Norshahidan Mohamad

Universiti Sains Malaysia | USM · Department of Fine Art

Perak Man, named after the state where the skeleton was found, was the most complete skeleton found in Southeast Asia. The funerary artefacts indicate that Perak Man was highly respected, as he was buried at the centre of the highest cave in Lenggong, and he was the only person buried there. A copy of the original skull was made using computed tomo...

This paper presents a preliminary study of the production of 52 steel rod sculptures in the context of public art development in the city of George Town, Penang. These creations are not only highlight on the aspect of formalistic beauty and the expression of art forms but they are also presenting the ideas and themes of the unique identity the city...

The production of graffiti art in Malaysia can be traced back to the late 1990's. Since then, graffiti art has been embraced by local municipalities as well as the National Visual Art Gallery (NVAG) in their public programming and activities. Despite these positive developments, how the local graffiti artists infused local imageries and identities...