“R-series: I am weeping, calling you, though called you do not come” 197 x 197cm. Acrylic, gesso & charcoal on canvas tarp 2018. Inspired by the pre Jawi “Rencong” script the “R-series” are contemplative works that relate to the unpacking of history within the Malay archipelago through the starting point of language. “Linguistic history is the darkest of the dark arts, the only means to conjure up the ghost of vanished centuries. Reaching farthest back into the mystery of human kind” Is currently on show @killtheradio_ “In Defence of Poetry” runs till the 14th July 2018 @urbanculturefurniture PJ branch #art #fineart #contemporaryart #linguistics #history #experimental #exhibition #painting #charcoal #acrylic #canvas #tarp #rencong #malay #evolution #civilization #humanity #industrial #poetry #killtheradio #southeastasia #malaysia #indonesia #indefenceofpoetry #process #research #spirituality #brahmiscript