LOT 70
KHALIL IBRAHIM
B. Kelantan, 1934 – 2018
East Coast Series, 2000
Signed and dated “Khalil Ibrahim 2000” on lower right
Ink on paper
26 x 35.5 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
RM 4,500 – 9,000
Throughout his career, Khalil Ibrahim had been documenting observations of groups of humans, particularly of the East Coast, highlighting women, fishermen, movements, or just everyday living in rural Malaysia. The late artist’s obsession with the human figure once again prevails in this particular ink on paper sketch. This piece features a group of human figures in their most organic form, stripped of appearance and identity, sharing a lively moment together. It is brilliantly captured in this simple yet deep artwork.