LOT 26
KHALIL IBRAHIM
B. Kelantan, 1934 – 2018
East Coast Fishermen, 1981
Signed “81 Khalil Ibrahim” on lower right
Etching on paper, Artist Proof
9 x 9.5 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
RM 1,200 – RM 3,800
This absolutely breathtaking etching on paper is a surefire to understand an artist’s expertise in art. Using the method of etching, Khalil Ibrahim drew a group of village folk in the motion of doing work. This work gives an insight to Khalil’s skill and knowledge of his subjects and his own techniques, and the end-product is something simply dramatic and effective. Although it may seem quick and haphazard, it is a sign that it takes a lot of practice and talent to be able to create a piece that is simple yet artistic. Khalil Ibrahim graduated from the prestigious St. Martin’s School of Art & Design, United Kingdom in 1964. He has held solo and group exhibitions in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Switzerland, with most of his works centre around figures and are heavily influenced by East Coast fishermen and women.