A Solo Exhibition by Syahbandi Samat
In collaboration with Artemis Art
April 10 - May 12, 2024
Hin Bus Depot Exhibition Space
Monday-Friday, 12pm-7pm
Saturday-Sunday, 11am-7pm
Building upon the profound exploration of self and surroundings witnessed in his previous solo exhibition, Syahbandi Samat returns with 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙏𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚, an evocative journey through the complexities of existence. Stemming from the series unveiled in his prior solo exhibition at HARTA Space, this new exhibition at Hin Bus Depot promises a deeper delve into the intricacies of human experience.
In 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙏𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚, Syahbandi introduces an intriguing interplay of familiarity and novelty. Here, viewers will encounter both familiar works and new creations, each bearing the unmistakable imprint of Syahbandi's artistic vision. What sets this collection apart is its playful yet poignant presentation. Embracing a Tetris-like composition within wooden panels in an extended series, these works invite constant re-curation, echoing the fluidity of life's ever-shifting narrative.
Yet, beneath the veneer of whimsy, the essence of Syahbandi's art remains unchanged. Layers of thoughts, memories, traumas, and anxieties still permeate each piece, offering viewers a visceral experience as it permits moments of introspection. However, through meticulous arrangement and juxtaposition in 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙏𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚, Syahbandi elevates the discomfort as there lies a heightened sense of anxiety and pain, as if the artist has peeled back another layer of vulnerability, exposing the rawness of human existence.
Through Syahbandi's lens and his skillful manipulation of elements, he intricately captures the essence of existence, prompting us to confront the paradoxical nature of life, where beauty and pain coexist in delicate harmony, one that’s inherent in the human experience. 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙏𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 reminds us of the fragility of life and the beauty found within its complexities. It's an exhibition that challenges us to confront our own vulnerabilities while celebrating the resilience that lies within us all.
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When he was selected as one of the five winners in the 2011 cycle of the Malaysian Emerging Artist Award (MEAA), Syahbandi was at just the tender age of 19. But even then it was evident his skill with the ballpoint pen was extraordinary.
Drawing from personal experience and observation, the stupefying technical skills of this young Malaysian artist have been gaining wide attention from the Malaysian art scene since MEAA. And more recently, being one of the recipients of the Young Guns Award 2016.
His keen interest in art began while still in secondary school, experimenting with various mediums before settling on using the ballpoint pen, catalyzed by his discovery of artworks by Spanish artist and poet Juan Fransisco Casas. His earlier works were portrayals of myths and fairy tales, through the artist’s own interpretive lens, at times dark and twisted but in humorous ways. His works have greatly evolved, becoming more introspective, projections of his concerns and fears into surrealistic viewscapes that are often intriguing at first glance.
Syahbandi takes the ballpoint pen well beyond the implement’s typical role as a writing instrument, fuelled by his determination and hard work, continuously improving his skills as a visual artist. Not satisfied with resting on his laurels, he has expanded his repertoire of work in recent years, continuing to explore new forms and ways to express his ideas.
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