HAFFENDI ANUAR (b. 1985, Malaysia) explores the kain pelikat, a colorful plaid tubular garment worn in parts of the global south, through his artwork. Drawing from childhood memories and various sources such as personal and archival photographs, social media, and the Internet, he examines the fabric’s origin, social use, and visual patterns. Reimagining the kain pelikat as hammocks, cradles, and nets, Anuar employs collage, layering, painting, and sewing techniques.
He studied at the Rhode Island School of Design, Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, and holds an MFA from the Ruskin School of Art, Oxford University. His recent exhibitions include solo shows at A.I. Gallery in London (2021) and Richard Koh Fine Art in Singapore (2019).
His works are part of collections at the Singapore Art Museum, Ashmolean Museum, and others. Anuar is a visiting tutor at the City and Guilds of London Art School and splits his time between London and Kuala Lumpur.