LOT 56
RUZZEKI HARRIS
B. Penang, 1984
The Nutmeg Demolisher, 2009
Mixed media on metal sheet
130 x 205 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
Signed and dated “Ruzzeki ‘09” on lower left
RM 7,000 – 15,000
The Nutmeg Demolisher (2009) is a compelling mixed media work by Ruzzeki Harris, distinguished for his dynamic fusion of pop surrealist aesthetics and incisive social commentary. The composition often centred on the imposing presence of a bulldozer set against a graffiti-laden wall juxtaposes raw urban imagery with themes of disruption, transformation, and cultural tension. Renowned for his engagement with pop culture iconography and layered symbolism, Ruzzeki Harris constructs figurative narratives that oscillate between the familiar and the surreal. His practice reflects a keen awareness of contemporary society, rendered through a bold visual language that is both playful and critical. An award winning artist, notably recognised with the Gold Award at the UOB Painting of the Year in 2018, Ruzzeki has established himself as a significant voice within Malaysia’s contemporary art landscape.