“Normally a ‘great migration’ means moving to a new place to find water. But in my case, these animals are moving from jungle to town because mankind is cutting all the trees, demolishing their habitats,” – Najib Ahmad Bamadhaj In 2012, Najib Ahmad Bamadhaj held his first solo exhibition titled Great Migration at Taksu Gallery, Kuala Lumpur. Thoughtful and provocative, the series is a reflection on the prevalent commodification and depletion of natural resources which includes land appropriation, swidden agricultural techniques and logging. The unprecedented growth of economic expansion has resulted in the re-ordering of spatial territory and industrial development, which leads to the extinction of animal species due to illegal poaching, climate and pollution. The Last Meeting weaves a tale depicting two zebra’s locked in an embrace prior to the brink of separation. Influenced by pop art aesthetics, the pair of zebras are rendered in vivid colours. A unique experimentation of textures was created to evoke the feeling of the canvas being subjected to the entropy of nature. Tiny circular forms of multiple colour hues add dynamism and depth to the structure. The title of the work is boldly stenciled to evoke the atmosphere of street art. Najib Ahmad Bamadhaj completed his Diploma in Fine Art from UiTM Melaka in 2008, and received his Bachelor in Arts from UiTM, Shah Alam in 2010. Najb has won various awards, which include being the finalist of the Malaysia Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB) Art Awards held by National Art Gallery Malaysia (2008), First prize in Tanjong Heritage Art Competition, Kuala Lumpur (2010) and a finalist in the Visual Arts Awards, Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur (2011). His group exhibitions include the Gwangku Art Biennale in South Korea (2002), and Young Guns, Chan Hampe Galleries (2014).