LOT 8
ISMAIL ABDUL LATIFF
B. Melaka, 1955
Fly With Me…The Dancing Sky, 2022
Acrylic and mixed media on canvas
84 x 59 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
Signed “Ismail Latiff” on lower middle
RM 9,000 – 12,000
Ismail Abdul Latiff, born in Kampung Pulai, Malacca in 1955, is a renowned Malaysian Asian modern and contemporary artist. He is known for his unique style characterised by vibrant colours and energetic brushstrokes, adding a touch of sparkle to any living space. In 1979, Ismail obtained his Diploma in Art & Design from Malaysia Institute MARA Institute of Technology in Selangor. He held his first Solo Exhibition in Kuala Lumpur in 1984, followed by several others, including “Nine Years with Art Salon” in Kuala Lumpur in 1993, “Magic in The Sky” in Kuala Lumpur in 2005, and “Come Fly With Me” in Kuala Lumpur in 2008. Throughout his career, Ismail has received recognition for his artistic achievements. In 1979, he was awarded the Frank Sullivan Award at Salon Malaysia, Balai Seni Lukis Negara in Kuala Lumpur. In 1981, he was named the Young Illustrator for Asia in Japan. Notably, in 1992, he won the First Prize at the Biennale of Visual Arts in Seychelles.