LOT 1
YUSOF GHANI
B. Johor, 1950
Topeng 61, 1996
Mixed media on paper
76 x 50 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
Signed and dated “Yusof Ghani ‘96” on lower right. Titled “Topeng” on lower left
RM 3,500 – 7,000
Topeng 61 is a striking example from Yusof Ghani’s renowned Topeng series, which delves into themes of identity and social roles through expressive abstraction. Created in 1996, this mixed media work features layered textures, dynamic strokes, and masked figures that evoke both mystery and emotion. Reflecting Ghani’s fusion of cultural symbolism and modernist influences, the piece stands as a bold statement on the complexities of the human persona.