Lot 029
Fung Yow Chork
b. China, 1918 - d. 2013
Path, 1990
signed and dated (lower left)
oil on canvas
55 x 55cm
PROVENANCE
Private collection, Selangor
ESTIMATE RM 2,500 – 5,000
PRICE REALISED RM 3,360.00
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Illustrated here is an alluring scene of a deep green forest with a path that leads to even deeper part of the forest. Fung Yow Chork has skilfully captured the serenity and calmness of the landscape. His use of green hues palette and shades of brown suggesting trees trunks, branches, soils and dried leaves create a picturesque view of an otherwise monotonous setting, a testament to his artistic flair.
Fung Yow Chork is considered one of the finest impressionists in the country. At the age of 13, he was taught by a teacher who had studied Impressionism in Japan. He befriended Professor Chung Pak Mook of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art, Singapore. Some of his solo exhibitions were held at The Art Gallery, Penang (1998), Rupa Gallery, Kuala Lumpur (1983), Australian High Commission, Kuala Lumpur (1982), Chin Woo Gallery, Kuala Lumpur (1981). He was awarded Second Prize, Merdeka Independence Trade Fair’s Art and Photographic Exhibition (1957). |
