'The Discussion (BFF)'
Limited edition of 12, 20x20 inches Woodcut print on 300gsm Canson Montval watercolor paper, 2022 Made from a rare 90's image of Anwar (DSAI) and Mahathir (Dr.M), the image shows a more lighthearted time of a friendship-alliance-struggle that has played out over a span of 30 years. Or more, in a political context. The players in the old school political arena have always fascinated me. In Malaysia, it's generally dramatised (dihebohkan) and Malaysians are generally patriotic about our nation's health and wellbeing. I cut this woodblock around 2013, during a surge in the Reformasi movement and at a time when Anwar was briefly released from prison. The woodblock remained untouched in my studio, in storage. Biding its time. Recent developments in the General Elections has allowed this piece to resurface in the form of 12 handprinted woodblock prints. Each piece is unique. There exists subtle differences in each of them. There are textural qualities to the prints that arose from the use of a printing ink imported from the UK. It's nice to touch. All prints are signed and numbered with a Conte 3B pencil (also imported, from France). Only (update) 8 copies are left. Enquiries are welcome and appreciated. Fortune favours the brave, the resilient, the patient ones. It's my hope that everyone owns their own slice of history. Make a mark in your space and time. Those who fight for their rights and dreams without fear or favour, succeed. Send me a message to order a print here if you'd like.
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