Amar Shahid is a multi-disciplinary artist with a specialty in linguistics, specifically the intricacies of sociolinguistic history in Southeast Asia.
A Fine Art graduate of UiTM Shah Alam, Amar Shahid (b. 1986) is a multi-disciplinary artist with a specialty in linguistics, specifically the intricacies of sociolinguistic history in Southeast Asia. He works with both conventional and experimental media such as oil, epoxy, printmaking, and engages with traditional craft techniques like Japanese kintsugi. Amar’s interest is in cultural conflicts and their ecosystems. He reflects on them using anecdotes from his Malay Muslim background, multicultural upbringing, and Chinese vernacular education in Malaysia. His unique perspectives shape his artworks and writings, revealing a distinct Southeast Asian narrative.
Solo Exhibition
Tempus Fabrica - A Version of Time, CULT Gallery 2023
Awards and Achievements
MEA Award 2022 (Winner), CIMB Foundation 2022
Bakat Muda Sezaman 2021 (Art On Site), Balai Seni Negara 2022
Bakat Muda Sezaman 2019, Balai Seni Visual Negara 2019
MEA Award 2019 Finalist Exhibition, White Box, Publika 2019
MEA Award 2013 Finalist Exhibition, White Box, Publika 2013
MEA Award 2011 Finalist Exhibition, Soka Gakkai Malaysia 2011
Selected Exhibitions & Curatorial
Turun Tanah, Galeri Puteh 2022
Chetak 17 Open Print Show
HOM Art Open
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Positive group show, Segaris 2021
Theatre Impian group show, Theatre Impian
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Traversing 175, Galeri PRIMA, Balai NSTP 2020
Possibilia, Rumah Seni Selangor
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Transit 2x2 - annual fundraising show for MAARS, HOM Art Trans 2019
Snakes & Ladders, The Incubator @ Zoo
SH/FT, Cendana/PUBLIKA
Yang Bukan Bukan, group show under the HOM Art Group programme,
HOM Art Trans
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Progredi, Art Cube Gallery 2018
Inception, group show for HOM Art Trans Art group project
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VAP2, Galeri Chandan, Publika 2017
inception, HOM Art Trans, Ampang
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de/corum, Galeri Chandan, Publika 2016
Views from the 6ix, G13 Gallery, Kelana Jaya
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ConFiguration, G13 Gallery, Kelana Jaya 2015
Art for Manek Urai, Galeri Chandan, Publika
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Sekaki group show, Segaris, Publika 2012
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Expressions of the Malayan Tiger, Galeri Maybank 2010
Breakthrough Art Exhibition, Dasein Gallery & The Gallery @ Starhill
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360 YA! Fine Art Exhibition, 360 Gallery, Damansara 2009
Light upon Light Fine Art Exhibition, 360 Gallery Damansara
New Kids on the Block Fine Art Exhibition, 360 Gallery, Damansara
Nando’s Art Competition Fine Art Exhibition (Finalist)
Critical Art Writing
An Afternoon of Reconciliation, AMSR Singapore 2022
Malaysian Neo-Minimalism, BASKL 2021
Juries’ notes (as well as one of the juries) for 2019 - 2021
Maybank MyTIGER Values Competition
de/corum, Galeri Chandan, Publika 2016
Kolektif Bukan Seni-Man 'Objek Banal, Objek Seni', 2016
Kapallorek Art space
Dream within Dreams, Artist residency showcase, HOM Art Trans 2012
Young & New Part IV Fine Art Exhibition, HOM Art Trans 2012
Signs, Symbols & Icons Fine Arts Exhibition, Galeri Chandan, Bangsar 2011
Horizontal/Vertical Fine Art Exhibition, HOM Art Trans 2011
A Meter Perspective (2) Fine Art Exhibition, HOM Art Trans 2010
Nueu Force Fine Art Exhibition, 360 Gallery, Damansara 2009
Chief Editor & Writer
Parole - publication for critical art writing, ISBN 978-983-44021-1-2 2008
