Malayan art

“Malayan paintings are Malayan — in outlook, in expression and in spirit. In them you see a virility of expression, a mastery of colour and an insight into the spirit of the land which you can find in no others.
“You see a canvas with its brilliant colours, its stark outlines and you say ‘Ah yes. This is the work of a Malayan artist.’ […]
“In Malaya can be found the best techniques of both the East and the West. But above all, Malayan art is the reflection of Malayan aspirations, the struggle of its people to rise above the shackles of tradition and the attainment of freedom of expression.” (Ho Kok Hoe, “Art and Our Times,” Tenth Open Exhibition of Work by Local Artists, np.)