LOT 38
ABDUL MULTHALIB MUSA
B. Penang, 1976
Untitled, 2003
Mild steel sculpture
H: 69 cm x D: 16 cm x W: 30 cm
PROVENANCE
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
RM 12,000 – 22,000
This intriguing example of Abdul Multhalib Musa’s distinctive approach to metal sculpture transforms the industrial rigidity of mild steel into a dynamic, organic form. The sculptural structure reflects the artist’s fascination with movement, geometry and the relationship between art and architecture, creating a sense of fluidity despite the inherent solidity of its material.
Anyone familiar with Malaysia’s contemporary art scene can certainly recognise Abdul Multhalib Musa as one of the country’s leading contemporary sculptors. His unique and energetic sculptures have earned him not only a name for himself, but several awards, residencies and commissions. Abdul Multhalib was born in Penang, in 1976. He gained a degree in architecture from Universiti Teknologi MARA in 2000. Sculpture and the allied arts have always been integral parts of an architect’s training. This sparked a hidden fire and generated an interest in the arts. Multhalib uses his experience and degree in architecture by seamlessly materialising it into his works.