The Silhouette That Holds Us – Issarezal Ismail PREVIEW

Issarezal Ismail
56 x 75cm
Graphite on Acid Free Paper
2025
RM4,000
The Silhouette That Holds Us reflects on the kedai mamak as a symbol of shared space, cultural exchange, and everyday unity in Malaysia. More than just a place to eat, the mamak is where people from all walks of life gather, interact, and find a sense of belonging. This work invites viewers to consider how such communal spaces are shaped not only by human presence, but also by the often unseen labour and quiet rhythms that sustain them, through moments of care, effort and connection that form the invisible threads of togetherness.