LOT 68
ISMAIL ABDUL LATIFF
B. Melaka, 1955
Rumbia Mutiara Pagi, 2015
Acrylic on paper
38 x 28 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
Signed “Ismail Latiff” on lower middle
RM 2,500 – 3,500
Ismail Latiff’s Rumbia Mutiara Pagi is a stunning piece of art that commands attention. The first thing that comes to mind is bold and beautiful. A recurring motif in Ismail Latiff’s work is a small circle, often placed at the center of his intricate patterns. This motif represents perfection and balance, adding depth and meaning to the painting. The dashes of blue dominates the canvas, used to create a sense of depth and dimension that adds visual interest. The overall effect is hypnotic and mesmerizing, making it impossible to look away from the painting’s intricate beauty.
Ismail Latiff is a Malaysian artist who has been exhibiting internationally since 1977. He graduated with a Diploma in Art and Design from Mara Institute of Technology, Selangor in 1979 and received the Frank Sullivan Award, Salon Malaysia at National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur in the same year. With a prolific career spanning over four decades, he has held numerous solo and group exhibitions, including his first solo show in Kuala Lumpur in 1984 and subsequent exhibitions in 1993, 2005, 2008, and 2012. His work has also been featured at international events such as the Affordable Art Fair in Singapore in 2014.