MELBOURNE : Malaysian artist and sculptor Ch'ng Huck Theng has presented his first "Salam" painting, valued at RM25,000, to the Malaysian Consulate General, here.
Penang-born Ch'ng said the painting was part of a series called 'Salam' – a Malay word that means wishing others well unconditionally.
"It's my gesture of showing the spirit of Malaysia – the spirit where we embrace each other despite our diversity in race and religion," he told Bernama.
"The painting has an origami bird that symbolises unity in Malaysia," he said.
The red splashes in the painting represent the historic Uluru (Ayers Rock) in Northern Territory which signifies Australia.
Ch'ng, who is the president of the Penang Art Society and One East Museum, said his first "Salam" sculpture was with the Malaysian High Commission in London.
Ch'ng said two other "Salam" sculptures – one called "Salam Victoria", and another 'Salam Melbourne', would be on display at the Malaysia Art Show starting Nov 14 at Level 1, 278 Collins St, Melbourne.
The exhibition is being presented by Matrade.
Malaysian Consul General here, Datuk Dr Mohd Rameez Yahaya said Ch'ng's painting would be placed in the foyer of his office in St Kilda Road. -- BERNAMA
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