Lot 1 | 6 September 2020

 

 

LOT 1

AWANG DAMIT AHMAD

B. Sabah , 1956

E.O.C Series – Arlington VA, 1990

Signed and dated on lower right

Mixed media on paper

34 x 42 cm

Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur

RM 500 – RM 1,500

Even without discovering the meaning and message behind Awang Damit, one is able to tell that this is a highly emotional piece, much like the rest of his works. That is what makes his paintings appealing in the first place, combined with the rare gift of artistry. The paintings speak to the viewer and make them feel something – sadness, anger, bitterness or all combined. Those familiar with his works know that his works are always, always heavy with emotion, as if they carry the burden on one’s shoulders in canvas form. Bold and livid, the colours may intimidate the viewer, but grows slowly on them, engaging them for as long as possible. Awang Damit’s paintings can be considered to be an intellectual journey of sorts, as he progressed from his EOC Series into various others, constantly exploring, continuously learning and always expressing.