LOT 51
ISMAIL MAT HUSSIN
B. Kelantan, 1938 -2015
Weaving, 2004
Watercolour on paper
56 x 76 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
Signed and dated “Ismail Mat Hussin 2004”on lower right
RM 8,000 – 15,000
It’s well established that Ismail Mat Hussin has a knack for depicting scenes, infusing colours, wonder and nostalgia onto canvas, batik or paper. He is one of the prominent artists who infuses his entire being into his work, making the viewer feel as if they know the artist himself just by looking at the painting. This endearing work takes one on a journey to the rural kampungs where ladies make a living off weaving fabric. This piece presents tranquillity, reminisces the past and daily experiences of people in the East Coast. The calm and soothing earth tones are something Ismail Mat Hussin has a proclivity for, using them often in his works.