About The Artwork
When I look at street art, there’s always one word that screams to me ; “attitude”. Not merely the aggression or the illegality of it but rather the courageous energy of different paints & sprays & overlaying textures that build up surfaces full of color, writings & patterns that possibly stands indicative of freedom to express something truthfully. We live a place where collectively, as a country, society & people, we’ve tried, time & time again to express & fight for what’s right, so much so to the point where we’ve bled & failed again & again.
The image of the lady holding a keris stands indicative of a warrior, an allegory of resiliency against the storm we face. I hope that with this piece, I can incite a spark of hope & bravery to take care of each other & keep fighting for our freedom, no matter the different colors, writings & patterns we come from. The storm we face ahead is only greater that the last, but despite it all, no matter what, I will always be there for you – and that is the only “attitude” I believe is critically worth putting on & it’s one I’m proud to wear.
The image of the lady holding a keris stands indicative of a warrior, an allegory of resiliency against the storm we face. I hope that with this piece, I can incite a spark of hope & bravery to take care of each other & keep fighting for our freedom, no matter the different colors, writings & patterns we come from. The storm we face ahead is only greater that the last, but despite it all, no matter what, I will always be there for you – and that is the only “attitude” I believe is critically worth putting on & it’s one I’m proud to wear.
Other Details
This is an original painting.
Painting does not come with frame.
Colour may slightly differ when viewed on different screens.
© Images here are copyrighted. All rights reserved.
Painting does not come with frame.
Colour may slightly differ when viewed on different screens.
© Images here are copyrighted. All rights reserved.
Meet The Artist
Jonathan Jayasuria
Jonathan Jayasuria is an emerging filmmaker, writer, actor & a self-taught artist from a young age, whose work has been exhibited & sold on multiple occasions & has won countless competitions over the years, such the Grand Prize winner of IMU’s 2020 Art Fest, the Spotlight 2020, 2021 & 2022 Jury – Finalist Selections by the Penang Art District & SW Corp’s Waste To Art Finalists Winners to name a few in recent years.
After graduating from secondary school, Jonathan had worked part time in a comic book/hobby store where he had thought people how to paint miniatures and model kits which explains Jonathan’s love for art and an eye for detail for almost everything as part of his talent and hobby which carries over to his work ethic.
His love for film & art came greatly at the expense of Hollywood cinema.
His love and passion for art has helped him navigate his journey in his film career. His love for cinema has always been translated through his art and vice versa.
After graduating from secondary school, Jonathan had worked part time in a comic book/hobby store where he had thought people how to paint miniatures and model kits which explains Jonathan’s love for art and an eye for detail for almost everything as part of his talent and hobby which carries over to his work ethic.
His love for film & art came greatly at the expense of Hollywood cinema.
His love and passion for art has helped him navigate his journey in his film career. His love for cinema has always been translated through his art and vice versa.
