LOT 9
AMRON OMAR
B. Kedah, 1957
Pertarungan, 1984
Acrylic on paper
27 x 27 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
Signed and dated on lower right
RM 8,000 – 12,000
While Amron has developed his art largely from within Malaysia, Suryodarmo has made Germany her second home, living and working between Indonesia and Europe. Amron’s two-dimensional paintings and drawings trace a 30-year-long focus on the subject matter of silat, the traditional Malay martial art of self-defence, of which Amron is a practitioner, and of which his father was a noted master. Amron Omar’s work highlights the Malay customs that are concerned with the movements in the Malay martial art. This is shown through the space composition and can be viewed at eye- level. The dominant subjects in this work are the two male objects who wear tied clothing. Their position also suggests that they are engaged in a battle. Through this painting, Amron Omar attempts to convey the value of silat, which is the traditional Malay martial art that is rich in traditions and cultural values. Amron Omar has successfully conveyed the message on the beauty and power of martial arts in the custom and tradition of the Malays.