The forest is a world by itself. It nourishes itself as well as the numerous life forms depending and regenerating the whole eco-system. Animals, insects, birds, trees, flowers, plants, water areas… It is a spiritual space, too, unknown, mysterious, full of secrets, sacred even. Syed Fakaruddin’s painting theme so far revolves unerringly around the natural landscape, which can heal itself through regeneration. The textural play in this work is so dense and delicate to extol its beauty. Even in other works which sing of the open terrain, there is no visible life-forms like Man or animals. Syed Fakaruddin’s raised profile can be seen in his participation in group exhibitions organised by the Big Four Galleries of Malaysian Contemporary Art namely HOM Art Trans, G13, Taksu and Segaris. He was also featured in the International Art Expo Malaysia from 2014 to 2016, and this year, in the Singapore Contemporary. His only award so far is the Consolation Prize in the Nando’s Peri-fy Your Art completion in 2012 after trying since 2009. Terengganu-born Syed Fakuruddin is now based in Kuala Lumpur. He obtained his BFA from the University ITM in Shah Alam (2010-2012) after his Diploma at its Lendu, Malacca, campus in 2007-2010.