LOT 11
JALAINI ABU HASSAN
B. Selangor, 1963
Pseudobotanica, 2020
Signed and dated “Jai 2020” on lower right
Watercolour on paper
41 x 30.5 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
RM 1,500 – RM 4,000
Entitled Pseudobotanica, 2020, this brilliant work departs from Jai’s usual renditions while still preserving his use of vibrant colours. Demure in characteristic, this piece almost looks like the artist’s rendition of a botanical illustration. Against a white paper, Jai depicts two species of plant using a transition of hues, from a greenish-blue to a vibrant red and burgundy. This seamless work grabs the attention of its viewer, calling them to inspect it further.