Musuh dicari ke lubang cacing
Tak dapat tanduk telinga dijinjing
Maruah dan agama dihina jangan
Hebat amuknya tak kenal lawan
Melayu – Usman Awang
Termashore is a vibrant composition made up of various elements forming a historical blueprint, focusing on the cultural roots stemming from the local context. The title is named after Termashore, associated with the kain pelikat textiles worn by men during prayer. Taking familiar objects from the everyday, the work examines colonial histories leading towards national independence, enhancing our understanding of the past.
Nizam Rahmat graduated from UITM with an excellent candidate award for his post graduate studies in fine art. His artworks are equipped with an experimental approach with use of wooden case constructions. His group exhibitions include Two Methods — Collage & Assemblage by Nizam Rahmat & Azrin Mohd, Galeri Seni, Muzium Pendidikan Nasional, UPSI, Tanjung Malim, Perak, Malaysia (2018), Cannot Be Bo(a)rdered, Urban Art Fair Paris (2017), Espace Commines, Paris, France (2017), The Practitioner, Segaris Art Centre, Kuala Lumpur (2016), Locals Only! Taksu Kuala Lumpur (2014), Destiny – Young Group Show, National Art Gallery Malaysia (2013).