Lot 12 | 28 March 2021

 

 

LOT 12

JALAINI ABU HASSAN

B. Selangor, 1963

Non-Species Botanical II, Pseudobotanica II, 2020

Signed and dated “Jai 2020” on lower right

Watercolour on paper

41 x 30.5 cm x 2 pieces

Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur

RM 1,500 – RM 2,000

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.