SHAHAR KOYOK aka SHAQ KOYOK
shaqkoy@gmail.com
Web page: shaqkoyok.blogspot.com
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Shaq
is a contemporary artist from the indigenous Temuan
tribe of Selangor. Temuan has a population of
29,000 in peninsula Malaysia. In his
early life, land developers encroached on the jungle around his village and this experience is reflected in his many works. That trauma from his childhood has fueled his
passion and led him to fight for his
people's land rights. He loves to explore many art mediums from contemporary
painting to installation art.
ARTISTS’
STATEMENT
“In a
rapidly modernising Malaysian state, I’m always trying to capture the tension
and pressure faced by my people, whose lives interact with and respect the
natural environment. My work emphasizes the inequalities that exist between
modern consumerism and traditional sustainable ways of life. My paintings are a reflection of my people and the rain forest in which I grew up, and to show the
importance of nature to the Orang Asal.
The presentation of artwork also captures a contemporary view of the struggle
faced by Malaysia’s indigenous people and the aim is to contribute to a deeper
understanding of multiracial Malaysia.”
EDUCATION
● Bachelor of Fine Art (Hons), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor,
Malaysia (2009).
● Diploma
of Fine Art, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Melaka, Malaysia (2006).
AWARDS
● Citra Madani Award, 2023
● Eco-Business A List Award, Singapore, 2021.
● Merdeka Award Grant for International Attachment 2017
●
Indigenous People Icon Award, 2015.
● Indigenous People Excellence Award by
Tourism Selangor, 2015.
ACHIEVEMENTS
2023
Delivered a talk at Global Indigenous Youth Summit on Climate Change, Online Webinar
· Presented
a paper at Cultural Wisdom for Climate Action,
Bangkok, Thailand
2022
·
Sembang
@ WWF, an online webinar about wildlife by WWF
·
Webinar
Forum Adat Orang Asli Semenanjung 2, Pusat Pembangunan Kebuadayaan LLG
2021
Eco
Business A List Winner for 2021
·
Consider
This TV talk show with Sharrad Kuttan by Astro Awani, Richard Koh Fine Art, KL
·
The
Truth Behind Youth in Climate Advocacy, climate change talk, Eco-Knight
·
If I
Have a Year to Make a Change, an online talk The Digital Road Show by
ThinkActSolve.my
·
Aku
Malaysia, a documentary film series by KiniTV
·
International
Visitor Leadership Program, US Embassy, USA
2020
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Online
Webinar about Hari Moyang for indigenous Temuan at Kuala Langat North Forest
Reserve.
2019
·
Art
Talk at “Crafting Artistry” Meet the Artist at Galeri Petronas, KLCC, KL
·
Art
Talk at “Democracy in Action” at Democracy Festival by FORSEA, PUBLIKA
·
Panelist
for “Reprentasi Orang Asli diSemenanjung Malaysia” by NEW NARATIF
2018
·
Completed
research with Merdeka Award for International Attachment at Australia, New
Zealand & U.K
·
Presenting
his research at Eden Project, U.K
·
Art
Talk, Galeri Petronas, K.L
·
Art
Talk and Workshop, Borneo Bengkel Art Residency, Kuching, Sarawak
·
Art
Talk and art workshop, Sabah Art Gallery, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
·
Art
Workshop, Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Festival, White Box Gallery
·
Lecture
at Anthropology Department, University of Malaya
·
Art
Talk, KL Biennale, National Gallery of Malaysia, K.L
2017
● Featured in TV9 for Merdeka Award ceremony presentation.
● Featured in News Straits Times for Merdeka Award ceremony presentation.
● Featured in The Star TV for Merdeka Award ceremony presentation.
● Featured in My News Hubs for Merdeka Award ceremony presentation
● Featured artist for "Perspective" a documentary by Minut Init Art Social, Youtube.
2014
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Speaker for Institute of Ethnic Studies,
UKM, Bangi.
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Speaker for National Indigenous
Conference, University of Malaya, Petaling Jaya.
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Speaker for Malaysian Artists Forum in
PADU-KITA MERDEKA SYMPOSIUM, UKM, Bangi.
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Featured artist in Star Newspaper.
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Featured artist in New Strait Times Newspaper.
2013
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Published Children’s Story Book “Tujal
and the Wind”.
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Lecture in Art Talk in University of
Malaya.
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Featured article in Star Newspaper.
2012
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Nov 1 Guest Speaker Orang Asli Pre
School Convocation Selangor.
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Dec Featured in TELL Magazine Brighton
Education Negeri Sembilan.
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Oct Feature Article Berita Harian
Newspaper Didik.
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Oct Feature Article News Strait Times
Newspaper.
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Oct 12 Guest Presenter All Day Art
Workshop SK Putra Negeri Sembilan.
2011
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TVi Malaysia Featured on June TV show.
● Art
Malaysia, February 2011 Issue Cover and 11-page Article.
2010
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Star Metro: December, Feature Article
with Artwork.
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Senses of Malaysia: December
Issues, 4-page Feature/Bio/Artwork.
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The Expat Magazine: November, Cover
Page and Feature Article.
●
UMW Selangor, Invitational Seminar
Presenter.
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National Art Gallery Invitational
“ArTriangle” (Multi-national).
2009
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Tell Magazine, Feature Article and
Artwork.
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia MIDF Gallery
Showcase
ARTISTS ARTWORKS
The Witnesses - Mixed media Installation Art 2019, National Gallery of Malaysia
Nightmare of Moyang Bajos, Oil on Canvas, 2020
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| Courtesy of Galeri Petronas |
Title: “perTEMUAN” Medium: Mixed Media installation Size: Variable Size Installation Year: 2017
Title: “Age of Tomorrow”
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 92 x 122cm
Year: 2016
Title: “Confession of Palm
Oil”
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 84 x 146 cm
Year: 2013
At the Crossroad, Acrylic on Canvas, 2018
Title:
“In Two Minds”
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 48 x 60 cm
Year: 2013
Legacy, Acrylic on canvas, 92 x 92 cm, 2020
Title: “Highway
to Hell”
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 92 x 92 cm
Year: 2014
