LOT 5
IBRAHIM HUSSEIN, DATUK
B. Kedah, 1936 – 2009
Just for You (Rumble Series, England), 1964
Collage on paper
46.5 x 34 cm
Private Collection, Australia
Signed and dated “Just For You IB 64” on lower left
RM 30,000 – 55,000
Datuk Ibrahim Hussein’s artwork, “Just for You (Rumble Series, England)” created in 1964, stands as a powerful testament to his innovative artistic spirit and his ability to convey raw emotion through vibrant abstraction. Within this masterpiece, Ibrahim Hussein masterfully captures the dynamic energy and turbulence of human experience. The bold and energetic brushstrokes evoke a sense of movement and turmoil, reminiscent of the chaotic nature of existence itself.
Ibrahim Hussein was born in 1936 in the village of Sungai Limau Dalam in the Yan district of Kedah. Growing up, Ibrahim was a very curious lad. He is known for his mastery in the ‘printage’ technique which was inspired by his time spent in New York. The city was dotted by ubiquitous billboards, adorned by beautiful women promoting all sorts of products which in turn, sparked the idea of using the images as a social commentary for his artworks.