Wednesday, January 21, 2009

work station



playground in my mind

(references from www.newworldencyclopedia.org)
reflected in our social status- one holds in society based on prestige.
-such as occupation, wealth, education, family background.
-stratified societies---hierarchical social structure

-divided into social classes - 1) rigid social class system - no social mobility-thus no opportunity to change the status, 2)social mobility- change through marriage, education, talent,skill,intelligence and hard work.(globalization-increased opportunity)
  • more power -higher status- ability to influence
  • concepts of social status- honour, prestige, religion
  • social class-economic-income, education, occupational prestige.
  • party class- political affiliation.

further reading include -
  1. historical overview-Indian caste system
  2. hunter - gatherer - Khoisan society
  3. some indigenous Australian
  4. Medici family, governed Florence , and much of Italy- oligarchy
  5. Brunei- Sultan and head of government
  6. The British Royal family


Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Introduction of his up-coming new series - "Birth of Komuniti"

Introduction of his up-coming new series -“Birth of Komuniti (community) - Playground in my mind”

“This is exactly what I always wanted to be…

My influence, my inspirations, my honesty are poured into this series.” explained Chee about his new work excitedly.


”This work is about a co-exist of real and fictitious, imitating the present society.” Chee disclosed.

“…. we have become a country of people afraid to have ideas, afraid to explore possibilities, afraid to look beyond the obvious, afraid to offend, afraid to have friends of all races, in summary….afraid to live “. (Reference from Malaysia kini.com/Hazlina/Nov28,08/4:10pm)


Where one has been living far too long in a frustrated world, and struggling with his minority ethnic descendant identity. His world faded, with an end to happy times, a world that finally lets him down, and a want to leave this world far behind. Hoping to find a remedy to ease, he found “Playground in my mind”. In this new world he also discover that he is now in total control, building and ruling his own empire, governing his own affairs, directing his own corporation and organization, giving orderliness and starting to enjoy his new found supremacy. He now has a new position and status, established a strong foothold in his own nation, and his advance is inexorable. With that omnipotent power, he goes beyond, looking into space and conquer the universe by being even bolder to rename the planets at his preference. He is building an imaginary new community in a real world. Like an eye of surveillance on a surreal community built upon, rather than an imagination of a 3D-virtual reality in a cyber world, as if, manifested into a playground in his mind. It is an escape of mental from this dreadful living in totalitarian governance.


“Partnership” and “Silent Partner” are part of this big volume of work in progress, it is a dramatic and bizarre idea, though over explored but Chee likes the challenge and hopes to give it a twist, and at the same time, put a fresh perspective angle towards the whole issue. A large body of works has been devoted to this subject. Incorporating many “muka”(faces), public and non-public figures corporate leaders, suspected criminals, on-line community, cabinet in the ministry department and common folks, as a whole, all his countryman.


This episode is as though time has fast forward. Where the whole tensioned issue has passed or appeared like a bad dream. Now this story is told like a folklore. It begins with ... Once upon the time... and ends with.. .and they live happily ever after.


The approach to it signals that the atmosphere of people are cautious and afraid, thus many issues are best to be addressed discreetly.


Disclaimer: The views expressed in this painting are the responsibility of the artist and do not necessarily reflect those of “ Birth of Komuniti (community)- Playground in my mind ” series. The contents of the article are of sole responsibility of the artist(s). This series will not liable for any incorrect graphic or statements contained in this work.

Most of the works will carry this:

Disclaimer: All characters appearing in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.


Type of Media – collage, paintings and drawings

Expected Date of Completion – June 2009

Total of Units – subject to confirm

Selling Price – RM 4,000(min)- RM 160,000(max)

The information contained here in is subject to change without notification as may be required by the artist and cannot form apart of an offer or contract. Whilst every care has been taken in providing this information, the collectors, artist, curator and dealer cannot be held liable for variations. All illustration and picture are artist conceptual idea and subject to variations, modifications and substitutions as may be recommended by the artist and/or relevant approving authorities.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this painting are the responsibility of the artist and do not necessarily reflect those of “ Birth of Komuniti (community)- Playground in my mind ” series. The contents of the article are of sole responsibility of the artist(s). This series will not liable for any incorrect graphic or statements contained in this work.

WORK-STILL IN-PROGRESS



MEGA VOLUME FOLKTALE

the Universal Bestseller

publish by Syarikat PausuaPauhai Enterprise.

Retold by Lim Ah Chai


Title:


- Komuniti @ okayland

- Komuniti Korporat

- Komunioti On-line

- "Komuniti" of Excellent

- Kebinet Bayang

- Rogue Gallery

- Ketuanan di Langit



WORK - IN - PROGRESS


Friday, January 9, 2009

birth of komuniti

silent partner 2008 charcoal on canvas 52''x60''

The work is simpler,reduced with one exception to a single figure and far more focus in expression, dwelling on the public cynicism aroused by governmental scandals.With sense of immediacy-that is, the sense that the artist is experiencing the feeling at the same moment as he draws about them, as art reflects the energy of society.

Through portraiture and figuration, the artist can explores many fundamental themes of human existence-including racial and cultural identity. birth. death and sex.

Silent partner... a quiet audience...or some put it as silent majority.
With mass of people whose moderate views are not publicly expressed and thus overlooked.




partnership 2008 charcoal on canvas 52''x60''

The seven deadly sins are wealth without work,
Pleasure without conscience,
Knowledge without character,
Business without morality,
Worship without sacrifice and
Politics without principle

" Mahatma Gandhi"


What I saw there left a strong imprint on me, which open another chapter in my "Muka" series.

Partnership 2008
Partnership is a nominate contract, between individuals who, in a spirit of cooperation, agreed to carried on a enterprise, contribute to it by combining property, knowledge or activities, and share its profits.

The still exits, infamous cooperation that causes ones ponders over is the
"AliBaba joint ventures"

Muka, (birth of komuniti)

....Philosopher
...Penghulu
...cikgu
...Blogger
...Ancient soldier



from top to below


1. ancient soldier-2008-30inx30in-mixed media on canvas
2. blogger-2008-30inx30in-mixed media on canvas
3. penghulu-2008-30inx30in-mixed media on canvas
4. philosopher-2008-30inx30in-mixed media on canvas
5. cikgu-2008-30inx30in-mixed media on canvas

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Flame, Bara, dan Bunga

flame2003mixed media on canvas

Flame
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First there is darkness.
In this world full of hope and mystery.
The sun beckons.
A fundamental element.
That bask the Earth With all its glory.

Burning flames.
A highly complex object with intricate moving sections.
Dependent on one another creating dance like a motion.
A dictation of nature adopting and organic outlook.
Non-restricted by human laws.
Separating light from darkness.

At your infant you light up lives.
At your inferno you claim lives.
The highest visible order,
stoking your way into the heart of man.

Foe to the untrained mind.
A glare to intimidate.
Anger that justify fights.
Burning age that kills.
And war across the nations.

The fire knows neither limit nor itself.
A burning hell in this world.
All apostles seek to eliminate this suffering.
Yet to end up in a vicious cycle.
Bombs rain from the sky.
Blood spelt on the streets.
Tears from heavens could not drown this misery.
The element to comfort had been abused by mankind.
No end is in sight.

Yet at the height of its furry.
Some tenderness survives.
A classic expression of vehement emotion.
Launching, inspiring and triggering.
Man to the peak of his creation.
Firing up imaginations to create and build.
Sparkling off enthusiasm to conquer.
Arousing lovers to the height of their passion.
Uniting, hanging on and refusing to surrender.
All seeks to balance the destructive force of flame,

But in the end nothing beats.
The light in your eyes that makes me warm.
And
an artist expression,
capturing this burning flame on canvas.
To tell us.

Maybe there is hope after all.

written by Engpow & Enghong


Bara2005mixed media on canvas4'x3'


Bunga2005mixed on canvas3'x2'


Featured in media- Press and Magazine


New Straits Times, 2nd. January 2009


1/3


2/3


3/3

The Peak malaysia. dec 2008


Going Places , June 2007


Utusan Malaysia 20 Julai 2007


Marie Claire February 2005





Oriental Daily Times , 7th. December 2004


New Straits Times 2nd. December 2004


New Straits Times, 30th. November 2004



1/2

2/2

Faces October 2007. issue 83





marie claire malaysia edition June 2007




Guang Ming 22.3.2008 Saturday.




wen wei po 22..2008 saturday



The Malay Mail 14 june 2007 . Thursday




Glomac volume6/2007




SJ Echo July 2008
our community,our bulletin



star ,starmetro,monday,9 July 2007

Monday, January 5, 2009

Art Expo Malaysia


Paintings from left to right:Balung, Sacred cow, Partnership, Silent Partner.




E.H.Chee participated with The Art Commune Gallery at Art Expo Malaysia 2008