LOT 61
PUAN SRI NORMA ABBAS
B. Kuala Lumpur, 1951
Indo Connection No. 6, 1999
Collage, printworks & mixed media on canvas
104 x 165 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
Signed and dated “Norma Abbas. 1999” on lower right
RM 60,000 – 90,000
This evocative mixed media work by Puan Sri Norma Abbas reflects the artist’s signature fusion of figuration and abstraction. A striking female portrait anchors the composition, her stylised features and enigmatic gaze conveying both poise and introspection. Set against a vivid, layered background, the work juxtaposes lush organic tones with a more complex field of symbolic marks and gestural forms which hallmarks of Abbas’ printmaking influenced practice. These elements suggest a coded, deeply personal narrative, inviting viewers to explore themes of identity, memory, and emotional duality. Painted during a mature phase of her career, this piece exemplifies Abbas’ ability to translate intimate experiences into richly textured, visually compelling compositions.