LOT 48
SUZLEE IBRAHIM
B. Terengganu, 1967
Goldmine, 2001
Acrylic and oil on canvas
90 x 90 cm
Signed and dated “Suzlee Ibrahim 2001” on lower left
PROVENANCE
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
RM 5,000 – 7,500
Goldmine exemplifies Suzlee’s dynamic approach during a significant period of his artistic development. Sweeping passages of luminous orange dominate the canvas, punctuated by bold blacks and subtle greys that create a compelling interplay of tension and harmony.
Rather than depicting a literal subject, the composition invites viewers to engage with its rhythmic gestures and textured layers, where each mark records the artist’s intuitive response to the act of painting itself.
The title Goldmine suggests notions of discovery, abundance and untapped potential, lending an evocative dimension to an otherwise non representational work. Through its vibrant palette and expressive energy, the painting embodies Suzlee Ibrahim’s belief that abstraction is a language of emotion and experience rather than description. As an early work by one of Malaysia’s most respected contemporary painters, Goldmine stands as a powerful example of his enduring contribution to the evolution of Malaysian abstract art.