LOT 79
LEE JOO FOR
B. Penang, 1929 – 2017
Dead Heat Race, 1969
Signed and dated “Joo For 69” on lower right with artist’s seal
Mixed media on paper
59 x 83 cm
Provenance Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
RM 8,000 – RM 12,000
The late Lee Joo For was a man of many talents. He was recognised as a prolific writer, novelist, director, lecturer and art critic. His visual narratives are highly distinct, imbued with personal metaphors and forcefully calligraphy strokes. The ferocity of the horses in the artwork could likely depict a sense of unwavering faith, strength and loyalty.