LOT 26
TAY BAK KOI
B. Singapore, 1939 – 2005
Village in the Hills, 1970s
Signed “Bak Koi” on lower right
Gouache on paper
60 cm diameter
Private Collection, Singapore
RM 12,000 – RM 20,000
Tay’s paintings are adorned with neutral colours, complemented by complexity and richness both in texture and form, which far surpass those of his earlier paintings. His works embody a dreamlike quality, often blurring the lines between fantasy and reality, emitting a sense of tranquillity, and even timelessness. As portrayed in this gouache on paper piece, there’s a sense of tranquility that surrounds this work. This circular artwork is something one dreams of, depicting a small village set among nature, with undulating hills as its backdrop and a small river is seen near the village, with a raft docked at the bank