LOT 26
AWANG DAMIT AHMAD
B. Sabah, 1956
Garis Mega “Tribute…”, 2016
Mixed media on canvas
183 x 183 cm
Artist’s name, title, medium, size, and year inscribed on the verso. Also signed by artist on the verso
PROVENANCE
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
RM 95,000 – 180,000
A major figure in Malaysian contemporary art, Sabah born abstract expressionist Awang Damit Ahmad is renowned for channeling raw emotion, agrarian heritage, and cultural memory into powerful visual metaphors. His mastery of textured abstraction is beautifully realized in his 2016 work, Garis Mega “Tribute…”, a piece that acts as a profound, reflective milestone in his celebrated artistic journey. Moving completely away from representational forms, Awang Damit employs thick, gestural impasto layers, bold calligraphic lines, and an earthy, dramatic palette to evoke the rugged landscapes and spiritual resilience of his homeland. Rather than depicting a literal scene, the canvas functions as a deeply personal homage, where the heavy, atmospheric layers and structured lines capture a sense of time, struggle, and enduring memory. By masterfully balancing explosive emotional energy with a structured, thoughtful composition, this work stands as a powerful and poetic meditation on human heritage, identity, and the passage of time.