Lot 56
LEE WENG FATT
B. Kuala Lumpur, 1967
Bird Cage, 2000
Signed and dated “Lee Weng Fatt 00” on lower left
Acrylic on canvas
62 x 45.5 cm
Provenance Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
RM 2,500 – RM 5,500
Lee Weng Fatt has a knack for painting old buildings as he believes in the philosophy – the older the better. This talented artist, popularly known as the ‘building whisperer’, produces interesting artworks after exploring the façades of heritage or old buildings. Lee portrays a glimpse of the kampung scene where wooden houses stand on stilts, the call of roosters as the alarm clock and birds enjoying each other’s company. The pièce de résistance, however, is the birdcage perched on the wooden stairs. Its placement creates intrigue and draws viewers in.