LOT 83
SOON LAI WAI
B. Penang, 1970
Purple Earth, 2021
Signed and dated Lai Wai 2021 on lower right
Oil on canvas
165 x 165 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
RM 14,000 – 25,000
Although he had a background in art education from Saito Academy, where he learned the basic foundation and skills to painting, he started out as a graphic designer. Many years later, he felt the need to leave the stressful industry, and also felt that his creativity was limited in the field. Having studied Chinese painting, he began combining his knowledge of Oriental strokes and painting style with oils and acrylics.