Artist Background!
I am Shaq Koyok is a contemporary artist of the indigenous Temuan tribe of Selangor. I loves to explore many medium of art, from contemporary painting to installation art.
ARTISTS’ STATEMENT
“In a rapidly modernising Malaysian state, I’m always trying to capture the tension and pressure faced by my people, whose lives interact with and respect the natural environment. My work emphasizes the inequalities that exist between modern consumerism and traditional sustainable ways of life. My works is refection of my people and the rainforest in which I grew up, and to show the importance of nature to the Orang Asal. The presentation of artwork also captures a contemporary view of the struggle faced by Malaysia’s indigenous people and the aims is to contribute to a deeper understanding of multiracial Malaysia.”
EDUCATION
● Bachelor of Fine Art (Hons), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor, Malaysia (2009).
● Diploma of Fine Art, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Melaka, Malaysia (2006).
AWARDS
● Merdeka Award Grant for International Attachment 2017
● Indigenous People Icon Award, 2015.
● Indigenous People Excellence Award by Tourism Selangor, 2015.
EXHIBITIONS
· Crafting Artistry, a group exhibition, Galeri Petronas, KLCC, 2019
· Shortlisted Bakat Muda Sezaman Exhibition, Balai Seni Negara, K.L, 2019
· GERIMIS Art Project, Whitaway Arcade Gallery, Georgetown, Penang, 2019
· “Being Human”, F Klub annual exhibition, KEN Gallery, 2019
· “Democracy in Action” group exhibition at Democracy Festival by FORSEA, PUBLIKA, 2019
· Duo Exhibition at Living Arts Culture Festival, Malaysian Tourism Centre, K.L, 2018
· Group exhibition at Indigenous Art Festival at Taman Botani Negara, Selangor, 2018
· “Position / Disposition” Indigenous artist group show at URBANSCAPE Fest, K.L, 2018
· Group Exhibition at Borneo Bengkel Art Residency, Kuching, Sarawak, 2018
· "ROOTS" trio exhibition at Shalini Ganendra Fine Art, Petaling Jaya, 2017
· Group exhibition at Indigenous Art Festival at Taman Botani Negara, Selangor, 2017
- "Manah:A Living Legacy" an indigenous group exhibition, Galeri Petronas, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, 2017.
- “Culture Attack” Second Solo exhibition, G Art Gallery, G Hotel, Penang, Malaysia, 2015.
- Group show in Selangor International Indigenous Art festival, Selangor, Malaysia, 2015.
- Permanent exhibition at North South Initiative, 8 Avenue, Petaling Jaya, 2015.
· Shaq Koyok Contemporary Indigenous Artist, Solo Exhibition, G Art Gallery, G Hotel, Penang, Malaysia, 2014.
· ARTS KL, Group Exhibition, Miami, Florida, USA, 2013.
· Malaysia Eye, Group Exhibition, Norlia’s Art Gallery, London, U.K, 2013.
· Open Show, Shah Alam Gallery, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, 2013.
· M50 Exhibition, Morne Art Gallery, Kuala lumpur, Malaysia, 2013.
· Pencil Colour Group Exhibition, Shah Alam Gallery, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, 2013.
· Bower Gallery Melbourne, Australia, ‘First Steps’–Solo Exhibition, 2012.
· Minut Init Gallery, K.L, Creole Invitational Exhibition, 2012.
· We Speak! Art Group Exhibition White Box, MAP Gallery, Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur, 2010.
· Art Accent Gallery, Bangsar Invitational Exhibition, 2010.
· National Art Gallery - ArTriangle 3– ArTriangle invitational Regional South East Asia Exhibition, 2010.
· International Art Expo Matrade, K. Lumpur Invitational Exhibition, 2009.
· MiDF, Kuala Lumpur Ilham Art Exhibition, 2009.
· RA Fine Arts Gallery Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia New Artist Show, “Unfolding” Exhibition, 2009.
· Tunku Zahirah Gallery, UiTM, Shah Alam, Malaysia Degree Show “3 Views”, 2009.
· ACHIEVEMENTS
2019
· Art Talk at “Crafting Artistry” Meet the Artist at Galeri Petronas, KLCC, KL
· Art Talk at “Democracy in Action” at Democracy Festival by FORSEA, PUBLIKA
· Panelist for “Reprentasi Orang Asli diSemenanjung Malaysia” by NEW NARATIF
2018
· Completed research with Merdeka Award for International Attachment at Australia, New Zealand & U.K
· Presenting his research at Eden Project, U.K
· Art Talk, Galeri Petronas, K.L
· Art Talk and Workshop, Borneo Bengkel Art Residency, Kuching, Sarawak
· Art Talk and art workshop, Sabah Art Gallery, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
· Art Workshop, Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Festival, White Box Gallery
· Lecture at Anthropology Department, University of Malaya
· Art Talk, KL Biennale, National Gallery of Malaysia, K.L
2017
· Featured in TV9 for Merdeka Award ceremony presentation.
· Featured in News Straits Times for Merdeka Award ceremony presentation.
· Featured in The Star TV for Merdeka Award ceremony presentation.
· Featured in My News Hubs for Merdeka Award ceremony presentation
· Featured artist for "Perspective" a documentary by Minut Init Art Social, Youtube.
2014
· Speaker for Institute of Ethnic Studies, UKM, Bangi.
· Speaker for National Indigenous Conference, University of Malaya, Petaling Jaya.
· Speaker for Malaysian Artists Forum in PADU-KITA MERDEKA SYMPOSIUM, UKM, Bangi.
· Featured artist in Star Newspaper.
· Featured artist in New Strait Times Newspaper.
· 2013
· Published Children’s Story Book “Tujal and the Wind”.
· Lecture in Art Talk in University of Malaya.
· Featured article in Star Newspaper.
2012
· Nov 1 Guest Speaker Orang Asli Pre School Convocation Selangor.
· Dec Featured in TELL Magazine Brighton Education Negeri Sembilan.
· Oct Feature Article Berita Harian Newspaper Didik.
· Oct Feature Article News Strait Times Newspaper.
· Oct 12 Guest Presenter All Day Art Workshop SK Putra Negeri Sembilan.
2011
· TVi Malaysia Featured on June TV show.
·
Art Malaysia, February 2011 Issue
Cover and 11-page Article.
2010
· Star Metro: December, Feature Article with Artwork.
· Senses of Malaysia: December Issues, 4-page Feature/Bio/Artwork.
· The Expat Magazine: November, Cover Page and Feature Article.
· UMW Selangor, Invitational Seminar Presenter.
· National Art Gallery Invitational “ArTriangle” (Multi-national).
2009
· Tell Magazine, Feature Article and Artwork.
· Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia MIDF Gallery Showcase
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