Liew Kung Yu
His work combines symbols of Malaysia's modernisation with elements of its traditional culture.
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Installation detail
The image on the floor is of one of the Demon King Rawana, the two-headed Kelantan version of a traditional character from Wayang Kulit (shadow puppet theatre), a greedy but (in some versions) good villain - who loves showing off, according to the artist. The basis for this character is Ravana, one of the protagonists in the epic Sanskrit literary work, the Ramayana.
© Photo: Haupt & Binder
His work combines symbols of Malaysia's modernisation with elements of its traditional culture.