LOT 36
TAY CHEE TOH
B. Johor, 1941
Playful Lovers, 1968
Signed “Chee Toh” in Chinese character with a seal on lower left
Ink and gouache on paper
46 x 95 cm
Private Collection, Singapore
RM 14,000 – RM 25,000
Painter, sculptor and Cultural Medallion recipient Tay Chee Toh has been creating art for almost half a century. Tay’s artistic practices is driven by his consistent quest to challenge himself and to advance fresh forms of artistic expressions. Tay’s artistic prowess is evident in this body of work. In this work, the relationship between a couple of lovers is portrayed in a unique juxtaposition of reality and fantasy. The lovers are seen embracing each other and embody a somewhat playful quality – a sign of their close relationship.