LOT 3
ISMAIL ABDUL LATIFF
B. Melaka, 1955
Air Mata Kasih…Melukis Wajah Langit, 2013
Acrylic on canvas
90 x 71 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
Signed “Ismail Latiff” on lower center and titled on the verso
RM 5,000 – 12,000
Air Mata Kasih…Melukis Wajah Langit (Tears of Love…Painting the Sky) is a remarkable work . Air Mata Kasih portrays an abstract yet ethereal scene, where fluid lines and forms intertwine, representing the sky, water, and figures in an expressive dance. The title evokes a poetic sense of sorrow and love, with “air mata” meaning “tears” and “kasih” translating to “love,” hinting at a poignant relationship between humans and nature. The painting’s color palette is a mix of soft blues, whites, and earthy tones, giving it an airy and dreamlike quality. Air Mata Kasih…Melukis Wajah Langit is a poetic homage to the emotional and spiritual connections that bind people to their surroundings, resonating deeply with viewers through its fluidity and expressive beauty.