LOT 71
BHANU ACHAN
B. Kuala Lumpur, 1949
Evening Silhouette I, 2016 & Journey to Mt. Kinabalu, 2016
Mixed media on paper
110 x 80 cm (2 artworks)
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
Signed and dated “Bhanu ‘16” on lower right (Both artworks)
RM 3,000 – 7,500
Bold, strong and dauntless, this piece is remindful of the strong, warm colours of the elements of earth and fire. With big, purposeful and insistent brush strokes, the artist incorporates his thoughts and emotions into his paintings. A lover of nature, Bhanu draws inspiration from it. This is perhaps an ode to the element of fire and of earth. Although the artist goes beyond the rules of the physical, representational and figurative manifestations of solid forms and figures, he creates a stunning piece that evokes from the viewers a strong admiration of nature and landscape and the implications that come with it.
In Journey to Mt Kinabalu, Bhanu Achan captures the spirit of exploration and reverence for nature through bold strokes and layered textures. Executed in mixed media on paper, the work is an abstracted homage to one of Southeast Asia’s most iconic peaks. Rich in energy and movement, the composition reflects Achan’s expressive approach where colour, form, and emotion converge to evoke the power and majesty of the natural world. Bhanu Achan is widely known for his abstract interpretations of landscape and memory, often working in large formats with an instinctive, gestural style. His works draw from both personal experience and the broader environment, bridging physical journey and inner reflection. Journey to Mt Kinabalu stands as a visual testament to awe, solitude, and the enduring pull of the mountain.