Saiful Razman. Bazaar Art Jakarta August Booth C2 The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta Pacific Place

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1 Saiful Razman Bazaar Art Jakarta Booth C2 The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta Pacific Place August 27 30

2 Vertical Speed Vertical Speed is a new series of work, which I started to develop early this year. I have always been interested in the potential of painting and in this series, I am able to explore the mechanical process of painting; govern by repetition, chance and control while using industrial materials such as roller brushes and household gloss paint instead of traditional art media. Though the support for the paintings remain as canvas, which is the most common surface for painting in fine art, this series attempts to demystify the process of painting and challenge the notion of the inherent belief in the gestural brush mark as artistic expression. The implementation of repetitive gesture as mark-making exercise and the use of non-art materials provide me with an opportunity to explore the element of spontaneity and cherish the interesting slippages from controlled actions. Chance and order are balanced within the picture frame. The uniformed visual patterns and indifferent markings suggest to the actions required to make the marks while framing painting as a procedural and ritualistic process. Saiful Razman

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4 Naturalization Enamel paint on canvas Don t Trust Anybody Enamel paint and oil on canvas

5 Only Shallow Enamel paint and oil on canvas Control Enamel paint on canvas

6 Open Enamel paint and oil on canvas Waves of Fear Enamel paint on canvas

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8 Ocean Spray Enamel paint on canvas Orderly White Enamel paint on canvas

9 The Sea Enamel paint on canvas Keep on Lying Enamel paint on canvas

10 Wasting Your Time Enamel paint and acrylic on canvas Wasting Your Time Twice Enamel paint and acrylic on canvas

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12 Saiful Razman Saiful Razman (b.1980, Malaysia) graduated from UiTM with a bachelor degree in Fine Art in He has exhibited widely in Malaysia, Lebanon, Australia and Singapore. In 2003, he was awarded both the Honourable Mention at the Philip Morris Malaysia-Asean Arts Awards and the Incentive Award at the Open Show, Galeri Shah Alam, Selangor. He lives and works in, Malaysia. Education 2003 Bachelor of Art and Design (Fine Art) Fakulti Seni Lukis & Seni Reka, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Shah Alam, Malaysia Solo Exhibitions 2013 Vertical Speed at Bazaar Art Jakarta, Indonesia with Richard Koh Fine Art 2013 Forms of Void, Richard Koh Fine Art,, Malaysia 2012 Ereksi Jeneral, Richard Koh Fine Art, 2008 Pelan-Pelan & Bilik Gerakan, The Annexe Gallery, Selected Group Exhibitions I Am Ten, Richard Koh Fine Art,, Malaysia Malaysian Art, A New Perspective, Richard Koh Fine Art, Singapore Malaysian Art, A New Perspective, Richard Koh Fine Art,, Malaysia 2014 Obscured Lucidity, Richard Koh Fine Art,, Malaysia 2013 Beirut Art Fair, ME.NA.SA. Art, Southeast Asia Pavilion, Beirut, Lebanon 2011 Ekspress Rakyat, Chan Hampe Galleries, Singapore Semangat Chandan, Journey of Contemporary Artists from the Land of Grace, Galeri Chandan, 2010 Young Malaysian Artists, New Object(ion), Galeri Petronas, Survival, World Wildlife Fund, Rimbun Dahan, Selangor Young Malaysian Artists 1: New Object (ion), Galeri Petronas, Tribute to Rauschenberg, Taksu Gallerie, Energy Trap: Painting And Sculpture, The Annexe Gallery Central Market,, Malaysia Al-Kesah, Publika, Locals Only!,Taksu Gallerie, 2009 Between The Lines, The Annexe Gallery, Tanah Air, of World Wildlife Fund, Rimbun Dahan, Malaysia Locals Only!, Taksu Gallerie, 2008 Cabinet, Valentine Willie Fine Art Tukar Ganti, New Malaysian Paintings, Valentine Willie Fine Art, Singapore 2007 BEBAS LAH!, The Annexe Gallery, Apostrophe!, The Annexe Gallery, Extended Periods Of Waiting, Video Installation, The Annexe Studio I'll Think About It, in Aid of World Wildlife Fund, Video Installation, Rimbun Dahan, Malaysia 2006 Light Box Mural Design, Melting Pot Cafe, Concorde Hotel The Poster Show, Wondermilk Art Gallery, 3 Young Contemporaries, Valentine Willie Fine Art, Satu Kali, Performance Art Symposium, Karnival Karnivor, Galeri Seni Maya, From The Edge, Ivan Dougherty Gallery, Sydney, Australia From The Edge, Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, NSW, Australia 2005 Pop Culture, Galeri Seni Maya,, Malaysia Taman Sari, in aid of World Wildlife Fund, Rimbun Dahan, Selangor Art Yours! 01, Wondermilk Art Gallery, Freedom Film Fest, KOMAS, Angkasawanegara, Stop Over, Performance Art, Universiti Bangsar Utama (UBU) Kuala Lumpur 10th Rimbun Dahan Residency Artist Rimbun Dahan, Malaysia TAKUNG, Balai Seni Lukis Negara,, Malaysia 2004 Paradise Lost / Paradise Found, in aid of World Wildlife Fund Rimbun Dahan, Selangor Laman, Pelantar Djoko Pekik, Yogyakarta, Indonesia Ruangan, Galeri Pitoe, Yogyakarta, Indonesia Notthatbalai Art Fest, Lost Generation Space, 3 Young Contemporaries, Valentine Willie Fine Art, 2003 Pameran Terbuka, Galeri Shah Alam, Selangor Philip Morris Malaysia- Asean Arts Award, Balai Seni Lukis Negara EMERGE: A Selection of 2003 UiTM Graduates, Gallerie Taksu, KONTAK, Fine Art Degree Show, FSSR UiTM, Shah Alam, Selangor 2002 Colour Your Destiny, Nokia Art Award-Asia Pacific ARTrageously Ramsey Ong Gallery, ARUS, Galeri Shah Alam, Selangor 2001 Eye on the World, Nokia Art Awards- Asia Pacific Balai Seni Lukis Negara, Cahaya dan Ruang, Galeri Shah Alam, Selangor

13 Richard Koh Fine Art has been in operation since 2005 and is regarded as a pioneer for introducing Southeast Asian contemporary art to Malaysia and the region. Promoting an adventurous roster of emerging and established Southeast Asian artists, the gallery regularly mounts exhibitions locally and abroad with a commitment to emerging practices and challenging media. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronically, including photocopy, recording or any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior consent from the artist and gallery. Catalog Richard Koh Fine Art, Artwork and Images Richard Koh Fine Art This catalog is published to accompany a solo presentation by Saiful Razman titled Vertical Speed at Art Bazaar Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia on 27 to 30 August.

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