Malaysian artist puts a cheeky spin on classic folktales in debut show


Aimman’s playful art also offers fresh perspectives on fate, resilience, and transformation. Photo: The Star/M. Irsyad

Aimman Hafizal has taken his time to reach his first solo exhibition. The 30-year-old artist, who has regularly teased his work on social media and participated in group shows, isn’t one to rush things.

For his debut solo exhibition, What If? – A Journey Through Folktales, he draws inspiration from local folklore and classic Malay proverbs, reimagining them with a playful twist. The show, currently showing at G13 Gallery’s project room space in Petaling Jaya, runs through May 3.

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