The Malay Socio-Cultural Elements in Selected Malaysian Paintings of the Hashim Hassan

Abstract

This study focuses on the works of Hashim Hassan paintings. The artist is known for showcasing the essence of the Malay socio-cultural and philosophy that is in-depth within the community.  This research method emphasises qualitative methods such as in-depth interviews, observations, voice recordings and data transcripts. The findings depict the philosophical and Malay socio-cultural meaning of Wau Bulan Terbang Malam (2007); the painting resonates with the classic Malay song by Tan Sri. P. Ramlee. The painting is also an inspiration for the Malay banknotes and coins, the graphic design logo of Malaysia Airlines Berhad and Wau Bulan Monuments.

Keywords:  Hashim Hassan; Malaysian; Malay Socio-Cultural Elements; Paintings

eISSN 2398-4287 © 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., U.K. This is an open-access publication under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer-review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

Doi: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6i18.3061