LOT 11
YUSOF GHANI
B. Johor, 1950
Siri Segerak – Nightwalkers II, 2005
Chalk & charcoal on canvas
122 x 107 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
Signed and dated “ Yusof Ghani ‘05” on lower right. Illustrated on page 75 of the Malaysian Contemporary Art Book – Aliya and Farouk Khan Collection published in 2010
RM 60,000 – 110,000
Yusof Ghani is a prominent Malaysian artist known for his expressive abstract works that often embrace themes of identity, culture, and the human experience. His series “Siri Segerak” (or “The Segerak Series”) typically explores the movement and energy inherent in the human form, often through dynamic brushwork and vivid colours.
“Nightwalkers II,” created in 2005, is part of this thematic exploration. The painting generally encapsulates the essence of movement and rhythm, reflecting the artist’s interest in the way humans interact with their surroundings, particularly at night. The use of colour and form in this work likely aims to evoke a sense of emotional depth and connection to the experiences of walking and the narratives that emerge in nocturnal settings.