LOT 43
TAY MO LEONG, DATO
B. Penang, 1938
Bali Series (Green) Lengong Dancer 1, 1988
Watercolour on paper
69 x 56 cm
Private Collection, Penang
Signed on lower right
RM 6,000 – 8,000
Dato Tay Mo Leong’s ‘Bali Series (Green) created in 1988, transports viewers to the enchanting world of Balinese culture and tradition. With masterful brushwork and a palette rich in hues of blue, Tay Mo Leong captures the essence of the Lengong Dance, a mesmerizing Balinese ceremonial performance. Each stroke of the brush conveys the dancers’ graceful movements and the rhythmic harmony of their gestures. Against a backdrop of azure skies and tranquil landscapes, the dancers come to life, their vibrant costumes and adorned accessories adding to the spectacle. Through this series, Tay Mo Leong not only pays homage to Balinese heritage but also invites viewers to experience the timeless allure of this ancient dance form.