LOT 33
TAY CHEE TOH
B. Johor, 1941
Village Scene, 1965
Signed and dated “Chee Toh 65” with seal on lower right
Ink woodblock print (edition 3/30)
40 x 88 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
RM 6,000 – RM 12,000
Painter, sculptor and Cultural Medallion recipient Tay Chee Toh has been creating art for almost half a century. Tay’s artistic practices is driven by his consistent quest to challenge himself and to advance fresh forms of artistic expressions. Tay’s artistic prowess is evident in this body of work. The artist renders an almost silhouette-like work of the village scene in yesteryear Malacca. A bull is detached from the bullock car and is seen grazing, men are depicted about their work while the village women are taking shelter under a makeshift cabana.