Dangling with his camera over rainforests, mountains, waterfalls, and
mangrove forests, celebrated Malaysian photographer SC Shekar, has
captured the beauty of his homeland.
Now, as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, rainforest resort
The Datai Langkawi has transformed its corridors into an interactive
exhibition of Shekar’s stunning black and white limited-edition
photographs.
Titled 'The Grandeur of Monochrome Malaysia', the photo gallery seeks
to create heightened awareness of the delicate balance required to
maintain the country’s natural environment for generations to come –
while also raising funds to directly support conservation in Langkawi.
The series offers a unique perspective on some of the most majestic natural sites in Langkawi - including the primordial Gunung Machinchang rock formation and the UNESCO-listed Kilim Karst Geoforest Park.
Along with the displays of natural beauty, the exhibition includes striking portraits of Malaysia’s indigenous Orang Asli community.
QR codes invite viewers to engage with the artworks and their
subjects through videos on the location and context of each image. The
videos are narrated by Irshad Mobarak, a Langkawi naturalist and chief
advisor to The Datai Pledge, the resort’s private trust dedicated to
improving the wellbeing of the environment, wildlife, and local
community of Langkawi.
Guests can purchase the photographs, with 100% of the sales proceeds going to The Datai Pledge.
All photographs in the gallery are available for purchase, with 100% of the proceeds going to The Datai Pledge.
CEO of Datai Hotels and Resorts, and former general manager of The
Datai Langkawi, Arnaud Girodon, said as well as raising awareness of the
importance of conservation, the exhibition would have a positive legacy
for Langkawi by funding the work of the Datai Pledge.
SC Shekar has worked with Malaysia’s indigenous communities for more
than 30 years, creating an unparalleled portfolio of pictures of their
daily life as well as their struggles over access to natural resources.