LOT 5
AWANG DAMIT AHMAD
B. Sabah, 1956
Postcard to the World, 1981
74 x 87 cm
Signed by Awang Damit and dated “Oktober 12, 1981 studio senihalus” on lower right. “Artist proof “ written on lower left
PROVENANCE
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
RM 4,500 – 7,000
Created in 1981, Postcard to the World is one of Awang Damit Ahmad’s earliest and most significant print works, reflecting his engagement with humanitarian and socio-political issues before his celebrated abstract series. Inspired by the tragic bombing of Palestinian civilians in Beirut, the work serves as a powerful visual statement against the horrors of war and the suffering of innocent lives. Rather than a mere political commentary, the print is a universal call for compassion, peace, and shared humanity. Rarely encountered on the market, this early print offers an important glimpse into the formative years of one of Malaysia’s foremost contemporary artists.