Smoking, Archival Matt Print, 2006, (31.5cm x 46cm), Ed. 10 |
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Sarawk’s Tatoos, Archival Matt Print, 2006, (31.5cm x 46cm), Ed. 10 |
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Berawan Woman, Archival Matt Print, 2006, (31.5cm x 46cm), Ed. 10 |
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Break Me, Archival Matt Print, 2008, (61cm x 92cm ), Ed. 5 |
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S C SHEKAR (b.1963 Malaysia)
S.C. Shekar studied in Malaysia and Australia, and began his career as a photojournalist with a local publication upon graduation. In 1989, he started Reds Studio Inc. which specializes in editorial, architectural and interior photography.
He has exhibited his work since 1985. His artistic focus is portraiture and ethnographic images. He has traveled throughout Asia, focussing most on unusual compositions or scenes from little known regions.
Shekar has completed an extensive series on Myanmar, having made repeated trips to the country over three years. This series will be published in 2009. Additionally, he has done outstanding photography of the peoples of East Malaysia.
BIODATA
Major Exhibitions
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Out of the Box, SGFA The Private Gallery, KL
Borneo, A Bowl of Wind and Water (2008), NY Asian Art Week, ESU
Headquarters curated by SGFA The Private Gallery, New York |
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Eight, SGFA The Private Gallery, KL |
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| 2004 |
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Peace , Soka Gakkai Centre, KL |
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Images of Malaysia, Regent Hotel, KL |
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| 2002 |
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Kuala Lumpur – A confluence, National Gallery |
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Rural Landscapes – Selangor, Concord Hotel, KL |
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| 1997 |
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Visions- A Multicultural Exploration of Malaysia and Australia. National Art Gallery |
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| 1996 |
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Photography As An Art, National Art Gallery |
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| 1995 |
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The Craftsman, The Regent, KL |
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| 1994 |
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Documentasi Malaysia, National Art Gallery |
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| 1992 |
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In Memory of Ismail Zain, National Art Gallery |
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| 1989 |
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Kuala Selangor, A Documentation, National Art Gallery |
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| 1985 |
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Movements, KL Arts Festival |
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Major Awards
Best Picture - National Union of Journalist
World Gourmand Awards - Best Photography
Aseanta Awards - Best photographer
Major Publications
Visions - A Multicultural Exploration of Malaysia and Australia (1997)
A Vision Realized - The Petronas Twin Towers (1999)
The Architecture of Malaysia (1999)
Beyond Fusion- A Trans Ethnic Journey (2001)
Daughters Of Asia (2002)
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