In the shadow of war, Malaysian artist's new show offers glowing embers of hope

Hamidi’s new exhibition marks an evolution in his visual language and use of materials, incorporating Middle Eastern-patterned tapestries in the artwork to signify ongoing global conflicts. Photo: The Star/Kamarul Ariffin

Hamidi Hadi’s current series, Trembling In Silence (2024), now showing at Wei-Ling Gallery in Kuala Lumpur, portrays the relentless battle for existence amid global turmoil.

His artworks, which lend a solemn atmosphere to the gallery space, serve as poignant symbols of humanity, evoking intense emotions like anxiety and vulnerability.