LOT 2
RAFIEE GHANI
B. Kedah, 1962
Marrakesh Garden II, 2016
Signed, titled and dated “Rafiee Ghani Marrakesh Garden II 2016” on lower edge of paper
Watercolour on paper
57.5 x 76 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
RM 5,500 – RM 11,000
Mood is crucial for Rafiee Ghani, as he has mentioned that he does not merely paint his subjects, but his feelings about his subjects. In a way, this piece is an emotions capsule, as Rafiee collects his thoughts, views and perspectives. Apart from that, his works also captures his rearrangement on what people normally look past, his translation of reality onto canvas. The colours are eccentric and completely disorganised, giving it a cheery, easygoing feel to it. It does seem to pique the interest, as the arbitrariness of it all calls out to the viewer to acquaint themselves with each and every single stroke, line and colour in this piece.