Lot 027
RAPHAEL SCOTT AHBENG
b. Sarawak, 1939
ENTRANCE TO THE CAPITAL, 2005
Signed, dated and inscribed ‘RSA 05 Entrance to
the Capital' (lower right)
Oil on board
122cm x 244cm
PROVENANCE
Private collection, Kuala Lumpur.
ESTIMATE RM 20,000 - 30,000
PRICE REALISED RM 22,544.00
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This is a rare landscape painting from Raphael Scott Ahbeng. This vivid scene depicts the appearance of light before sunrise, with vessels approaching the majestic port seen from a distance. Shades of ochre suggests warmth emanating from the earth, which unites land and sea. The bustling port suggests an important transport and shipment hub for the region.
His signature linear brushwork in this painting results in an atmospheric landscape which captures the anticipation of entering a new place and expedition, unravelling ways of living and customs of the locale. Journeys through European cities in the 1960's have been a huge source of motivation for his work, which reflect the summation of his experiences.
Raphael Scott Ahbeng attended an Art and Photography course at Bath Academy of Art, United Kingdom from 1964 to 1967, and returned again in 1973, under the British Council Grant to study English and Drama at the British Drama League in London. He also studied broadcasting at the BBC in 1990 under a joint Sarawak/British Council Grant. His many accomplishments reveal a spirited character, with an unquenchable thirst for learning various subjects. His works have been exhibited at Convergence held at Petronas gallery in 2013 which addresses the spiritual, social and economic concerns of the Malay Archipelago. His solo exhibition Legend: A Borneo Artist, showcases the complete oeuvre of Raphael’s 60 years of work.
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