The National Art Gallery (NAG) is a public institution that houses the best in modern and contemporary Malaysian visual artworks. Since its inception in 1958, the NAG has in its collection about 3,926 pieces of works of various genres. The pieces chosen here are the works of three famous pioneers of Malaysian art with research materials and represented in aesthetically rich design. The works are related to the themes of struggle based on the artists’ optimism towards cultures, surroundings and everyday living. Mohd Hossein Enas takes the subject of multiculturalism to symbolize the idea of Unity and the sense of pride in preserving tradition. This can be seen in the painting ‘Bajau Horseman, North Borneo’ which displayed an identity that was formed by tradition, culture and the natural surroundings that is the pride of every independent individuals.
Anthony Lau presents his metal sculpture entitled ‘Ayam Jantan’ as a symbol of pride, shield and strength to an independent individual’s right of freedom.
The struggle and freedom for Nik Zainal Abidin Nik Salleh through his work ‘Corak Bendera-Flag’, must be preserved and protected like clothes on the body. The defense must be guided by the lines and colours of the banners of nationhood.
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