LOT 42
ABDUL MULTHALIB MUSA
B. Penang, 1976
Calligraphy/ Jawi on board
Stainless steel
100 x 142 cm (set of 3 panels)
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
RM 18,000 – 36,000
Multhalib Musa can be regarded as one of Malaysia’s leading contemporary sculptors. He is known for his ‘fluid metal sculptures’ which seem to have been effortlessly carved out of metal. The contradiction of transforming a hard material like metal into a supple, pliable form which catches and bounces light off it, reflects Multhalib’s interest in exploring light and the manipulation of his medium. This intricate 3-panel sculpture of Jawi wordings is visually the undeniable testament of Multhalib’s talent. His unique and energetic sculptures have earned him not only a name for himself, but several awards, residencies and commissions. Abdul Multhalib was born in Penang, in 1976. He gained a degree in architecture from Universiti Teknologi Mara in 2000. Sculpture and the allied arts have always been integral parts of an architect’s training. This sparked a hidden fire and generated an interest in the arts. Multhalib uses his experience and degree in architecture by seamlessly materialising it into his works.