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Mohd. Baktiar Bin Zainol Abeedin aka Bach Zainol (b. 1979) received his Master’s degree in Fine Arts from LaSalle College of the Arts in 2012.
A lover of symbolism, surrealism, expressionism & graphic arts in all forms; be it paintings, drawings, printmaking or street art - Bach likes to experiment with his medium of expression. He produces raw, emotive works stemming from personal experiences and traumas past and present, plucked straight from his thoughts and imaginations with purposeful disregard to the perfection of figurative form. With paintings, drawings and prints being his main escape, Bach also communicates through poetry, music making, animation and installations.
Bach is also interested in the study of the psychology of art, Jungian theories, the therapeutic & healing art forms, outsider art and scenic art.
EXHIBITIONS
2000:
'No Dead Space, No Wasted Motion' @ Earl Lu Gallery (Goodman Road)
2002:
'Stir' @ Earl Lu Gallery (Goodman Road)
2011:
'Breadcrumbs: A Master of Arts, Fine Arts Works-in-Progress Exhibition' @ Earl Lu Gallery (ICAS McNally Street)
2012:
EARBLEEDWAXPOPFUZZKILL by Stellarium, Esplanade Studio. Featuring an installation of ‘Intravenous Projections’ work.
'Come Away With Me: MAFA Final Exhibition' @ ICA Gallery 1 (McNally Street)
'The LASALLE Show 2012' @ LaSalle College of the Arts (McNally Street)
'The Exhibition - SingaPunk Biennale (Singapore Biennale Collaboration Project) 2013' @ Substation Gallery
2014:
'Seni Mini: The tiny art show' @ Mi Casa Su Casa, 112A Rowell Road
'King For A Day - Group Exhibition' @ Equator Art Projects, Gillman Barracks
WORKSHOPS
2011:
Beth Harland’s Fragmentation Project
MEDIA
12 Aug 1991 – Berita Harian Newspaper, Pg. 12 “Si Cilik Raih Kepujian” oleh Sabri Buang
My Singapore Painting Competition, Plaza Singapura.
15 Mar 2012 – Culturepush Website: “Spotted! Baktiar Zainol” by Michele Adriaens
COMPETITIONS
1990:
Outstanding Artist. Caran D'Ache 'Switzerland 700th Anniversary', Colouring/Drawing Competition
1991:
Consolation Prize. My Singapore Painting Competition, Plaza Singapura.
TEACHING
2014:
Conduct Printmaking workshops for Saint Joseph's Institution International IB students.
2015 - 2017:
Adhoc freelance art trainer for various primary and secondary schools under Cignature and TOL Art Venture.