Framing a Southeast Asian Aesthetic through a historical overview and development of contemporary art practise of Singapore Malay Artists

The research examines the cultural entity of the Malay artists across a period of time and provides an understanding of the current practice through reflections of the past and projections of the future. It explores and identifies the creative process, strategies, motivations, and opportunities of these artists.

Cover image: Malay Artist Ahmad A Bakar & Exhibition Curator Suhaimi Sukiyar at the official opening of Wahana Exhibition, Balai Seni Lukis (National Art Gallery), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia, 2003.