BIOGRAPHY

Anuar Dan

DAN'S VILLAGE
The Arts Of AnuarDan

Kampung houses morphing into the skyscrapers dominate
AnuarDan's latest paintings; a tale of rapidly
disappearing village life, told through muted tones of
brown and yellow, designs that are almost abstract,
giving glimpses of a vanishing world and declining
arts.

With the kampung house series, however, Anuar seem to
have come into his own.The complex theme -
deconstructed houses, intricate architectural detail
overlaid on household implements; shadowy people
lurking, chatting in doorways - convays a sense of
impermanence. Strongly vertical, the houses are
surrounded by elongated doorways, cubes and windows,
giving the impression that houses themselves are
changing, that some time soon, they will have given
way and become one of the increasingly ubiquitous
skyscrapers.The shadowy figures, ghosts of people,
emphasise this decline: it isn't just buildings that
are disappearing, but a way of life.

Anuar has cleverly put together local artifacts and
the Malay architecture to give rise to works depicting
the Malay heritage. His innovative use of mixed media
and the effect of aging that he creates add charm to
his works.

In the context of modern living his works are
remainder of the days gone by. The quaint setting with
the bicycle in some of his pieces brings back fond
memories for many.

Born . 1960, in Taiping, Perak
Artists Studio . No. 1, Jalan Palma Tiga, 18/48C,
Seksyen 18
40000 Shah Alam, Selangor Malaysia.
Contact No. . 019 - 6406374
E-mail . anuardan@yahoo.com
Website: www.ArtWanted.com/AnuarDan

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EDUCATION Degree in Graphic Design, University of
1979 - 1983 Technology Mara (UiTM), Shah Alam,
Selangor, Malaysia.

SOLO EXIBITION
2001 . Pelita Hati Gallery of Art, Kuala Lumpur
. AEA Fine Arts, Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur
2002 . News Straits Times (M) Bhd. Kuala Lumpur
2003 . KL International Airport (KLIA)
2004 . Souk Al Tar, Maju Junction,K. Lumpur
. Artist's Space, Concorde Hotel, Shah Alam

EXHIBITIONS
1983 . Faculty Show, UiTM, Shah Alam
. Palestine Show, City Hall, K. Lumpur.
. Keretapi Tanah Malayu (KTM) Show, Parliment Hall.
1984 .Young Contemporary, National Art Gallery, K.L
. Water Colour Exhibition, City Hall, K. Lumpur.
1986 . Space Art Exhibition, National Art Gallery,
K.L
1987 . National Open Show, National Art Gallery, K.L

. Angkatan Pelukis Semalaysia (APS)
. Annual Art Exhibition/Competition, Creative Centre
(APS),K.L
1990 . Open Art Show, National Art Gallery, K.L
1991 . One World Whitout War, City Hall, K. Lumpur.
1994 . BOSNIA Art Exhibition, Petronas Art
Gallery,K.L
. BOSNIA Art Exhibition, Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka
. Bank Utama/Art Salon - Open Art Competition,
Petronas Art Gallery,
1995 . APS Annual Art Exhibition, Creative Centre
APS,
. K.L Open Art Show, Shah Alam Art Gallery, Shah
Alam.
. Philip Morris Art Exhibition/Competition, National
Art Gallery. K.L

1996 . Goverment Staff Art Exhibition/Competition,
MATIC, K. Lumpur.
. Negeri Selangor Mosque Competition, Shah Alam Art
Gallery.
1997 . Annual Art Exhibition, Angkatan Pelukis
Semalaysia (APS),
Petronas Art Gallery,
1997 . Open Art Show, Shah Alam Art Gallery.
. Kraf Art Exibition/Competition, Kraftangan
Malaysia, K. Lumpur.
. The Mines, Art Exhibition Centre. K. Lumpur.
1988 . Open Art Show, Galery Shah Alam.
. Ismail Embong, Art Gallery. K. Lumpur.
. Art Bazar Exhibition, Bank Negara, K. Lumpur.
1999 . Open Art Show, Galery Shah Alam.
. Budaya Kraf, Jalan Conlay, K. Lumpur.
. Art Bazar Exhibition, Bank Negara, K. Lumpur.
2000 . Inspirasi 2000, Hotel Helang, Langkawi
. Islamic Art Exhibition, National museum, K. Lumpur

. Malaysia Ku, Bank Negara. K. Lumpur
. Art Bazaar, Kraftangan Malaysia, Jln. Conlay, K.L
. Philip Morris, National Art Gallery
. Art Bazaar, National Art Gallery, KL
. Malaysian Fruits, Art Exhibition, Mandarin Hotel,
KL
. Rasa Hati, Tongkah Holdings, K. Lumpur
. Lim Kok Wing, Art Gallery, K. Lumpur
. Invited Artists, Art On Plus Gallery, Melaka
2001 . Guest Artists, Gallery Shah Alam
. Art Bazzar, Jln. Conlay, K. Lumpur
. Art & Craff, Galery Pelita Hati, K. Lumpur
. Bersekemuka dengan Adegan, Galery Petronas, K.L.
. Cradel of the Nation, Galeri MayBank, Bangsar, K.
Lumpur.
. Road show, Amcorp Mall, P. Jaya
. Philip Morris, National Art Gallery
2002 . Artist Colony, Star Hill, K.L.
. HOMEX 2002, The Mines K.L
. DEX 2002, PWTC, K. Lumpur
. Artist on Show, Sunway Lagoon, K.Lumpur
. Hari Raya Promotion, Amcorp Mall, P. Jaya
2003 . Menjelang Raya, PKNS, Shah Alam
. Souk Al Tar, Maju Junction, K. Lumpur
2004 . Artist's at works, The Store, Shah Alam
. Open Show, Galeri Shah Alam
2005 . My Memory, Bangunan UMNO, Shah Alam
. Art Bazzar, National Art Gallery
. Malay & Islamic Covenction/Exhibition, MITC
Malacca
. Sprit Of Merdeka, Concord Hotel Shah Alam
. Light, Concord Hotel Shah Alam
. Artist At Works, South City Plaza, Kuala Lumpur
2006 . Artist At Works,Ranting Arts, SACC Sha Alam

ART EXPERIENCE
1983 - 1993 . Assistant Curator, National Art
Gallery.
1994 - 2001 . Graphic Designer Ministry Health of
Malaysia
1985 - 1994 . Study Tour to Art Gallery & Museum
Singapore, Java, Sumatra,
Indonesia,New Delhi, Agra, Lucknow, India..
Bangkok, Thailand,
Munich, Frankfrut, Germany

SPECIAL GUEST
2003 . Malaysian Images, BBC, Radio
2003 - 2005 . Drawing Lacture, Kraftangan Malaysia,
2004 . Artists Workshop, International School, Mont
Kiara
. Malaysian images, Putrayaja TV

AWARDS
1983 . First Prize, Logo Design, Keretapi Tanah
Melayu (KTM)
1986 . First Prize, Logo Design, Malaysian Sport
(SUKMA)
. Minor Award, APS Art Competition, Creative Certre,
K.Lumpur
1987 . First Prize, Logo Design, Drug Abuse, Ministry
Education of Malaysia
. Minor Prize, Logo Design, National Sport Council
. Minor Prize, Logo Design, Zoo Melaka
1990 . Special Award, Familly Art Competition, City
Hall, K. Lumpur
1991 . 3rd. Prize, Poster Design, One World Whithout
War
1. Teh Suraya Yusof, Khazanah Lama Mengisi Karyanya:
IMPIANA Magazine,
Ogos 2000

2. Azran Md Jaafar, Bertaruh Khazanah Lama: ANJUNG
SERI, December 2000

3. Sonia Randhawa, Disapearing World, Anuar Dan Fading
Villages, Agenda Seni,
November 30, 2000

4. Sani Ahmad, The Disapearing World, Virtual
Malaysia, October 10, 2000

5. Solihin Osman, Anuar Dan Pertahan Tradisi: Berita
Harian, April 10, 2001

6. Solihin Osman, Gaya Melayu Dalam Lukisan: Minguan
Malaysia. Jun3, 2001

7. Solihin Osman, Khazanah Melayu: Dewan Budaya, Dewan
Bahasa & Pustaka;
Ogos 2001

8. Solihin Osman, Konsep Melayunisme akan Dipamerkan:
Utusan Malaysia,
Februari 2001

9. Siti Zainol Ismail, Anuar Dan Solo Exhibition of
Painting and Drawings: Pelita Hati Gallery of Art. Mei
4, 2001

10. Karen Yap, Touchs of the Kampung: News Straits
Times, May 11, 2001

11. Norlaila Hamima Jamaluddin, Anuar Garap Seni
Tradisional Melayu: Harian Metro, June 14, 2001

12. Sarah Nur Haslyn, Khazanah An Artists Perspective
on Dissipating Worlds: Art
Corridor Magazine, October 2001

13. Izwani Salfina, Khazanah Melayunisme Aliran Baru
Cetusan Anuar Dan: DECOR Magazine, December 2002

14. Geeta Krishnan, Tribute to a Passing Era: The
Star, January 24, 2003

15. Malaysian Culture & Heritage on Display at KLIA:
KLIA Bulletin, January 2003

16. Khairul Anuar Hussin & Maraina Abdul Rahman,
Jatidiri Dalam Melayuisme: ATH Seminar Figura II, Uitm
Seri Manjung Perak, January, 2004

17. Riadz Radzi, Abadikan lakaran dalam Kad Raya:
Harian Metro, November 10, 2004

18. Riadz Radzi, Melayunisme Anuar, Dokumentasi
Perkampungan Melayu Untuk Generasi Baru, Harian
Metro.November 2003

19. SASTERA & BUDAYA, Imej Silam, Nuansa Karya
Surealistik Anuar Dan: Utusan Malaysia, December 30,
2004

20. Anna Yusof, Anuar Dan at Artist's Space: News
Straits Times, Desember 29, 2004

21. Izza Safinas Ibrahim, Anuar Dan tonjol Warisan
Budaya: Berita Harian,
December 11, 2004

22. Suib Taib, Fading Way of Life: The News Straits
Times, January 12, 2005

23. Dewan Budaya, November 2005

24. Utusan Malaysia, January 6, 2006

COPRORATE COLLECTIONS
. Pernas Hilton Properties, K. Lumpur
. Hayat Regency Hotel, J. Bahru
. Park Village of Malaysia, Melaka
. Retaurant, Crown Pacifik Hotel, K. Lumpur
. Villa Costa, Melaka
. Gabungan Penulis Nasional (GAPENA)
. Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka, K. Lumpur
. Art Salon, K.Lumpur
. Kraftangan Malaysia
. Matic, K. Lumpur
. Art & Decor, KLCC
. Art on Plus, A. Keroh
. Art Colony, K. Lumpur
. Metro Fine Art, K. Lumpur
. Pelita Hati Gallery of Art
. Kedah State Goverment
. Gallery Shah Alam
. Malaysian Ambassy, Scotland
. CWS Hygien, K.Lumpur
. Credit Guarantee Corporation (CGC)
. Ministry Argiculture of Malaysia
. MAYBAN Assurance, K. Lumpur
. Hungary Embassy, K. Lumpur
. Idris Bhat Associates-Architects, K. Lumpur
. Galery Petronas, K.L
. Teras Dara Konsortium, K. Lumpur
. Ministry Education Of Malaysia
. Kementerian Perumahan Tempatan
. Faculty Of Law, University Malaya, K.L
. Prime Minister Dept, PUTRAJAYA
. DRB-HICOM, Shah Alam
. Deloitte Kassim Chan, P. Jaya
. Malaysia Export Credit Insurance Bhd,
. Prudential Assurance Bhd. K. Lumpur
. MBSA Shah Alam
. KAJ ,Starstock, P. Jaya
. Malaysian, Ambassy, Brunei
. Pejabat Kebudayaan Negeri Selangor
. New Straits Times, K.Lumpur
. Integrated Logistics Bhd. S Alam
. United Overseas Australia Ltd. K.Lumpur
. Bintang Buana Sdn. Bhd. K.L
. Sapruddin & Co., Seremban
. Bank Simpanan Nasional
. Bank Negara, K. Lumpur
. Wisma Putra, Putrajaya
. Concorde hotel, Shah Alam
. Ebiza Design, K. Lumpur
. Kuang Construction, Klang
. DHL Malaysia, K. Lumpur

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