LOT 18
RAFIEE GHANI
B. Kedah, 1962
Oriental Shades I, 1998
Oil on canvas
90 x 99 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
Signed “Rafiee Ghani” on lower left
RM 12,000 – 25,000
Recognized as one of Malaysia’s most influential contemporary colourists, Kedah born master Rafiee Ghani is renowned for turning everydayenvironments into vibrant, semi abstract sanctuaries of pure feeling. This distinct talent for capturing atmosphere shines through beautifully in his1998 work, Oriental Shades I & IV, a masterful study of light, warmth, and memory. Dissolving rigid forms into a cascade of fluid, energetic brushwork, Rafiee employs an intensely saturated, sun drenched palette to distill the exotic spirit of an Eastern interior. Rather than focusing on literal objects, he plays with the rhythmic interplay of deep shadows and ornamental patterns, enveloping the viewer in a space that feels deeply personal yet lingering with mystery. By balancing uninhibited painterly freedom with an inviting, nostalgic charm, Oriental Shades I & IV serves as a captivating visual journey, transforming a static interior into a timeless, sensory celebration of culture and comfort.