Lot 74 | 9 July 2023

 

 

LOT 74

KELVIN CHAP

B. Indonesia, 1975

Untitled, 2016

Oil on canvas

79 x 59 cm

Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur

Signed and dated “Kelvin Chap, 2016” on lower left

RM 2,000 – 5,000

Kelvin Chap’s deliberate manipulation of light and shadow heightens the drama within his compositions. In his skilled hands, light becomes a metaphorical force, illuminating and obscuring, revealing and concealing. Shadows dance across his canvases, evoking a sense of mystery and intrigue, as if beckoning viewers into uncharted territories of the mind. This interplay of light and shadow creates a dynamic tension within his artworks, urging viewers to question the boundaries of perception and the malleability of reality. Beyond his mastery of technique, Chap’s artworks exude a profound philosophical undercurrent. He delves into existential themes, exploring the complexities of human existence and the elusive nature of truth.