Lot 131
Ismail Awi
b. Terengganu, 1987
The Great Gig In The Sky, 2013
signed and dated
‘Ismail Awi 2013’ (lower right)
acrylic on canvas
150 x 150cm
PROVENANCE
Private collection, Selangor
ESTIMATE RM 7,000 – 12,000
PRICE REALISED RM 12,320.00
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Representing a younger generation of artists emerging into the Malaysian art scene, Ismail Awi’s art practice has been influenced by gothic culture, street art, and surrealism. The Great Gig In The Sky is a song by British rock band Pink Floyd. The track was selected by Rolling Stone magazine as the second greatest vocal performance of all time in rock history. Rich in symbolism and meaning, the plethora of figures are an integral component in this whimsical composition and is a highly original assemblage, establishing a deep impression with a visually striking composition. Ismail Awi is a rising star who was among 12 artists featured in the Tanah Air Ku showcase at the Malaysian Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It was organised by Galeri Chandan and all the works belong to the Embassy. In July-August 2016, his work also made it to the Curate Henry Butcher exhibition called A Raya Celebration Of Generations In Art, and in January 2018, The Young Contempo Showcase II (organised by Curate Henry Butcher) held at Galeri Prima. Just like the artwork title, and the painting itself, his first debut in Sotheby’s Hong Kong auction sale in April 2018 saw his pricing skyrocketed, and in the October 2018 edition, soared almost five times higher! |