LOT 17
FAWAZZ SUKRI
B. Selangor, 1987
Monkey Business, 2015
Acrylic on canvas
213 x 134 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
Signed and dated “Fawazz ‘15” on lower center. Artist name, title, medium, dimensions and year written on the verso
RM 7,500 – 14,000
Fawwaz Sukri’s Monkey Business is a striking acrylic on canvas that encapsulates his vibrant, comic-inspired style. Infused with drama, colour, and playful yet critical undertones, the work reflects the artist’s interest in highlighting contemporary social issues through quirky displays and comic- like expressions. With its bold energy and satirical flair, Monkey Business offers viewers a layered commentary that resonates with both humour and cultural critique. Born in Selangor, Fawwaz holds a BA and diploma in Fine Art from UiTM Malaysia. Growing up in the 1990s, he describes himself as an artist “straddling the local and international,” drawing upon western pop culture while addressing the global phenomenon of cultural homogenisation through media and the internet. His practice blends painting and collage into intricate, energetic landscapes, often inspired by hip- hop culture and popular oldie songs, which he “remixes” into visual narratives. Fawwaz has exhibited widely in Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan, and has received recognition for his work, including the Young Gun Award from HOM Art Trans, Kuala Lumpur (2017) and the Art Against AIDS Award (Juror’s Award) in Malaysia (2018).