LOT 86
KHALIL IBRAHIM
B. Kelantan, 1934 – 2018
Vivacity Series, 2010
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 122 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
Signed and dated “Khalil Ibrahim 2010” on lower right
RM 80,000 – 120,000
Another notable masterpiece from Khalil Ibrahim is his ‘Vivacity Series, 2010’. The image shows the life of the locals in the East Coast as they go about their lives. Based on the use of dark colours of mainly blue, grey and black, one can assume that the art is portraying a night scene. Despite the ambiguity and the limited range of colours used for this piece, Khalil is still able to express the atmosphere and ambience of the setting. His mastery in outlining the silhouettes of the figures in a clean and smooth manner makes the art even more intriguing to see. One can’t help but wonder what each of the figures is really doing in this scene.