LOT 43
AWANG DAMIT AHMAD
B. Sabah, 1956
Garis Mega – Terus Menyala, 2019
Mixed media on canvas
122 x 122 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
Signed, titled with year and dimensions on the verso
RM 65,000 – 90,000
Even without discovering the meaning and message behind Awang Damit, one is able to tell that this is a highly emotional piece, much like the rest of his works. That is what makes his paintings appealing in the first place, combined with the rare gift of artistry. Those familiar with his works know that his works are always, always heavy with emotion, as if they carry the burden on one’s shoulders in canvas form. Born and brought up in Kuala Penyu, Sabah, Awang Damit spent most of his teen years learning painting from various artists whilst traveling around the state. He initially came to Selangor to work as a technician for Telekom Malaysia, but found that art was something he truly was passionate about. He eventually left the telecommunications company, and took his Diploma in Fine Arts in Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) and Masters Degree in the United States.