LOT 7
RAPHAEL SCOTT AHBENG
B. Sarawak, 1939 – 2019
Brass Forest, 1994
Acrylic on board
47 x 62 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
Signed and dated “RSA ‘94 Brass Forest” on lower right
RM 4,000 – 6,500
Brass Forest reflects Raphael Scott Ahbeng’s deep connection to the lush landscapes of his native Borneo. With warm, metallic hues and bold, abstracted forms, the painting captures the quiet grandeur of the forest bathed in a myriad of lights. Ahbeng’s expressive brushwork and unconventional palette convey not just a scene, but a mood which is one of reverence, serenity, and timelessness. A key figure in East Malaysian modern art, Ahbeng’s works often celebrate nature’s beauty in ways that are both personal and universal. This piece stands as a lyrical homage to the rainforest and a powerful expression of his artistic philosophy.