LOT 87
YUSOF GHANI, DATUK
B. Johor, 1950
Siri Topeng Wayang, Musang Berjanggut, 1997
Mixed media on canvas
91 x 91 cm
Signed “Yusof Ghani”, titled “Musang Berjanggut and dated “1997” on the verso
PROVENANCE
Illustrated in the “Prime Icons Exhibition of Two Important Malaysian Contemporary Artists” cataloogue hosted by KLAS in July 2024
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
RM 75,000 – 150,000
Referencing the classic Malay folktale of the cunning fox, Musang Berjanggut sees Datuk Yusof Ghani blending satire and symbolism with his trademark abstract style. Executed in intense reds and yellows, the folkloric figure of the “bearded fox” is brought to life through bold strokes, layered textures and energetic abstraction, capturing its dual nature of wit and wisdom. By reinterpreting this cultural icon within the dynamic language of modern art, Yusof bridges tradition and contemporaneity, creating a dialogue between heritage and expression that is both visually arresting and culturally resonant.