LOT 71
RAPHAEL SCOTT AHBENG
B. Sarawak, 1939 – 2019
Silent Afternoon, 2014
Signed, dated and titled “RSA 14 Silent Afternoon” on lower right
Acrylic on canvas
121 x 181 cm
Private Collection, Kuching, Sarawak
RM 15,000 – RM 25,000
Nature and landscapes were two things that Raphael Scott AhBeng held dear to his heart. In classic AhBeng style, he expressed his love for the solitary environments with a stunning painting of the city of Kuching. “Painting is a way of expressing my feelings. I like to paint good things that give viewers a good feeling, and make them think and feel rejuvenated,” said AhBeng. That seems evident in this piece as he does incite the soothing and calm atmosphere that seems to emanate from his beloved hometown, Sarawak. With intense colouring and bold strokes, the display of the forms and colours instantaneously create an aura calmness and comfort while being close to nature at the same time.