LOT 54
AWANG DAMIT AHMAD
B. Sabah, 1956
EOC “Sisa Semusim”, 1990
Mixed media on canvas
76 x 61 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
Signed, titled, and dated EOC “Sisa Semusim”, 1990 on verso
RM 50,000 – 75,000
The title hints at what this painting might be about. Different shapes and forms are scattered all over the canvas, with a space largely consisting of the colour grey takes precedence over the rest of the objects. Those familiar with Awang Damit’s work are provided with the knowledge that his works are inspired by his memories, most of which are scattered, symbolic and garlanded with numerous emotions. As chromatic crescendos converse with subdued tonal interludes, “EOC series” beckons the observer to explore the profound layers of existence — a labyrinthine journey where echoes of cultural memory intertwine with the enigma of the present moment. In this series, Awang Damit Ahmad beckons us to decipher the enigmatic script of existence, inscribed upon the canvas with the lexicon of abstraction and the syntax of contemplation.