Kupu2Besi
“Kupu-Kupu Besi” presents a mechanical butterfly forged from discarded iron parts. The weight of metal embodies the burdens of politics and history—marks of corrosion, unhealed fractures, and a long wait unresolved.
Its wings are painted with batik motifs, reflecting the resilience and continuity of Malaysian culture. The iron makes its flight heavy, yet it spreads its wings nonetheless.
On November 24, 2022, Malaysia welcomed its 10th Prime Minister—a turning point in time, and an echo of history. This butterfly is not light; it carries the weight of political entanglements and the hopes of its people.
It flies, not because it is unburdened, but because it must continue forward while bearing the weight.
《Kupu2Besi》 以废弃铁件焊接而成的机械蝴蝶为主体，厚重的金属象征政治与历史的负担——腐蚀的痕迹、未解的裂缝、长久的等待。 蝴蝶的翅膀以峇迪图案涂绘，映照出马来西亚文化的生命力与延续。铁的重量让它飞得不轻，但依然张开双翼。 2022年11月24日，马来西亚迎来了第10任首相——一个时代的节点，也是一段历史的回响。这只蝴蝶不是轻盈的，而是背负着漫长的政治羁绊与人民的期望。 它飞翔，并非因无负担，而是因为必须带着重量继续前行。
Purpose of Creation | 创作初衷
Kupu2Besi is not a butterfly of imagination, but a witness forged from discarded metal and batik patterns. It carries the weight of history and reflects the reality of today. My intention is simple—to faithfully record what I see in Malaysia, to preserve these fragments, and let them continue to speak through time.
This work is not meant to move viewers instantly. Instead, I hope it lingers — quietly, with afterglow — provoking reflection, and allowing one to sense the unease and fragility of our present world.
《Kupu2Besi》并不是一只幻想中的蝴蝶，而是由废弃金属与峇迪花纹拼接而成的见证者。它承载着历史的重量，也映照着当下的现实。我只是想忠实地记录我所看见的马来西亚，将这些片段留存下来，让它们在时间里继续发声。