Mior Rizzuan Rosli’s Charcoal Drawing

Title – Arowana#8 24inch x 32inch

Mior Rizzuan Rosli’s Drawing Beyond Scales Series

Title – Beyond Scales #7 Medium – Charcoal Powder On Paper Size – 2ft X 2ft

Title – Beyond Scales #7 Medium – Charcoal Powder On Paper Size – 2ft X 2ft

New Artwork Available In Gallery

Mior Rizzuan Rosli’s New Charcoal Drawing

Title – The New Beginning #5
Medium – Charcoal Powder On Paper
Size – 80cm X 120cm

亞洲龍魚（学名：Scleropages formosus）

亞洲龍魚（学名：Scleropages formosus），香港人稱之為龍吐珠，马来西亚人稱之為金龙鱼，是古代遺留下來的原始物種，在考古和學術上都有研究價值，可稱得上是“活化石”。

產地

亞洲龍魚分佈在馬來西亞半島、印尼（加里曼丹和蘇門答臘）、柬埔寨、越南和老撾等地。近年有些魚類分類學家把分佈於印尼的亞洲龍魚再分成另外三個獨立物種。

 

地位

因其外形華麗，酷似傳說中的龍，在東南亞和香港地區，受到華人“龍文化”的影響，把它當作能逢凶化吉、遇難呈祥、招財進寶的靈魚。

The Asian arowana comprises several varieties of freshwater fish in the genus Scleropages. Some sources differentiate these varieties into multiple species, while others consider the different strains to belong to a single species, Scleropages formosus. They have several other common names, including Asian bonytongue, dragon fish, and a number of names specific to different varieties.

Native to Southeast Asia, Asian arowanas inhabit blackwater rivers, slow-moving waters flowing through forested swamps and wetlands. Adults feed on other fish, while juveniles feed on insects.

These popular aquarium fish have special cultural significance in areas influenced by Chinese culture. The name dragon fish stems from their resemblance to the Chinese dragon. This popularity has had both positive and negative effects on their status as endangered species.

Asian arowanas are considered “lucky” by many people, especially by those from Asian cultures. This reputation derives from the species’ resemblance to the Chinese dragon, considered an auspicious symbol. The large metallic scales and double barbels are features shared by the Chinese dragon, and the large pectoral fins are said to make the fish resemble “a dragon in full flight.”

In addition, positive Feng Shui associations with water and the colours red and gold make these fishes popular for aquariums. One belief is that while water is a place where chi gathers, it is naturally a source of yin energy and must contain an “auspicious” fish such as an arowana in order to have balancing yang energy. Another is that a fish can preserve its owner from death by dying itself.

Mior Rizzuan Rosli’s Charcoal Drawing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mior Rizzuan Rosli has had over 10 years of experience as a commissioned portrait artist. Self taught, Mior’s medium of choice is charcoal powder and his artworks are recognisable for their realistic yet expressive depictions of figures and still lifes. Mior’s compelling and thought provoking images deal with issues concerning society, culture, politics as well as religion.

Mior has exhibited at various galleries since 2000 including Pelita Hati Gallery of Art, Moma Fine Arts Gallery, Galeri Shah Alam, Kuantan Art Museum and National Art Gallery Malaysia. He also participated in the Affordable Art Fair in Singapore in 2011.

Second Thought shows a shift in his work from creating relatively straightforward portraits that convey messages through expression and gesture, to images that require more thought. The piece shows a man with his face lifted upwards, held by his hands, superimposed with a ghostly twin image of himself turned at another angle. The facial expression on his face is brooding, lost in contemplation. It is clear by title and image that the piece is about being split in decision or in thought while the sombre expression on the face and the pose seem to suggest issues of self image or body dysmorphia.