Unlike Nizar Kamal Ariffin’s famous Dalang series, Shadow series appear to contain silhouettes executed with rhythmic lines and strokes. The strong black contrasts used in the composition is a symbolic color of sophistication, strength and power. The seated figure is seen smoking; a cup of beverage is placed on the table. Nizar became active when he joined Senika (Pahang Art Society) in 1984 and became a resident artist at the Taman Seni Budaya in Pahang, and the next year, he had dual first solos in Kuantan (Hyatt Hotel) and Kuala Lumpur (City Hall). He graduated with a BFA at the Universiti Sains Malaysia in 1986 and moved to Kuala Lumpur in 1993. He joined the Conlay Art Colony commune in Kuala Lumpur in 1998. In 1999 and 2000, he received Honourable Mentions in the Philip Morris Asean Art Awards, Malaysia competitions.