LOT 12
MOHD KHAIRUL IZHAM
B. Pahang, 1985
Hujung Tanjung II, 2021
Acrylic on paper
60 x 84 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
Signed and dated “Khairul Izham 2021” on lower middle
RM 2,500 – 5,000
In Hujung Tanjung II, Khairul Izham masterfully weaves together the seen and the unseen, presenting a work that is at once abstract and richly symbolic. Known for evoking an enigmatic mood in his compositions, Khairul uses expressive brushwork and textured layers to form rough silhouettes that initially appear as dense foliage. Yet, upon closer inspection, hidden elements begin to emerge and chairs, buildings, flowers, butterflies, dragonflies can be seen, each delicately embedded within the canvas like fragments of memory. The painting’s complexity lies in its quiet revelations, inviting viewers to look beyond the surface. Brilliantly executed, Hujung Tanjung II stands as a poetic reflection on place, perception, and the subtleties of recollection.