The idea of peace and violence has been explored by Malaysian visual artists in various ways. These works are mainly based on contemporary styles when it comes to form, and sometimes with a reference to Malaysian folklore. Thematically, these painters occasionally depict the misery caused by bloody battles, and occasionally emphasize racism, violence against children, environmental degradation and other forms of individual, social and universal violence. In this way, these artists have made a name for themselves on the international stage since the second half of the 20^th century. They have played an important and effective role in the visual arts, especially in promoting a universal peace.

马来西亚视觉艺术家以各种方式探索和平与暴力的理念。这些作品在形式上主要基于当代风格，有时也参考马来西亚民间传说。在主题上，这些画家偶尔描绘血腥战斗造成的苦难，偶尔强调种族主义、针对儿童的暴力、环境退化以及其他形式的个人、社会和普遍暴力。^{就这样，这些艺术家从20世纪}下半叶开始在国际舞台上扬名立万。他们在视觉艺术中发挥了重要而有效的作用，特别是在促进世界和平方面。