Mad Anuar Ismail - Storm Rider

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Storm Rider

2000

Mad Anuar Ismail captures the spirit of human resilience in this semi-abstract steel-carved sculpture. The work bears the same name as his Storm Riders series, an extensive collection of pieces that are inspired by memories of the daily lives and hardships of the fishermen in his Terengganu hometown. Dramatic and eye-catching, Storm Rider portrays two back-to-back fishermen with raised, triumphant fists on oars as they battle the stormy seas. The emphasis on form in exaggerated symmetry and sharp lines are juxtaposed by softer curves and subtle elements of movement, creating a stark visual effect to tell a tale of heroism and humanity’s ability to overcome adversity. The use of traditional and local motifs adds a distinct Nusantara element and the industrial material of steel reflects the artist’s ongoing negotiation between traditional life and impending modernity.

Details

Medium:

Steel

Dimension:

120 x 134 x 130 cm

Date:

2000

Credit Line:

Collection of ILHAM Foundation

About Mad Anuar Ismail

Mad Anuar Ismail (b.1952) was born in Dungun, Terengganu and was a member of the Anak Alam collective in the 1970s. His works of wood and steel celebrate traditional aesthetics while exploring new perspectives and visual vocabulary. He studied at the Mara Institute of Technology(UiTM), Shah Alam and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Art and Design in 1977. He has participated in numerous exhibitions both in Malaysia and internationally. In 2017, his first solo exhibition entitled ‘Getaran’, organised by Fergana Art was exhibited at White Box, Publika.

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