This work is a poignant drawing study of a masculine figure, which serves as a tribute to legendary warriors from the Malayan lineage. Mat Ali obtained a BA (Hons) in Fine Art at Universiti Teknologi MARA in 1997. His recognition includes winning 3rd Prize in the Kuala Lumpur Sculpture Contest and an Honourable Mention in the Philip Morris Malaysia Art Awards, Kuala Lumpur. Since 2009, Mat Ali had a number of shows at prominent galleries in Malaysia. He participated in Young And New at House of Matahati in 2009 and later that year had his solo show Dendam Tak Sudah at Metro Fine Art Gallery. Other exhibitions included Artriangle at National Art Gallery Malaysia in 2010, while 2012 has been Ali’s busiest, showing his works at A Meter Diameter at House of Matahati, Lineage at Art Accent, Pameran Pelukis Selangor at Galeri Shah Alam as well as at the grand opening of Rosella Gallery in Singapore.