LOT 16
CHIA HUI CHIAN
B. Johor, 1940
Fishermen, 1964
Signed and dated “Hui Chian 1964” on lower right
Pastel on paper
17 x 75 cm
Provenance Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
RM 2,500 – RM 4,000
Chia Hui Chian followed the footsteps of his infamous brother, Chia Yu Chian and produced this captivating work. While sharing the same blood, both brothers do not share the same artistic style. Meanwhile, Chia brings attention to the subjects by painting them with bright colours of yellows and greens. Perhaps the muted, earthy colours were used to depict the hardships faced by the subjects.