LOT 27
JEHAN CHAN
B. Melaka, 1937 – 2011
Malaccan Coastal Landscape, 1993
Mixed media on canvas
112 x 121.5 cm
Private Collection, Singapore
Signed on lower left
RM 12,000 – 22,000
Jehan Chan has the ability to capture moments of serenity and contemplation. Through his meticulous brushwork and subtle tonal variations, Chan portrays landscapes, seascapes and still-life scenes with a sense of poetic grace. Each painting invites the viewer to pause, immerse themselves in the quietude of the scene, and appreciate the inherent beauty found in the everyday. His watercolour paintings showcase his adeptness at capturing the ephemeral qualities of natural light and its transformative effects on his subjects. Whether it be the soft glow of dawn breaking over a fishing village or the meticulous portrayal of fishing boats, Jehan Chan’s skilful brushwork and delicate washes imbue his artworks with a luminosity that brings each scene to life.