Ministry of Tourism Malaysia.

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Uncover Me

I spent so much time covering it up,
but now it's all showing through.
As I step into the warm water,
lay down and submerge my hair,
it becomes curly once more.
The colour at my eyes and my lips
have washed away-
my clothes are gone too.
Laying in the bath
I glance at the large mirror opposite,
this is me, no covers.

CRUX IV

mix media on canvas

20" x 30" 

artwork exhibited at Four Point Hotel by Sheraton, Langkawi

from 15th July - 30th September 2012

for (1MCAT) 1 Malaysia Contemporary Art Torism 2012 Exhibition.

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Queen of Hearts

Stabbed in the back,

Once

Twice 

Thrice…

…bleeding, dying.

Who’s the culprit?

One,

Two

Or three?

…we’ll never know

Who took the last stab, 

Killing the Queen of Hearts

Who now lies bleeding…

(and hidden in the darkness, 

even the Queen of Hearts can cry…)

CRUX III

acrylic on canvas

36" x 36" 

submitted for The 2nd UOB Malaysia Painting Of The Year Competition 2012

Level 17, Penthouse, Menara UOB, Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur

artwork exhibited at Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Kuala Lumpur

from 12th July 2012

for (1MCAT) 1 Malaysia Contemporary Art Torism 2012 Exhibition.

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People say 'money is everything', I couldn't agree more. 

When I first learned about this competition, my mind wandered on how to relate a bank and money to art the best possible way. Such a cliché to just paint a man flashing his wealth or to paint another man showing off his money but talking about man generally. 

I realized one important thing, if money is just as important as what we claimed then what about our heart? Known as the hardest working muscle. The veins, the arteries and the capillaries working together tirelessly from the moment it begins beating without ever pausing to rest. Now that's wealth. 

Just like a bank, such an important institution, circulate 'blood' into our wallet and community. Be where you are, you have your heart with you for you to breathe, same goes to banking institution that we need to survive day in and day out.

CRUX II

mix media on canvas

36" x 48" 

artwork exhibited at Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Kuala Lumpur

from 12th July 2012

for (1MCAT) 1 Malaysia Contemporary Art Torism 2012 Exhibition.

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May I suggest you get the best

For nothing less

Than you and I...

I'm just a painter, 

You're the world,

All I can bring you, 

Is the language of a lover.

That no contest for little you or smaller I,

Lets dance to the rhythm of my heart.

CRUX I

acrylic on canvas

30" x 40" 

artwork exhibited at Four Point Hotel by Sheraton, Langkawi

from 15th July - 30th September 2012

for (1MCAT) 1 Malaysia Contemporary Art Torism 2012 Exhibition.

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I cut myself, but didn't notice

Picking up the shards of glass,

The ones that fell from your madness

...Such madness always lasts.

So I bleed onto the paper,

Along with the sharp stinging of my pain,

Now falling upon that surface

are my tears just like the rain.

Now I'll go and clean up the cut

Just so no one can see,

Hiding the stitches, this scars from you

it's nothing new- there are Band-aids all over me.

SEIZURE lll

acrylic on canvas

36" x 48" 

artwork was done at Malaysia Agro Exposition Park (MAEP)

Hall A, Serdang, Kuala Lumpur from 31th May - 3rd June 2012

for MITE (Malaysia International Tourism Exchange) Exhibition.

Collection piece at Ministry of Tourism Malaysia, Cyberjaya, Malaysia.

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Selagi kau ada dalam lukisanku,

Selagi itu kau masih dihatiku.

Selagi kau ada dalam puisiku,

Selagi itu jua kau masih kurindu.

TRANCE

mix media on canvas

36" x 48" 

artwork exhibited at Shah Alam Gallery, Selangor 

from July 14 - August 14 2012

for Open Show 2012 Exhibition.

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Definition – Trance

1. a half-conscious state, seemingly between sleeping and waking, in which ability to function voluntarily may be suspended.

2. a dazed or bewildered condition.

3. a state of complete mental absorption or deep musing.

4. an unconscious, cataleptic, or hypnotic condition.

5. Spiritualism . a temporary state in which a medium, with suspension of personal consciousness, is controlled by an intelligence from without and used as a means of communication, as from the dead.

Description : 

Ibu Mertuaku (My Mother-in-Law) is a 1962 Malaysian film directed by and starring Malaysian silver-screen legend P. Ramlee. The film's story revolves around the tragic love affair between Kassim Selamat, a poor musician, and Sabariah, the only daughter of a wealthy woman. 

The movie is notable in that the opening act starts out as a light-hearted romantic comedy, but at the 30 minute mark turns into a dramatic tragedy. 

Like a number of P. Ramlee's works, the film criticizes the unofficial caste system that separates the wealthy from the poor. 

This film is considered a Malaysian classic, and is remembered for the song "Di Mana Kan Ku Cari Ganti" and a famous eye-stabbing scene during the film's climax.

EUPHORIA ll

acrylic on canvas

12" x 24" 

artwork exhibited at Galeri Kata, Publika, Solaris,Kuala Lumpur 

from Jun 14 - July 14 2012

for Kata Mengata with Sani Kopratasa Exhibition.

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Sleep With Butterfly

You say the word 

You know I will find you

or if you need some time

I don't mind

I don't hold on to 

the tail of your kite

I'm not like the girls 

that you've known

but I believe

I'm worth comin' home to

kiss away night

this girl only sleeps

with butterflies

CHARM ll

acrylic & charcoal on canvas

12" x 24" 

artwork exhibited at Galeri Kata, Publika, Solaris,Kuala Lumpur 

from Jun 14 - July 14 2012

for Kata Mengata with Sani Kopratasa Exhibition.

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Love Is Like A Butterfly

it goes where it pleases

and it pleases wherever it goes".

hold it too tight, it'll crush, 

hold it too loose, it'll fly.

FLOURISH Vll

acrylic on canvas

12" x 24" 

artwork exhibited at Galeri Kata, Publika, Solaris,Kuala Lumpur 

from Jun 14 - July 14 2012

for Kata Mengata with Sani Kopratasa Exhibition.

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Wings of Butterfly

I have these wings

Here affixed upon my back

And yet try hard as one might

Still, they remain immobile. 

But then, I found you, 

My dearest butterfly…

And words cannot explain 

How my wings flutter in excitement- 

Without you, I am inert:

Motionless, still…lifeless…

So I wonder…

And I fear, 

What if my colours are too dreary

these shades of monotone hues

that have rejected so many others?

And why, I can’t help but think,

Were your vivid eyes drawn 

to these over-thrashed wings?

Created in pain,

a tear falls down her cheek... 

He catches it and whispers…

‘Because, my dearest butterfly…

I love such wings…’

LEVITY lll

acrylic and charcoal on canvas

14" x 18" 

artwork exhibited at Galeri Kata, Publika, Solaris,Kuala Lumpur 

from Jun 14 - July 14 2012

for Kata Mengata with Sani Kopratasa Exhibition.

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Percaturan Murka dan Cinta

Sejurus minda diterjah,

Menyerlah suatu sejarah,

Dari palitan warna indah,

Hitam, putih dan merah.

Cerita kau, aku dan dia,

Melaung kata minda,

Mendesah rasa jiwa,

Satu kisah yang berbeda.

Kau mengerah lagi pemarah,

Bikin aku tak tentu arah,

Dan dia terus hilang arah,

Akhiran ditakdir pasrah.

REMNANCE lll

acrylic on canvas

14" x 18" 

artwork exhibited at Galeri Kata, Publika, Solaris,Kuala Lumpur 

from Jun 14 - July 14 2012

for Kata Mengata with Sani Kopratasa Exhibition.

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Pasca Domba Murka

Dia,
Biar lantang jiwa bersuara.
Biar rasa bermaharajalela,
Biar berkata tanpa rela.

Dan hati ini?
Laksana ditimpa konkrit meninggi,
Perit menusuk cerucuk gerigi,
Gundah sukma di rimba besi.


Kaca Menterai Bagai.

Persoalan terlerai.
Airmata berderai..
Hati berkecai...

Akukah yang lalai?
Kalah dengan perasan yang membuai?
Atau haus dengan tangan yang membelai?

SEIZURE ll

acrylic and ink on canvas

14" x 18" 

artwork exhibited at Galeri Kata, Publika, Solaris,Kuala Lumpur 

from Jun 14 - July 14 2012

for Kata Mengata with Sani Kopratasa Exhibition.

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Madness of Love

I fear I have little strength 

to open my eyes to a new day.

I'll wake without you there

...such an occurrence 

which pains be

beyond belief.

I fear the week to come, 

knowing I'll have 

no contact with you.

Each day seems like 

a petty excuse in my life,

just a waiting-time

until I see you.

I can't explain this fear I have

of living this life without you;

I fear these thoughts in my head

that I'm unable to comprehend.

I can't put it into words, 

I can't put it into thoughts... 

I'm unable to voice it-- 

though it's so CLEAR to me.

None can understand.

None can understand, 

if I am unable to tell them what they must understand.

Perhaps love does make a person crazy..

...for this hidden fear which surfaces, 

of being without you...

...oh how I miss you...

sends me into a madness beyond all cure.

FLUTTERBY

mix media on canvas

36" x 36" 

artwork exhibited at Pelita Hati Gallery, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur 

from 16th June - 14th July 2012

for ILHAM VI Exhibition.

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Butterfly Wishes

Yesterday a butterfly

Came floating gently through the sky.

He soared up through the atmosphere

Then drifted close enough to hear.

I said, "I'd love to fly with you

And sail around the way you do.

It looks like it would be such fun

To fly up toward the summer sun.

But I have not your graceful charm.

I haven't wings, just these two arms.

I've been designed to walk around.

My human feet must touch the ground.

Then magically he spoke to me

and told me what his wish would be.

He said, "What I'd love most to do

Is walk upon God's Earth with you,

To squish it's mud between my toes

Or touch my finger to my nose.

I'd love just once to walk around

With human feet to touch the ground,

But I have not two legs that swing,

I haven't arms, just these two wings."

And so we went our separate ways

In wonder and surprise.

For we'd both seen God's precious gifts

Through someone else's eyes.

LEVITY lll

mix media on canvas

24" x 24" 

artwork exhibited at Pelita Hati Gallery, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur 

from 16th June - 14th July 2012

for ILHAM VI Exhibition.

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Purple Rain”

I never meant to cause you any sorrow

I never meant to cause you any pain

I only wanted one time to see you laughing

I only wanted to see you laughing in the purple rain

I never wanted to be your weekend lover

I only wanted to be some kind of friend, hey

Baby, I could never steal you from another

It's such a shame our friendship had to end

Purple rain, purple rain

I only wanted to see you bathing in the purple rain

Purple rain, purple rain

I only wanted to see you underneath the purple rain

Honey, I know, I know, I know times are changin'

It's time we all reach out for something new, that means you too

You say you want a leader, but you can't seem to make up your mind

And I think you better close it and let me guide you to the purple rain

If you know what I'm singin' about up here, come on raise your hand

I only want to see you, only want to see you in the purple rain

ARCADIAN ll

mix media on canvas

14" x 18" 

artwork exhibited at Pelita Hati Gallery, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur 

from 16th June - 14th July 2012

for ILHAM VI Exhibition.

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“Memo"

I don't mind if you wanna stay,

With that smile upon your face,

Hang around for a little while,

Please don't drive away even for a mile.

I don't mind if you are far away

I’ll be waiting for you anyway,

Under the sky of sunshine o rain,

I know ‘m gonna be in your arms again.

Different continents,

Its not a thing.

Coz i know we’ll be okay.

Endless borders, countless days,

Our love will pave the way.

I’ll be your wall,

For you to lean on,

When you fall just try to hold on,

I’ll be back in your arms,

Together we’ll always be

for what may come.

ROSACEA II

mix media on canvas

22" x 22" 

artwork exhibited at Pelita Hati Gallery, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur 

from 16th June - 14th July 2012

for ILHAM VI Exhibition.

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"Kiss From A Rose"

There used to be a graying tower alone on the sea.

You became the light on the dark side of me.

Love remained a drug that's the high and not the pill.

But did you know, That when it snows,

My eyes become large and the light that you shine can be seen.

Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the gray.

Ooh, The more I get of you, The stranger it feels, yeah.

And now that your rose is in bloom, 

A light hits the gloom on the gray.

There is so much a man can tell you, so much he can say.

You remain, My power, my pleasure, my pain, baby

To me you're like a growing addiction that I can't deny.

Won't you tell me is that healthy, baby?

I've been kissed by a rose

I've been kissed by a rose on the gray,

And if I should fall along the way.

ARCADIAN

mix media on canvas

12"x 12” x 3pcs 

artwork exhibited at Galeri Rumah Terang,  Publika, Solaris, Kuala Lumpur 

from April 14 - May 14 2012

for 1x1 Exhibition.

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“Memo"

I don't mind if you wanna stay,

With that smile upon your face,

Hang around for a little while,

Please don't drive away even for a mile.

I don't mind if you are far away

I’ll be waiting for you anyway,

Under the sky of sunshine o rain,

I know ‘m gonna be in your arms again.

Different continents,

Its not a thing.

Coz i know we’ll be okay.

Endless borders, countless days,

Our love will pave the way.

I’ll be your wall,

For you to lean on,

When you fall just try to hold on,

I’ll be back in your arms,

Together we’ll always be

for what may come.

ROSACEAE

mix media on canvas

12"x 12” x 3pcs 

artwork exhibited at Galeri Rumah Terang,  Publika, Solaris, Kuala Lumpur 

from April 14 - May 14 2012

for 1x1 Exhibition.

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"Kiss From A Rose"

There used to be a graying tower alone on the sea.

You became the light on the dark side of me.

Love remained a drug that's the high and not the pill.

But did you know, That when it snows,

My eyes become large and the light that you shine can be seen.

Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the gray.

Ooh, The more I get of you, The stranger it feels, yeah.

And now that your rose is in bloom, 

A light hits the gloom on the gray.

There is so much a man can tell you, so much he can say.

You remain, My power, my pleasure, my pain, baby

To me you're like a growing addiction that I can't deny.

Won't you tell me is that healthy, baby?

I've been kissed by a rose

I've been kissed by a rose on the gray,

And if I should fall along the way.

BLINGBLINK ll

mix media on canvas

7“W x 4”L x 3”H x 4pcs 

artwork exhibited at Pelita Hati Gallery, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur 

from March 8-31, 2012

for Urban Art, Open Show 2012 Exhibition.

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- Box 1 – The main target, Financial Independence. Our priority.
- Box 2 – Luxury, latest fashion and of course, show off. Who got what?
- Box 3 – Box of memory collected in photos and videos, on the laughter and sadness.
- Box 4 – Empty chest of love.

We often forget money and wealth can’t buy happiness.
We don’t have to do or give anything to receive one back.

BLINKBLING l

mix media on canvas

12"x 12” x 9pcs 

artwork exhibited at Pelita Hati Gallery, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur 

from March 8-31, 2012

for Urban Art, Open Show 2012 Exhibition.

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Materialistic world. 

You are discussing about the posh restaurants down the road you went last night on your fancy sports car, those expensive art collection that you got from your trusted bidder, the so-called extravaganza travelling around the world where the butler will salute you upon entering their V.I.P lounges. You buy whatever money can throw you. 

Your child waking up to their nanny’s face, you and your wife going for a business trip and weekends in the meeting room, you can’t even remember when you last had your dinner with your parents. You are living a fast and busy life in the world of elite society. You laugh and you smile. 

But is that all that you have..? Where’s the love part? We don’t have to wait for the day emptiness gently pats our back and whispers - life without love is life n.o.t.h.i.n.g.

REMINISCENCE II

mix media on canvas

50" x 50"

artwork exhibited at Rampo Haus, Skudai, Johor Baharu 

from February 18 - March 18, 2012

for Wujud Exhibition.

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Hidden Memories

I packed you away 

In a little cardboard box

Hidden under my bed 

And you fit most perfectly

Just that way… Hidden from view.

…Yet always silently there…

I hid you-

You and your smiles,

Your gifts, and memories…

Everything about you.

Because I couldn’t take it…

I couldn’t take you anymore.

It hurt too much

So stay hidden In your cardboard box,

And perhaps you’ll fade…

…

Why kid myself?

I know you’re there…

I can feel your contents drawing me in

Drawing me closer to you.

But some memories haunt me-

Memories of you… Of ‘us’.

You rattle in your confined space

Singing in the night,

Pleading to me as I dream

To open you up, and look inside…

But I can’t do that… I won’t…

And slowly your song fades…

For there are other songs…

Other singers

Those who dream with me.

TORRENT IV

mix media on canvas

15" x 30" x 3pcs

artwork exhibited at Rampo Haus, Skudai, Johor Baharu 

from February 18 - March 18, 2012

for Wujud Exhibition.

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Purple Rain

I never meant to cause you any sorrow

I never meant to cause you any pain

I only wanted one time to see you laughing

I only wanted to see you laughing in the purple rain

I never wanted to be your weekend lover

I only wanted to be some kind of friend, hey

Baby, I could never steal you from another

It's such a shame our friendship had to end

Purple rain, purple rain

I only wanted to see you bathing in the purple rain

Purple rain, purple rain

I only wanted to see you underneath the purple rain

Honey, I know, I know, I know times are changin'

It's time we all reach out for something new, that means you too

You say you want a leader, but you can't seem to make up your mind

And I think you better close it and let me guide you to the purple rain

If you know what I'm singin' about up here, come on raise your hand

I only want to see you, only want to see you in the purple rain

LABYRINTH III

acrylic on canvas

24" x 30" x 2pcs

artwork exhibited at Rampo Haus, Skudai, Johor Baharu 

from February 18 - March 18, 2012

for Wujud Exhibition.

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Meet Me in Summer?

This is what I look like today

And I'm trying not to pull out my hair

I'm trying hard to grow it

But I'm far too shy to show it back there

That's probably why I like wearing hats

There's no denying, I'm deferring the facts

Avoiding confrontation

Lacks tact in a situation

Behind every line is a lesson yet to learn

But if you ask me

The feeling that I'm feeling is overwhelming

And oh, it goes to show

I've so much to know

I wrote this for my prettiest friend

But while trying not to prove that I care

I was trying not to make all my moves in one motion 

And scare her away

She can't see she's making me crazy now

I don't believe she knows she's amazing how

She has me holding my breathe

So I'd never guess 

That I'm a none such unsuitable, 

Suitor for her?

And if you ask me

The feeling that I'm feeling is complimentary

And oh, it goes to show

The moral of the story is boy loves girl

And so on but the way that it unfolds 

Is yet to be told

I know that I should be brave

Even pretty can be seen by the blind

I know that I cannot wait until the day we finally learn 

How to find each other redefining open minds

And if you ask me

The feeling that I'm feeling is overjoyed

And it's golden, it goes to show then

The ending of this song should be left alone

And so on, 'cause the way it unfolds 

Is yet to be told