LOT 83
SHARIFAH FATIMAH SYED ZUBIR, DATO’
B. Kedah, 1958
Untitled, 1999
Oil on canvas
56 x 56 cm
PROVENANCE
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
RM 40,000 – 60,000
Dato’ Sharifah Fatimah Syed Zubir is known for her distinctive abstract compositions, often built around bold colour, layered forms and a strong sense of rhythm. Her works frequently explore emotion, spirituality and the relationship between colour and inner experience, using abstraction as a way of expressing mood rather than depicting the visible world literally.
In this Untitled work from 1999, vibrant reds, greens and darker tones are arranged through overlapping geometric and gestural forms, creating a composition that feels both energetic and carefully balanced. The layered shapes appear to shift and interlock across the canvas, generating a strong sense of movement and visual tension. Through her expressive use of colour and form, Dato’ Sharifah transforms the composition into an evocative exploration of atmosphere, emotion and abstraction.