Ahmad Shukri Elias' canvases are characterised by an assortment of shapes, rhythmic lines, and bright colours that convey a sense of energy. Gua II is an arresting composition made up of spontaneous gestural marks with traces of the human figure and facial shapes with layers of overlapping forms. Painted with instinct, his works could be read as a form of visual poetry on the reflections of life. Ahmad Shukri Elias started as a batik designer in Penang in 1980. He was then a graphic artist at the Universiti Sains Malaysia, producing illustration for schoolbooks. From 1982 to 1986, he pursued his studies and graduated with a BFA in Art & Design from University Technology Mara. A. Shukri Elias: A Solo Curated By Tsabri Ibrahim exhibition was held at National Art Gallery Malaysia (National Portrait Gallery) in 2017. His solo exhibition Primal Scores was held in 2022.