LOT 23
JALAINI ABU HASSAN
B. Selangor, 1963
Non-Species Botanical II, 2020 & 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 2,800 – RM 6,000
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.