Romaan – Sack Tin Lim PREVIEW

Sack Tin Lim
122x92cm
Oil on Canvas
2023
RM5,500
In this poignant painting, Romaan emerges as a figure filled with resilience and hope, despite the hardships he faced as an asylum seeker from Pakistan. A devoted Muslim who resides in the transgender shelter – a safe haven for transgenders, he fled his homeland at the tender age of 23, seeking refuge in Malaysia, leaving behind a traumatic past marred by stigmatization, condemnation, and disgrace due to societal judgments. Romaan’s journey has been marked by pain and suffering, disowned by this father and subjected to the horrifying experience within his own family. Despite the weight of his past, he remains steadfast in his determination to build a brighter future for himself. He yearns to work hard, earn a living and become a role model, contributing positively to society. His optimism and tenacious spirit shine through, a testament to the strength within him. Captured in the backyard of the transgender home, where he takes moments for cigarette breaks, Romaan’s face bears the shadows of the sorrow he carries. Through this painting, the artist intends to honour his resilience and determination, portraying Romaan as a hardworking young man deserving of respect and admiration.