LOT 64
TEW NAI TONG
B. Selangor, 1936 – 2013
Shepherds, 1990
Oil on board
35 x 45 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
Signed and dated “NAITONG 1990” on lower left
RM 7,500 – 12,000
Tew Nai Tong’s artistic prowess lies in his ability to establish harmonious dialogues between color and form. With a deft hand, he intertwines vibrant hues and fluid brushwork, constructing compositions that evoke emotional resonance. Texture plays a pivotal role in Tew Nai Tong’s artistic expression, adding depth and tactile allure to his compositions. The interplay of impasto techniques, glazes, and delicately etched lines generates a sensory experience, engaging both sight and touch. Tew Nai Tong’s gestural expressions infuse the artworks with a sense of dynamic movement, capturing fleeting moments of energy and contemplation. This is evident in ‘Shepherds, 1990’ featuring two shepherds, a female and male, with the former herding a flock of goats.