LOT 71
KHOO SUI HOE
B. Kedah, 1939
Taking, 1990
Watercolour on paper
45 x 45 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
Signed “Sui Hoe” on lower right
RM 5,000 – 9,000
Conversely, Taking presents a more contemplative moment, where the figure painted engages in quiet interaction, reflecting on the complexities of human relationships. Khoo Sui Hoe’s works contain symbolic configurations that correspond to the dreamlike, unconscious state of mind.