Gulgee’s sculptures a fresh view for Malaysians

THE Search for Light exhibition presents an opportunity for Malaysians to view Islamic sculpture that is refreshingly contemporary and, yet, traditionally ethereal. The body of work on display comprises 11 sculptures illustrative of the various styles and themes that Pakistani artist Amin Gulgee has worked with over the past 15 years.

In the early 1990s, the Muslim artist explored other religions in his art, integrating the eloquent tranquillity of Buddhist postures and the mystic energy of Hindu gods into his crafts of metal and stone. Inspired by a desire to express the divine rather than a wish to preach a particular religion, the artist’s work holds appeal because of its material palpability and objective spirituality…