LOT 47
KWAN CHIN
B. Kuala Lumpur, 1946
Rubber Tappers – Brown Series, 2012
Batik
45 x 38 cm
Signed “Kwan Chin” on lower left. Comes with certificate signed by the artist
PROVENANCE
Private Collection, Singapore
RM 2,500 – 6,500
Malaysian batik master Kwan Chin is known for adding his own twist of Nanyang style to his works. This artwork demonstrates Kwan Chin’s abilityto encapsulate a group of rubber tappers through geometric shapes. Similar to his other works, the extraordinary usage of sprawling broken lines to mimic batik art is what sets his paintings apart, a must-have piece in every art enthusiast’s collection. In calmer, soothing tones of muted genus of browns, Kwan Chin captures the tranquil life of the countryside and of the village folk carrying on with their routines. It is notable that Kwan Chin has a penchant for the ordinary kampung life, showcasing the rural life in lively colours and convoluted details in both of his art and batik.