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“R-series: I am weeping, calling you, though called you do not come” 197 x 197cm. Acrylic, gesso & charcoal on canvas tarp 2018. Inspired by the pre Jawi “Rencong” script the “R-series” are contemplative works that relate to the unpacking of history within the Malay archipelago through the starting point of language. “Linguistic history is the darkest of the dark arts, the only means to conjure up the ghost of vanished centuries. Reaching farthest back into the mystery of human kind” Is currently on show @killtheradio_ “In Defence of Poetry” runs till the 14th July 2018 @urbanculturefurniture PJ branch #art #fineart #contemporaryart #linguistics #history #experimental #exhibition #painting #charcoal #acrylic #canvas #tarp #rencong #malay #evolution #civilization #humanity #industrial #poetry #killtheradio #southeastasia #malaysia #indonesia #indefenceofpoetry #process #research #spirituality #brahmiscript

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Babel series (black flag), hand-stitched PVC, 2017 on show @ “In Defence of Poetry” group show Opens 530pm 7th July runs till 14th July 2018 @killtheradio_ @urbanculturefurniture #southeastasia #malaysia #art #fineart #contemporaryart #black #noir #flag #industrialromantic #sculpture #semiotics #symbolism #power #desire #origins #divination #prophetic #postapocalyptic #decolonialism #fabrication #fake #painting #jamesly #sex #primodial #tribalism

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R-series “Lawa” diptych, acrylic & spray paint on canvas, 101.6 x 172.72cm (each) 2018. Will be on show at “In Defence Poetry” a group show organised by @killtheradio_ with support from @urbanculturefurniture Opens 7th July 530pm #art #jamesly #painting #malay #script #abstraction #minimalism #expressionism #semiotics #industrialromantic #glyph #linguistics #malay #pre-jawi #abstraction #extreme #street #art #fineart #contemporaryart #primodialism #evolution #history #colonialism #brahmi #spiritual #script #black #grafitti #southeastasia #rencong #malaysia #pj #spraypaint #acrylic #canvas

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Babel series (black flag), hand-stitched PVC, 2017 on show @ “In Defence of Poetry” group show Opens 530pm 7th July runs till 14th July 2018 @killtheradio_ @urbanculturefurniture #southeastasia #malaysia #art #fineart #contemporaryart #black #noir #flag #industrialromantic #sculpture #semiotics #symbolism #power #desire #origins #divination #prophetic #postapocalyptic #decolonialism #fabrication #fake #painting #jamesly #sex #primodial #tribalism

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Opens 7th July 2018 Venue: Attic Urban Culture Furniture PJ Lot PT13843, Jalan SS21/2 Damansara Utama 47400. Petaling Jaya, Selangor @killtheradio_ @urbanculturefurniture @karzmarz @ajim @tomiheri @sophiakamal @zulamran @eminaashman @nazreenabrahamstein @sofiaharon @andywauman @blankmalaysia #contemporaryart #industrialromantic #poetry #performance #painting #sculpture #installation #art #fineart #desire #union #brut #urban #spiritual #malaysia #belgium #australia #placemaking #emergingart #southeastasia #mural #grafitti #magicalrealism

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“Sun is the light of the world; I bow to the divine decree”. As part of my upcoming group show “ In Defence of Poetry “ I will be exhibiting “Sol” a light installation representing the sixteenth rune of the Elder Futhark and the last rune of the second aett “Sowilo”. Pronounced "Soh-veal-oh". As Elhaz, Sowilo is the rune of the extreme strength, embodying and channelling the power of the sun which symbolizes the energy and the light. This rune is the vital principle of the solar light. It represents the necessary powers to reach his(her) objectives. As the symbol of the Sun, Sowilo also represents the Illumination, the understanding of the Mysteries and the full awareness. It is the direct and devastating power which no obstacle can stop. Sowilo resists the forces of death and destruction, proclaiming the triumph of the Light over the darkness. This rune illuminates the objectives that the soul wants to reach. It illuminates the way as the idea. Sowilo guides us and promises better days. It also warns us that to know to stop is a strength. “Sol” T5 lights and spray paint Dimension 196cm “In Defence of Poetry” Opens 7th July 530pm @urbanculturefurniture pj branch (attic) @killtheradio_ #jamesly #art #sculpture #light #rune #spiritualtagging #industrial #contemporaryart #primodial #primitive #tribalart #romantic #spiritual #malaysia #art #fineart #21stcenturygrafiti #fluorescent #led #red #black #sun #magic #cosmology #semiotics #linguistics #poetics #divination #fate #power #order #desire

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Revenge Lyrics - Wall painting 138 x 362cm 2018 New work for my duo show “Soul Killers Don’t Quit” with Andy Wauman. #minutinit #deweergallery #linguistics #mural #contemporaryart #malaysia #belgium #pj #uptown #damansara #selangor #spiritualtagging #primodialism #primitivism #creole #ancientscript #chanting #soulkillersdontquit (at Minut Init art social)

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Snippets from my current duo show with @andywauman #soulkillersdontquit 24 February - 24 March 2018 courtesy of @deweer_gallery @minut.init #embassyofbelgium - filmed and edited by @allysonyong

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#Soulkillersdontquit my duo show with @andywauman runs till the 24th March 2018 contact minut.init@gmail.com to make an appointment 3pm - 8pm Monday to Friday @minut.init @deweer_gallery #minutinit #contemporaryart #uptown #damansara #selangor #malaysia #pj #deweergallery #jamesly #andywauman #mural #spiritualtagging #linguistics #black #revengelyrics #primodialism

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Fragment of “Best! Best! Drums!!” Plaster with handmade carvings #soulkillersdontquit runs till 24 March 2018 @minut.init by appointment only #minutinit #deweergallery #andywauman #jamesly #malaysia #selangor #uptown #damansara (at Uptown Damansara)

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Fragment from “Best! Best! Drums!” Plaster with handmade carvings. It one of the new works on display for my latest duo show with @andywauman ”Soul Killers Don’t Quit” @minut.init . Show runs till the 24.03.2018 viewing by appointment only. #minutinit #contemporaryart #deweergallery #jamesly #andywauman #uptown #damansara #pj #selangor #embassyofbelgium #tribal #shamanism #spiritualtagging #primodialism

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Tribe Yells - Charcoal Drawing on wall, 253 x 650cm #soulkillersdontquit runs till 24.03.2018 #spiritualtagging #contemporaryart #exhibition #minutinit #deweergallery #embassyofbelgium #malaysia #uptown #damansara #selangor #pj

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#SKDQ #minutinit #deweergallery #jamesly #andywauman #contemporaryart #uptown #damansara #pj #malaysia @allysonyong @andywauman @minut.init @deweer_gallery @pearlyw0ng

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Best! Best! Drums! - Plaster with handmade carvings - variable dimensions 2017 @andywauman @jamesly_tk for “Soul Killers Don’t Quit” Opens today 3pm runs till 24.03.18 #SKDQ #minutinit #deweergallery #jamesly #andywauman #embassyofbelgium #malaysia #uptown #damansara #pj

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“Luck Is The Only Justice” T5 Lights and spray paint diameter 186cm #SKDQ #minutinit #deweergallery #embassyofbelgium #malaysia #contemporaryart #damansara #uptown #selangor #pj

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Wood cut prints on ivory cut paper for “Soul Killers Don’t Quit” opens 24.02.18 3pm #minutinit #deweergallery #contemporaryart #embassyofbelgium #malaysia #damansara #selangor #pj #andywauman #jamesly

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Opens 24.02.18 3pm #SKDQ #contemporaryart #minutinit #deweergallery #malaysia #embassyofbelgium #damansara #uptown #selangor