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Hi everyone. Its a beautiful Sunday morning here in Kuala Lumpur and a good start for a new project! . I’m quite excited with this new print. Zaha Hadid. One of the pioneer and respected architect who found success and a name for herself in the architecture industry. Her visions and design ideas simply mimics nature and landscapes through her unconventional buildings, something the world have never seen. Her vision continues to this day by her design studio, Studio 9. . Heres hoping to do this one justice.. . #leavingalegacy #zahahadid #printmakingart #printmakingprocess #justprintmaking #linocutting #artprint #get_imprinted (at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4YqSWAg8NK/?igshid=1mbnc666j9av2

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A man’s face is his autobiography. A woman’s face is her work of fiction - Oscar Wilde . Lines across the face tells stories, where they been and how they got to the place they are now. . #favouritequote #quoteoftheday #printmaking #justprintmaking #portraitprint #linocut #reductionprint (at Kuala Lumpur) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4UndQmgo59/?igshid=1ie8z2wxb63hy

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This print has been long overdue. And now its done. Quite happy with how the whole look turns out but still felt like I could’ve done more with the details. From my first portrait series. 2 color reduction print. . #printmaking #justprintmaking #reductionprint #portraitdrawing #linocut #linocutprint #reliefprintmaking #get_imprinted #peopleofprint (at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4KntaTAYAg/?igshid=74p221yc9p3h

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This print was a fun one to make. A simple architectural graphic. Supposedly a quick print.. but I was juggling so much work and personal issues that it got drag to weeks.. Not to proud on that but there are just times where you get too overwhelmed with your work that when you get home you just want to chill and and watch netflix. Its easy to get of rails and let it gets to you. But everytime that happens I have to remaind myself to bounce back real quick and get back to being focus and productive before I become too lethargic and unfocus. In fact, by the time I post this , I should be moving on to my next project. So cheers and to all printmakers out there, enjoy the process✌🏼 . #printmakerslifeforme #printmaking #printmakingart #personalartproject #graphicarts #reductionprint #linocut #reliefprintmaking #architecturalart #justprintmaking #get_imprinted #peopleofprint https://www.instagram.com/p/B34au0Zg3mK/?igshid=1papmyrmjo4wu

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Progress shot of my latest mini reduction print. Taking a little break from the usual portraiture prints to break the monotonous rhythm. So I’m going back at my roots and made a mini architectural abstract to keep my hands busy.. . #printmaking #architecturalabstract #perspectivedrawing #abstractprint #reductionprint #linocut #justprintmaking #abstractprintmaking #reliefprint #architectureprint #printisntdead #get_imprinted #printmakersofinstagram #architectmakingart https://www.instagram.com/p/B3uQb1tAUyu/?igshid=4pk4ln0e6bi0

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Harmonica Man.. This print was done in 2018. Its been a year since I edition this print and the ink still holds up. Rice paper is not the easiest to work with especially if you printed each edition by hand. (the paper has a bit of texture and the surface is not as even as japanese paper). It Needs a little more elbow grease to get the imprints smooth and even. Although same image, handprinting gives each and every prints an individual character. A dozen print was made and they are all different. . #printmaking #printmakingartist #artoninstagram #reliefprint #reliefprintmaking #handburnishedprintmaking #handprinted #lino #linocut #portraitprint #reductionprint #handburnishedreliefprint #artproject https://www.instagram.com/p/B3rOqtrA4rf/?igshid=110o5v4ojdqb5

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The Harmonica Man. One of the first installment from my portrait series. . I started the making these prints around October 2018. Can’t believe it’s been a year and I have cane a long way since. Well I’m happy to say the series not over yet. I’ll definitely be adding more to it. Had too much fun making the prints. . #printmaking #justprintmaking #portraitprintmaking #handcarvedblocks #linocut #reliefprintmaking #reliefprint #reductionprintmaking #portraitprints #get_imprinted #printstudio #portraitphotography https://www.instagram.com/p/B3kBMl_gjgL/?igshid=18bqyoqk7y3r7

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Thinly VEILED... . Woman on the right was printed in 2017. Recreated the same image, different representation. They are almost alike but far different.. Time flies but she remains mysterious... . #printmakingart #reliefprintmaking #portraitprints #selfportraiture #handcarvedprints #linocut https://www.instagram.com/p/B3eD_kJgvqd/?igshid=1424jnekf7cym

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Lady in Veil.. . The result of late night carving when I’m pretty much zoned out while I’m in the process. Its just making that repetitive lines that makes you tune out from all that noise in your head. . #printmaking #justprintmaking #linocut #lino #reliefprint #portraitprint #faceveil #ladyinveil #get_imprinted #printisnotdead (at Kuala Lumpur) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3ck89PglmK/?igshid=100drzmyd4j2p

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I took couple of this print home to be framed and kept in my bedroom as a personal collection. I made 8 limited prints of various hue. Kinda felt dissapointed that I didn’t make more editions. So here my thoughts... . Should I use different plate for each layer so I can print more whenever I like, or keep it as limited edition of few prints? Hhhmmm. I’m sensing there is a pros and cons to both method.. Any printmakers out there who could help weigh in on this, it’ll much helpful. Thanks . I am pro to reduction print method at the moment. Been using it for long time now, and I’m pretty much used to it. Although i would say it will take up much work (cleaning before carving for the next layer) thus longer time to finish. . On that note, I’ll be posting 6 prints of these limited copies on my website soon... I would love to share my handmade prints to the world (dm me if interested🤗) #printmaking #artprints #artprintsforsale #reductionprint #linocut #linocutprint #reliefprint #reliefprinting #womenempowerment #silhouetteportrait #get_imprinted #justprintmaking #peopleofprint (at Kuala Lumpur) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3WpdIgAE_1/?igshid=6iosyrtyohfx

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Finally... Shirin Neshat prints is complete. #shirinneshat She came out of the final print exactly how I imagined it’ll look. Queenly and sublime . Made in few different shades but this is my favourite. 2nd installment for the Women Empowerment series. #womenempowerment #regal #sublime #queenly #queen #shirinneshat #womenempoweringwomen #printmaking #reductionprint #linocut #vinylprinting #lino #justprintmaking #reliefprint #get_imprinted #artprints (at Kuala Lumpur) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3RpOc0gmdy/?igshid=120snqajq4k7p

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Finishing up the second layer of the print. . It was coincidental when I stumble upon the renowned artist/activist in this print, -Shirin Neshat @shirin__neshat As I was leafing through materials and articles on Women Empowerment, her name came up and what I found is just phenomenal. Her most known works are photographs depicting the glimpse of cultural, religious and political realities that shape the Muslim women worldwide. Her works speaks volume to an audience like me. Her experience shown through her works, resonates the lives of people(women) caught between cultures for herself is an Iranian living in western culture. Her works are powerfully expressive, exploring the role of women in Islamic Society. . I recommend listening to her speak on the subject of art in TedTalks @ted . #printmaking #justprintmaking #linocut #vinylcut #lino #reductionprint #get_imprinted #artprints #posterart #handprinted #reliefprinting #handcarved #homageart #shirinneshat (at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3EOeySgzR2/?igshid=1ob224o1eqa5l

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Finishing up with the 2nd layer of the reduction print. Artist/Activist depicted in the print, - Shirin Neshat . #printmaking #justprintmaking #linocutprint #linocut #reliefprint #artprints #reductionprint #lino #handprinted #posterseries #get_imprinted #artistprints #shirinneshat #womenempowerment (at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3D6DvLAMJz/?igshid=1oec8xa1i4yzp

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Blue & Yellow... my favorite colour combination. . This print is called Jessie and was handprinted by me in 2018. The last couple of pics just to show, coincidentally I was wearing blue and yellow when i was taking the photographs. Cool how things just work out.. 😎 . #printmaking #linocut #vinylprinting #reductionprint #lino #artprints #posterdesign #vintageposters #portraitposter #get_imprinted #handprintedart #reliefprintmaking #selfportrait (at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B28Tm4xgRIe/?igshid=1gzjwrczmjg2a

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Coming off the second layer, she looks a bit grainy... Starting to look like an old photograph. It wasn’t the effect I’m going for but I like it. I’m excited to print the final layer soon. Black . #printmaking #linocut #linoprint #portraitdrawing #portraitseries #artprints #handprintedart #posterdesign #graphicdesign #reductionprint (at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B26s-higCwz/?igshid=4pe18erttyx9

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Look out! Next addition on the ‘Women Empowerment’ series. In the making. Can anyone guess the lady? Here are few hints: . She is a decorated Artist and a Filmmaker and has won numerous award. Originally from Iran and now residing in New York. I find her works very poetic. . She has demonstrated that the place and power of art in confronting and reflecting on political crisis. My fav quote from her - “Everything I have done has generated a lot of debate, and not all of it has been praise”. Look up at her works on Gladstone Gallery online. . #printmaking #linocut #reductionprint #pioneerwoman #womenempowermentproject #womenempowerment #posterseries #artprints (at Kuala Lumpur) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2xqHIIghry/?igshid=1fx9jbitzhzip

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NO PLAN(et) B -Respect existence or expect resistance!! . People around the world are gathered, united in support of the Global Climate Strike #climatecrisis #globalclimatestrike This is real and happening guys! We are in crisis and we need the people pwer to solve the climate crisis and end the age of fossil fuels. Show your support by joining your local campaign or better yet spread the words through social media on the impending global crisis thats happening now. Go checkout globalclimatestrike.net and find out whats happening around you Get yourself informed on the issue and come together to join the fight. . The International Rebellion is putting up a fight and we will stand together and join the extinction rebellion beginning October 7th. So lets rebel and get on the streets!! . #climatestrike #globalclimatestrike #climatecrisis #climateaction #internationalrebellion #extinctionrebellion #climateposters #climatechangeisreal #linocutposter #linocut #printmaking #reductionprint #typographyposter https://www.instagram.com/p/B2vQPH0gXlP/?igshid=1xqs3prk2edvg