LOT 15
AHMAD ZAKII ANWAR
B. Johor, 1955
Purple Buddha, 2005
Mixed media on paper
168 x 133 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
Signed and dated “Ahmad Zakii Anwar’05” along lower left edge
RM 7,000 – 15,000
“Strong, arresting and unpretentious” – those were the words that The Herald Tribune used to describe Zakii’s works.
His works are much coveted, and have always been known to be “loud” and almost forceful and compelling. With an air of enigma and darkness teamed with a flair for the arts, Zakii created this masterpiece. “The concept of art-making has not changed for me,” said Zakii, “I need to get excited about a subject and “feel” it in order to paint it. The result must be subliminal, to reach a state of one-ness with whatever that I’m going to create.” In this piece, he showcases shapes and forms and antiques, to celebrate times gone by with influences from the Orientalist Techniques.
Ahmad Zakii was born in 1955 in Johor. Beginning his career as a graphic artist after graduating from MARA Insitute Technology of Malaysia, he focused on advertising. Later on, he delved into fine arts, notably known for his strikingly realistic portraits and paintings. He is one of the most accomplished Malaysian artists, both locally and internationally.