LOT 84
RAFIEE GHANI
B. Kedah, 1962
Shalimar, 2010
Oil on canvas
145 x 233 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
Signed “Rafiee Ghani” on lower center and titled “Shalimar” on lower left
RM 45,000 – 70,000
Opulent and immersive, Shalimar is a vibrant celebration of colour and emotion by renowned Malaysian artist Rafiee Ghani. Painted in oil on a grand canvas, the work bursts with rich hues and expressive energy, reflecting the artist’s signature approach to abstraction and sensory experience. Inspired by the romance and mystique of the famed Mughal gardens of Shalimar, the painting transforms memory and imagination into a dynamic visual journey where pattern, texture, and colour pulse with life. Rafiee Ghani, born in 1962, is widely regarded as one of Malaysia’s leading contemporary artists. Known for his bold palette and layered compositions, his works draw from travel, history, and culture, often blurring the lines between landscape, still life, and abstraction. Shalimar stands as a testament to Rafiee’s mastery of colour and scale, and his enduring ability to evoke beauty and emotion through paint.