LOT 72
ISMAIL MAT HUSSIN
B. Kelantan, 1938 – 2015
East Coast Village, 1974
Watercolour on paper
26 x 39 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
Signed “Ismail” on lower right
RM 2,500 – 4,500
Although inspirations may come in various forms, for Ismail Mat Hussin, it is the opulent, charming and picturesque landscapes of Malaysia’s countryside, most of which are depicted in his renowned batik pieces. For a true depiction of a subject, an artist must have a special connection with it. It is proven in this piece, as Ismail’s painting of the East Coast comes alive through his experiences there. Beautifully done in watercolour, he explores the allure and essential physiognomies of the beautiful views that make Malaysian countryside with the abundant trees, the sunny atmosphere as well as the cloudy atmosphere that evokes a feeling of nostalgia.