FAIZAL SIDIK      (b. 1978   Malaysia)

Faizal Sidik focuses on collective conscience, an idea he investigates using a variety of mediums.


His earliest works, the War Series, use traditional techniques of drawing to comment on war and dissent, victimisation and silence. The pathos of the images is intense, with figures skillfully enhanced by dark colour combinations.


The installation sculptures combine traditional and modern figures with mechanisms. These works present visual and audible conversations on human rights, disrespected freedoms and biased agendas.


The Sublime & Beautiful series, inspired by 18th century Irish philosopher Edmund Burke, incorporates Eastern aesthetics, colour and traditional iconography (including textile designs). Sidik uses mathematical forumulae and utensils to explore and achieve the precision in design.

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Education

2000		BFA, Universiti Teknologi Mara

Awards

Special Mention Award, Young Contemporary 2000, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
Hadiah Penghargaan, Seni Visual Terbuka Johor 2003, Galeri Seni Johor, Yayasan Warisan Johor
Assistant Researcher Grant, Faculty of Architecture & Design , Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2004


Solo Exhibitions

2010		Sublime Weaves at G Hotel, Penang (ART FOR YOU)
2006		Faizal Sidik: Drawing 1996-2006

Group Exhibitions

2007   Manusia, Seni Bina & Lanskap       2005   Art Through Charity, Gajah Gajah Gallery, Kuala Lumpur Alam Semulajadi, Manusia dan Keamanan' Dewan Tunku Canselor Universiti Malaya WWW' ArTalk Gallery, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur Estetika Perak, Gallery Muzeum Perak, Ipoh Identity-Here Are We, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur Young Contemporary, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur       2001   Dinamika Tampak, Perak Art Foundation ,Ipoh Open Show, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur       2000   Islamic Art Contemporary, National Museum, Kuala Lumpur Young Contemporary, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur       1999   Open Show, Shah Alam Gallery, Selangor Cetusan Rasa II, Perak National Museum

Residency and Tours

Art Tour, Berlin, Germany, 2004
Art Tour, Bali, Indonesia, 2005


Important Collections

Universiti Teknologi Mara,   Yayasan Kesenian Perak


Special Projects

2011		Peace Project : Collaborative Exploration and continuing project with NY Artist Brookie Maxwell, organized through US Embassy, Malaysia and SGFA.