LOT 49
ABDUL GHANI AHMAD
B. Kedah, 1945
Alam Semulajadi, 1983
Oil on canvas
39 x 52 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur. National Art Gallery Malaysia exhibition label on the verso from 1985
Signed and dated “Abdul Ghani Ahmad ‘83” on lower right
RM 4,500 – 7,500
Born in Kedah in 1945, Abdul Ghani Ahmad is a self-taught artist who has successfully risen from being a street artist to a widely known artist locally and internationally recognized. The artist defines his paintings as a documentation of our local heritage and he believes that painting is one of the best ways to preserve our traditions and heritage for future generations. Abdul Ghani began actively using watercolours around 1986 and his favourite theme using this technique is the portrayal of rural scenes and nature.
He personally feels that although photography produces accurate images, it cannot be compared to watercolour-based artwork as it features numerous techniques that satisfy its audience. The beauty of his artworks featuring this technique is that it looks timeless and very much easily appreciated, even if one isn’t an art enthusiast.