NATIONAL RECORD

THE PROJECT

WORLD LONGEST PEN DRAWING ON CANVAS
THE 1 KILOMETRE WORLD
LAKARAN PEN DI ATAS KANVAS TERPANJANG DI DUNIA
DUNIA DALAM 1 KILOMETER

MISSION
A soul-searching endeavour – to see the world (evolution of life and civilisation of mankind – a subject of enthralling interest to me) through “mine” surrealistic eyes and “mind” and also based on evidence/facts and knowledge known.

What I “see” and “know” will be documented on canvas using black pen for a distance of 1 (one) kilometre which will be recorded in the MALAYSIAN BOOK OF RECORDS and subsequently in the GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS.

OBJECTIVE
This project aims at putting the different kinds of human civilization with diverse cultures and religions that manifest from the history together on one stretch of canvas in a unique way so that they can be link from one to another, thus promoting one brotherhood of humankind and indirectly promoting world peace.

This artistic mission aims at creating awareness in art especially to young individuals who have high adoration towards materialism and ignore the aesthetics of the “soul”. This mission hopes to unite people through the beauty of fine art .

THE ESSENTIAL OF EXPEDITION

The drawing need to be brought to the actual location, as the life and its context could be captured directly, which is outside of the artist’s imagination. Each selected location has its own interesting subjects especially those which once involved in the development of human civilization.

The theme of expedition is base on ‘mount’. Through the observations on evolution of civilisation, men were looking to mountain as the focus of power due to its physical enormity and reach. At such high elevation, the observation of the world around is made clear.

Such high places are believed to be where messages are sent to guide the human civilization. It is also where those legends and myths are born and influence culture and society.

THE TRAIL OF EXPEDITION

KINABALU & SANTUBONG-Its significance in history of mankind, the long period preceding it, has been overshadowed. Most of these, have been found in the protected environment of caves.

Teotihuacan,MEXICO-Long before the arrival of Columbus, there were some great civilization had appeared. The most sophisticated was the Maya.

HIMALAYAN RANGE is sourrounded by great civilisations and empires.

INDIA-The civilization of Indus Valley had started since 2500BCE, later had developed to be a society which rich in culture.

SRI LANKA-Similarity between myth from different cultures believes here was the first land where the father of human has landed.

Yunan & Xian; CHINA-Since 2200BCE, China has grew as a great civilization. The migrant of Chinese adding new variation of culture in human civilisation.

Seam Reap,CAMBODIA-Angkor Wat being the vivid remnant of previous reign of Khmer Empire.

EGYPT-By 2118BCE there was a great flowering of Egyptian cultures. They produced fine works of art and architecture and demonstrated extraordinary feats of engineering.

GREECE-The 500 BCE was the great age of Greek’s, which became the focus for a thriving commercial and cultural life.

Jabal Nur,SAUDI ARABIA-Through a vision sent to Muhammad, later leads the way for explorations of new knowledge and the rose of Islamic civilisation.

Hadral Maut,YEMEN & Lahore,PAKISTAN-After Muhammad’s death, his followers spread his visions by preaching,trading and conquest. Islamic civilization reached its peak during the reign of Harun Al-Rashid (800CE).

WHO AM I?

Assalamualaikum.

I am Syed Mohd Amin Syed Hashim, well known as S. Amin Shahab - an artist, composer and film director. Born on 27 February 1954 at Batu Pahat, Johor Darul Takzim, Malaysia. Graduated from Nan Yang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore.

Portfolio of Exhibitions

1972 & 73 - Eksposisi Seni Lukis; Singapore
1974 – Charity Art Show, Singapore Art For Everyone
1975 – Group 75, Singapore
1976 – Contemporary 76, Singapore
1976 – Malay Art Exhibition, Johor Bahru
1977 – Solo Batik Exhibition, Singapore
1977 – Contemporary 77, Singapore
1977 – 37th Nan Yang Academy of Fine Arts Graduation Exhibition
1978 – Contemporary Batik Exhibition
1978 – Contemporary 77
1978 – View Point Exhibition, Singapore
1980 – View Point II, Jakarta
1980 – Solo Batik Exhibition, Imperial Hotel, Singapore
1982 – Young Contemporaries, Kuala Lumpur
1982 – Batik Painting Exhibition, Subang
1983 – BSN Open Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur
1995 – Malay Artist Singapore, Galeri Petronas, K.Lumpur
1996 – Dwirupa, Universiti Malaya
2002 – Solo Exhibition, Hospital Universiti, Kuala Lumpur
2002 – The Pavillion, Shah Alam
2003 – Triple Z-Posure, Kuala Lumpur
2003 – Ocenic Dreams, Langkawi
2004 – Cermin Mimpi, Solo Art Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur

Award Achivements:

Anugerah Angkatan Pelukis Aneka Daya, Singapore Contemporary Art
Best Album Cover, Anugerah Industri Muzik 1993 (Album Ilusi-Menggapai Pelangi)
Best Lyric, Juara Lagu, 1990 (Suci Dalam Debu)
Juara Lagu & Best Lyric, Juara Lagu 1993 (Teratai Layu di Tasik Madu)
Juara Pujaan 10 Nescafe 1993 (Kekasih Awal Dan Akhir)
Best Director, Anugerah Skrin 1995 (drama Kembali)
Best Director, Anugerah Sri Angkasa, 1995 ( drama Antara)