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Chiang Shih Wen (b. 1949) Untitled, undated

Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the iconic building has become a well-known tourist attraction over the years. The Merdeka Square is known as a picture perfect touristy destination. As represented by the artist using watercolour it gives an impression of a bright sunny day as light disperse into the scene. Figures are seen admiring the building as it’s just another busy day in the city that never sleeps. Chiang Shih Wen graduated from Kuala Lumpur College of Art majoring in Fine Arts. As a full time artist, he had at least four solo exhibitions, three in Kuala Lumpur and one in Bangkok. He actively joins both local and international group art exhibitions including Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, Belgium, Taiwan, China, Jordan and Vietnam. He was awarded an Outstanding Award in Young Artist Competition in 1981, and Malaysia Landscape in Watercolour in 1982 organised by the National Art Gallery. 38 x 74cm