Amron Omar Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Amron Omar Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 26, 2023
AMRON OMAR : Pertarungan, 1986
Est: RM16,000 - RM30,000
Born in Kedah, Amron Omar (b. 1957) graduated from Mara Institute of Technology (now UiTM) in 1980. In 1982, he won the Minor Award in the Young Contemporary Artists exhibition. He won the Silver Award in the 1985 Sime Darby Art Asia competition. He has also been exhibited internationally, most notably in The Contemporary Asian Art Show in Fukuoka, Japan (1980), ASEAN Mobile Show in Jakarta (1981), and Contemporary Paintings of Malaysia in Los Angeles, California (1988). In 2012, the National Art Gallery of Malaysia held a major solo exhibition for him, where over 150 works were displayed. Amron’s rise to prominence is significant because it took place during a period of Islamic revival. Primarily a figurative artist, Amron was able to circumvent the Islamic dictate against the representation of living beings by selecting a topic that necessitated the illumination of the human form. The work of Amron Omar also describes the cultural attributes of the traditional Malay community in the current life scenario. The success of the works of Amron Omar has been able to give the local character a sincere appreciation even though he presents it using a western frame. A harmonious union between the oriental value and his personality has been adapted into a wise, mature, and impressive nature.
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Nov. 26, 2023
AMRON OMAR : Pertarungan, 1984
Est: RM8,000 - RM12,000
While Amron has developed his art largely from within Malaysia, Suryodarmo has made Germany her second home, living and working between Indonesia and Europe. Amron’s two-dimensional paintings and drawings trace a 30-year-long focus on the subject matter of silat, the traditional Malay martial art of self-defence, of which Amron is a practitioner, and of which his father was a noted master. Amron Omar’s work highlights the Malay customs that are concerned with the movements in the Malay martial art. This is shown through the space composition and can be viewed at eye- level. The dominant subjects in this work are the two male objects who wear tied clothing. Their position also suggests that they are engaged in a battle. Through this painting, Amron Omar attempts to convey the value of silat, which is the traditional Malay martial art that is rich in traditions and cultural values. Amron Omar has successfully conveyed the message on the beauty and power of martial arts in the custom and tradition of the Malays.
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Jun. 25, 2023
Amron Omar (b. 1957) Pertarungan, 2002
Est: RM60,000 - RM80,000
Life's an unending struggle, even in the best of times. One can never predict the ups and down, the thrusted blow and the lifting hand. It's life a pugilistic challenge, like in Amron Omar's eternal duel, against an imaginary shadowy foe. Amron Omar has been painting silat exponents in combat since 1980, with different poses, some dramatic, and in different media like oil on canvas, oil pastels and charcoal. It is about discipline and journey. The traditional martial art offers hundreds of different styles that tend to focus either on strikes, joint manipulation, throws, bladed weaponry, or some combination thereof. More than 150 selected works from his Pertarungan series were featured in a major solo exhibition at the National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, in 2012. More than fighting, it is about self-discipline, inner struggle, strategy. It is also about Nusantara heritage. Amron Omar won the Minor Award in the Bakat Muda Sezaman (Young Contemporary Artists) competition in 1982, with a self-portrait. After graduating from the Mara Institute of Technology, he joined an advertising company briefly, before going fulltime into art, keeping busy with portrait commissions, including from the Sultan of Brunei.
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Jun. 25, 2023
Amron Omar (b. 1957) Pertarungan (Drawing), 2007
Est: RM5,000 - RM9,000
Amron Omar continues to explore the Pertarungan series in various media such as oil, pastels and charcoal. Silat, to him, is a self-therapy through the motions of pugilism and a symbol of struggle. It is about discipline and journey. The traditional martial art offers hundreds of different styles that tend to focus either on strikes, joint manipulation, throws, bladed weaponry, or some combination thereof. Amron Omar attended Institut Teknologi MARA (ITM) from 1976 to 1980. He was awarded the Young Contemporary Artists Minor Award (for Self Portrait) in 1982 and received the Silver Award at the Sime Darby Art Asia Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur in 1985. In 2012, Amron presented a major solo exhibition entitled Pertarungan that showcased over 150 artworks at National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
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Jun. 25, 2023
Amron Omar (b. 1957) Pertarungan (Drawing), 1997
Est: RM1,000 - RM2,000
A reflection of Amron Omar's personal battle in life, Pertarungan stems from the Malay tradition â particularly from the world of martial arts â which shows the spirit and character of the Malay / Muslim community in the local context. The silat theme symbolises strength, determination and confidence: the key elements in overcoming challenges in life. Amron is known as one of the most proficient figurative painters due to his sharp observation in depicting his subject matter in a realistic manner. Amron Omar attended Institut Teknologi MARA (ITM) from 1976 to 1980. He was awarded the Young Contemporary Artists Minor Award (for Self Portrait) in 1982 and received the Silver Award at the Sime Darby Art Asia Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur in 1985. In 2012, Amron presented a major solo exhibition entitled Pertarungan that showcased over 150 artworks at National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.
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Mar. 19, 2023
Amron Omar (b. 1957) Pertarungan, 2011
Est: RM3,000 - RM5,500
Amron Omar continues to explore the Pertarungan series in various media such as oil, pastels and charcoal. Silat, to him, is a self-therapy through the motions of pugilism and a symbol of struggle against real and phantom demons. It is about discipline and journey. The traditional martial art offers hundreds of different styles that tend to focus either on strikes, joint manipulation, throws, bladed weaponry, or some combination thereof. More than 150 works from Amron Omar's Pertarungan series over three decades were shown at the National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur from February to August 2012. After graduating from Mara Institute of Technology in 1980, he worked briefly for an advertising company but decided to go full-time into art in 1983, specialising in portraits for royalty, dignitaries, corporate captains of industry and also the commoner. He won the Minor Award in the Young Contemporary Artists competition in 1982 with a self-portrait.
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Mar. 27, 2022
Amron Omar (b. Kedah, 1957) Pertarungan, 2011
Est: RM14,000 - RM20,000
A reflection of Amron Omar’s personal battle in life, Pertarungan stems from the Malay tradition — particularly from the world of martial arts — which shows the spirit and character of the Malay / Muslim community in the local context. The silat theme symbolises strength, determination and confidence: the key elements in overcoming challenges in life. Amron is known as one of the most proficient figurative painters due to his sharp observation in depicting his subject matter in a realistic manner. Amron Omar attended Institut Teknologi Mara (ITM) from 1976 to 1980. He was awarded the Young Contemporary Artists Minor Award (for Self Portrait) in 1982 and received the Silver Award at the Sime Darby Art Asia Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur in 1985. In 2012, Amron presented a major solo exhibition entitled Pertarungan that showcased over 150 artworks at National Art Gallery Malaysia and was officiated by Tun Daim Zainuddin.
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Feb. 20, 2022
AMRON OMAR : Pertarungan Series, 2016
Est: RM7,000 - RM12,000
Born in 1957 in Alor Setar, Amron Omar received his education at Sekolah Rendah Sungai Korok Baru in 1964 before majoring in Art and Design at ITM from 1976 to 1980. He was one of the early graduates in the field, and later worked with an advertising company before becoming a full-time painter. He started off painting portraits, especially among dignitaries. But it was his Pertarungan series that brought him into the limelight. He aimed to lift the roots of Malay culture through his paintings of martial arts.
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Dec. 05, 2021
Amron Omar (b. Kedah, 1957) Pertarungan, 1996
Est: RM8,000 - RM14,000
A reflection of Amron Omar’s personal battle in life, Pertarungan stems from the Malay tradition — particularly from the world of martial arts — which shows the spirit and character of the Malay / Muslim community in the local context. The silat theme symbolises strength, determination and confidence: the key elements in overcoming challenges in life. Amron is known as one of the most proficient figurative painters due to his sharp observation in depicting his subject matter in a realistic manner. Amron Omar attended Institut Teknologi Mara (ITM) from 1976 to 1980. He was awarded the Young Contemporary Artists Minor Award (for Self Portrait) in 1982 and received the Silver Award at the Sime Darby Art Asia Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur in 1985. In 2012, Amron presented a major solo exhibition entitled Pertarungan that showcased over 150 artworks at National Art Gallery Malaysia and was officiated by Tun Daim Zainuddin.
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Aug. 22, 2021
Amron Omar (b. Kedah, 1957) Muay Thai, 2016
Est: RM12,000 - RM20,000
Unlike other Pertarungan series of the artist featuring silat, this piece offers a different type of martial art which is Muay Thai, a type of body combat originated from Thailand. The well-built muscular body, the explosive heavy punches, the body contact, the tense atmosphere, the swift movements are well captured... it shows Amron's impeccable skill. Amron is known as one of the most proficient figurative painters due to his sharp observation in depicting his subject matter in a realistic manner. Amron Omar attended Institut Teknologi MARA (ITM) from 1976 to 1980. He was awarded the Young Contemporary Artists Minor Award (for Self Portrait) in 1982 and received the Silver Award at the Sime Darby Art Asia Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur in 1985. In 2012, Amron presented a major solo exhibition called Pertarungan that showcased over 150 artworks at National Art Gallery Malaysia and was officiated by Tun Daim Zainuddin.
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Aug. 15, 2021
AMRON OMAR : Pertarungan Series, 2016
Est: RM5,000 - RM10,000
Born in 1957 in Alor Setar, Amron Omar received his education at Sekolah Rendah Sungai Korok Baru in 1964 before majoring in Art and Design at ITM from 1976 to 1980. He was one of the early graduates in the field, and later worked with an advertising company before becoming a full-time painter. He started off painting portraits, especially among dignitaries. But it was his Pertarungan series that brought him into the limelight. He aimed to lift the roots of Malay culture through his paintings of martial arts and even held a solo exhibition at the National Gallery of Visual Arts involving over 150 paintings from the Pertarungan series. He also received awards like the Young Contemporary Artists Minor Award (for ‘Self Portrait’) in 1982 and the Silver Award at the Sime Darby Art Asia Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur in 1985.
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Jun. 27, 2021
AMRON OMAR : Pertarungan Series, 2016
Est: RM7,000 - RM12,000
Born in 1957 in Alor Setar, Amron Omar received his education at Sekolah Rendah Sungai Korok Baru in 1964 before majoring in Art and Design at ITM from 1976 to 1980. He was one of the early graduates in the field, and later worked with an advertising company before becoming a full-time painter. He started off painting portraits, especially among dignitaries. But it was his Pertarungan series that brought him into the limelight. He aimed to lift the roots of Malay culture through his paintings of martial arts and even held a solo exhibition at the National Gallery of Visual Arts involving over 150 paintings from the Pertarungan series. He also received awards like the Young Contemporary Artists Minor Award (for ‘Self Portrait’) in 1982 and the Silver Award at the Sime Darby Art Asia Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur in 1985.
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Mar. 21, 2021
Amron Omar (b. Kedah, 1957) Untitled, 1997
Est: RM3,000 - RM5,000
A reflection of Amron Omar’s personal battle in life, Pertarungan stems from the Malay tradition — particularly from the world of martial arts — which shows the spirit and character of the Malay / Muslim community in the local context. The silat theme symbolises strength, determination and confidence: the key elements in overcoming challenges in life. Amron is known as one of the most proficient figurative painters due to his sharp observation in depicting his subject matter in a realistic manner. Amron Omar attended Institut Teknologi MARA (ITM) from 1976 to 1980. He was awarded the Young Contemporary Artists Minor Award (for Self Portrait) in 1982 and received the Silver Award at the Sime Darby Art Asia Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur in 1985. In 2012, Amron presented a major solo exhibition entitled Pertarungan that showcased over 150 artworks at National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur and was officiated by Tun Daim Zainuddin.
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Mar. 21, 2021
Amron Omar (b. Kedah, 1957) Untitled, 1992
Est: RM15,000 - RM22,000
Figures play an important role in Amron’s work. Here, the artist finds expression in contemporary portraits of our time. Amron shows us a man sitting on a chair with his legs crossed in thoughtful contemplation. The model’s three-dimensional quality is carefully sculpted, demonstrating the artist’s knowledge in the human structure. Amron Omar attended Institut Teknologi MARA (ITM) from 1976 to 1980. He was awarded the Young Contemporary Artists Minor Award (for Self Portrait) in 1982 and received the Silver Award at the Sime Darby Art Asia Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur in 1985. In 2012, Amron presented a major solo exhibition entitled Pertarungan that showcased over 150 artworks at National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur and was officiated by Tun Daim Zainuddin.
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Nov. 15, 2020
Amron Omar (b. Kedah, 1957) Pertarungan, 1998
Est: RM3,000 - RM5,500
The silat theme symbolises strength, determination and confidence: the key elements in overcoming challenges in life. Amron is known as one of the most proficient figurative painters due to his sharp observation in depicting his subject matter in a realistic manner. Amron Omar attended Institut Teknologi MARA (ITM) from 1976 to 1980. He was awarded the Young Contemporary Artists Minor Award (for Self Portrait) in 1982 and received the Silver Award at the Sime Darby Art Asia Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur in 1985. In 2012, Amron presented a major solo exhibition called Pertarungan that showcased over 150 artworks at National Art Gallery Malaysia and was officiated by Tun Daim Zainuddin.
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Aug. 23, 2020
Amron Omar (b. Kedah, 1957) Pertarungan, 1999
Est: RM11,000 - RM18,000
A reflection of Amron Omar’s personal battle in life, Pertarungan stems from the Malay tradition — particularly from the world of martial arts — which shows the spirit and character of the Malay / Muslim community in the local context. The silat theme symbolises strength, determination and confidence: the key elements in overcoming challenges in life. Amron is known as one of the most proficient figurative painters due to his sharp observation in depicting his subject matter in a realistic manner. Amron Omar attended Institut Teknologi MARA (ITM) from 1976 to 1980. He was awarded the Young Contemporary Artists Minor Award (for Self Portrait) in 1982 and received the Silver Award at the Sime Darby Art Asia Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur in 1985. In 2012, Amron presented a major solo exhibition entitled Pertarungan that showcased over 150 artworks at National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur and was officiated by Tun Daim Zainuddin.
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Mar. 15, 2020
Amron Omar (b. Kedah, 1957) Pertarungan, 1999
Est: RM12,000 - RM20,000
A reflection of Amron Omar’s personal battle in life, Pertarungan stems from the Malay tradition — particularly from the world of martial arts — which shows the spirit and character of the Malay community in the local context. The silat theme symbolises strength, determination and confidence: the key elements in overcoming challenges in life. Amron is known as one of the most proficient figurative painters due to his sharp observation in depicting his subject matter in a realistic manner. Amron Omar attended Institut Teknologi MARA (ITM) from 1976 to 1980. He was awarded the Young Contemporary Artists Minor Award (for Self Portrait) in 1982 and received the Silver Award at the Sime Darby Art Asia Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur in 1985. In 2012, Amron presented a major solo exhibition entitled Pertarungan that showcased over 150 artworks at National Art Gallery Malaysia and was officiated by Tun Daim Zainuddin.
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Nov. 03, 2019
Amron Omar (b. 1957) Pertarungan, 1996
Est: RM10,000 - RM18,000
A reflection of Amron Omar’s personal battle in life, Pertarungan stems from the Malay tradition — particularly from the world of martial arts — which shows the spirit and character of the Malay / Muslim community in the local context. The silat theme symbolises strength, determination and confidence: the key elements in overcoming challenges in life. Amron is known as one of the most proficient figurative painters due to his sharp observation in depicting his subject matter in a realistic manner. Amron Omar attended Institut Teknologi MARA (ITM) from 1976 to 1980. He was awarded the Young Contemporary Artists Minor Award (for Self Portrait) in 1982 and received the Silver Award at the Sime Darby Art Asia Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur in 1985. In 2012, Amron presented a major solo exhibition entitled Pertarungan that showcased over 150 artworks at National Art Gallery Malaysia and was officiated by Tun Daim Zainuddin.
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Jun. 30, 2019
Amron Omar (b. 1957) Pertarungan, 2012
Est: RM22,000 - RM38,000
A reflection of Amron Omar’s personal battle in life, Pertarungan stems from the Malay tradition - particularly from the world of martial arts - which shows the spirit and character of the Malay/Muslim community in the local context. The silat theme symbolises strength, determination and confidence: the key elements in overcoming challenges in life. Amron is known as one of the most proficient figurative painters due to his sharp observation in depicting his subject matter in a realistic manner. Amron Omar attended Institut Teknologi MARA (ITM) from 1976 to 1980. He was awarded the Young Contemporary Artists Minor Award (for Self Portrait) in 1982 and received the Silver Award at the Sime Darby Art Asia Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur in 1985. In 2012, Amron presented a major solo exhibition entitled Pertarungan that showcased over 150 artworks at National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur and was officiated by Tun Daim Zainuddin.
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Mar. 24, 2019
Amron Omar (b. 1957) Pertarungan, 2001
Est: RM38,000 - RM63,000
Although Amron Omar has done hundreds of Pertarungan, silat manouevres with various gestures, in various poses and media, this one is unusual for the broken-form musculature and the whirly-movement effect. The pugilist at the back with faint resemblance to the artist is poised in a stable position for a strike-back, as can be seen by the digitized clenched fingers, while the one back to viewer is locked in an aggressive stance with his right hand homing in on the target. Amron Omar won the Minor Award at the Young Contemporary Artists competition with his Self-Portrait in 1982, and the Silver Award in the Sime Darby Art Asia exhibition in 1985. After graduating from the Mara Institute of Technology.in 1982, he worked briefly for the Kobena Ad Company before going fulltime in April 1983, and became busy with portrait commissions for royalty, corporate heads and politicians of the day. In 2012, he had a major exhibition, Pertarungan, at the National Art Gallery Malaysia. 90 x 74cm
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Mar. 24, 2019
Amron Omar (b. 1957) Untitled, 1988
Est: RM45,000 - RM75,000
A critical moment in silat combat when the exponent in front looks set to strike a blow at the scrotal area of his opponent, who swerves back, poised on one leg and obviously vulnerable still. Amron Omarâs repertoire of silat manouevres in his Pertarungan series is one of the most avidly followed in Malaysian art. Wrote artist-academician-critic Redza Piyadasa: âHis realistic, representational renderings of his chosen themes have been enhanced by his accomplished handling of human anatomy.â This piece is without doubt one of the more colourful of Amronâs depictions, often in monochromes. 75 x 60cm
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Mar. 17, 2019
PERTARUNGAN - Amron Omar
Est: RM19,000 - RM25,000
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Mar. 17, 2019
PERTARUNGAN - Amron Omar
Est: RM35,000 - RM45,000
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The Edge Auction
Oct. 28, 2018
AMRON OMAR (b. 1957) Untitled, 1997
Est: RM8,000 - RM14,000
Backed to bent knees, the pugilist closest viewer blocks a blow to his face while readying his right to attack the open flank of his opponent who looks off-stride in the lunge. Hand combat is like life where one can never tell what is in store and just not only have to be vigilant, but prepare the counter-attack in order to save life and limb. Such is the timeless lessons of discipline in Amron Omar's innumerable Pertarungan manouevres since 1980, either in drawings or paintings. Amron Omar worked briefly for an advertising company in 1983 after graduating from the Mara Institute of Technology. In 1982, he won the Minor Award in the coveted Young Contemporary Artists (BMS) exhibition with a self-portrait. Some 150 selected works from his copious Pertarungan Series over three decades were shown in his major solo exhibition at the National Art Gallery Malaysia in 2012. Amron had done several portrait commissions including for the Sultan of Brunei.
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Mar. 11, 2018
SILAT
Est: RM32,000 - RM35,000
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The Edge Auction
Mar. 11, 2018
PERTARUNGAN
Est: RM9,000 - RM12,000
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The Edge Auction
Mar. 11, 2018
SILAT
Est: RM19,000 - RM25,000
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The Edge Auction
Apr. 23, 2017
AMRON OMAR (b. 1957) SILAT, 1974, Watercolour on paper
Est: RM18,000 - RM30,000
Amron Omar is known for his numerous works in various media of his silat exponents, either singly or two, often in classic pose forms or ponderous thought. He has been painting using silat analogy since 1980. His silat exponents often imbue aspects of heroism, discipline and culture. In this suit of three watercolour studies, you see a lot of aggression with multiple fighters comic-book strip style. More than 150 selected works from his copious Pertarungan series over three decades were shown in his major solo exhibition at the National Art Gallery in 2012. He has had many major portrait commissions for royalties including reputedly the Sultan of Brunei, dignitaries and corporate captains of industry besides others like the one on his Mara Institute of Technology (ITM) art and design lecturer Dr Choong Kam Kow.Upon graduated from ITM, Amron briefly worked for an advertising company in 1983 before deciding to go fulltime into art. In 1982, he won the Minor Award in the coveted Young Contemporary Artists (BMS) exhibition with a self-portrait.
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Mar. 29, 2015
AMRON OMAR (b. 1957), Farah, 2013, Pastel on paper
Est: RM10,000 - RM15,000
On offer here is a figurative pastel drawing of a young woman dressed in contemporary white blouse and blue jeans named Farah as the title suggests. Seated demurely, this elegant drawing is a shift from the masculinity of silat warriors, a testament to his flair in painting the human figure. The late Datuk Syed Ahmad Jamal once remarked on Amron's ability to capture the human anatomy when viewing his first work from his iconic Pertarungan (The Duel) series in 1980: "From the world of advanced arrangement of forms that is distinguished from other painters of human figures in other countries, making him significant among other anatomical painters in this country. His paintings represent his good training." Amron Omar was among the earliest result of Institut Teknologi Mara (ITM). The Art and Design Faculty students in the 1970s were greatly influenced by western style painting as their lecturers were trained in the West. There were two events that changed the course of Malaysian art during this period: the 'Kongres Kebudayaan Kebangsaan' in 1971 (National Culture Congress) and 'Seminar Akar-Akar Pribumi' (Seminar on Roots of the Native) in 1979 which increased the interest among local artists towards the aesthetics of Islamic and traditional arts, particularly Amron's interest in projecting a narrative through the glorious movements of silat since 1980 as a celebration of Malay culture and heroism. More than 150 works from Amron Omar's Pertarungan series over three decades were displayed at the National Visual Arts Gallery, Kuala Lumpur in 2012. He worked briefly for an advertising company upon graduation but decided to paint full-time in 1983, specialising in portraits for royalty, dignitaries, corporate captains of industry and also the commoner. He won the Minor Award in the Young Contemporary Artists competition in 1982 with a self-portrait. REFERENCE Pertarungan - Amron Omar , National Visual Arts Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, 2012.
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