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Samsuddin Lappo (b. Sabah, 1977) Untitled , 2014

Samsuddin Lappo is known for his paintings that depict strong emotion through expressive brushstrokes and stimulating colour usage translated in his preferred subject of the human form and portraiture. Under the guise of his figurative painting, he delivers messages of education and self-improvement, the essence of which can be attributed to his background as an art teacher. A rider on horse is seen moving forward... in life, we move forward. Since 2005, Samsuddin has exhibited at several prominent galleries: Transition Artist Café at National Art Gallery Malaysia in 2005, Faith, Plurality And Freedom at Pelita Hati Gallery of Art in 2006, Exhibition X and Locals Only at Taksu Kuala Lumpur in 2007 and 2008 respectively, Peninsula And Island at Taksu Singapore in 2008 as well as the 70th Annual Exhibition of MOKWOOHOE at the Seoul Museum of Art, South Korea. In 2009, he had a solo at Pace Gallery entitled Kepingin. G13 Gallery also presented his solo, which is about capturing special moments of his loved ones.