LOT 08
MOHD YUSRI SULAIMAN
(B. Perak, 1977)
Shape Space II, 2007
Signed and dated on lower right
Signed, titled and dated on verso
Acrylic on canvas
92 x 92 cm
Provenance
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
SOLD – RM 3,360
The work of Yusri Sulaiman is a self-reflection; he expresses his thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and motivations through the medium of acrylic. His works act as a metaphor for his life; from childhood to adulthood, he is inspired by himself as a shy boy, rebellious youth and finally a confident family man.
“The memories I have presented through the series of my artworks are some turning points and conflicts in my life. The artworks show some of the events that have happened in my growth which have played a part in making who I am today”, he said. “It is important for me to reflect on my past life whilst being a grown man with a pure heart, the manifestation from what I went through previously is the reflection of what I am now”.
Yusri has developed a distinctive style to explore memory, imagination and reflection, he explains his work forms self-awareness, and he has been permitted to become aware of his past failings which he hopes will help him to become a better person. Yusri was born in Taiping, Perak in 1977 and has participated in group exhibitions at various galleries in Jakarta, Singapore and the Klang Valley.