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b. 1971 -

Bob Yudhita Agung, who calls himself ‘Vincent van Bob’, paints in the Primitive-Naïve vein with the graffiti of Jean-Michel Basquiat. He studied at the Indonesian Institute of Art in Yogyakarta where he received the Affandi Award in 1994. He was in the same batch as Ugo Untoro and S. Teddy D. His style is somewhat a bit like A.R. Penck, Eddie Hara and Malaysia’s Chong Hip Seng. He showed with his former wife, Widi, at the Green Art Space in Yogyakarta in 2016. “I believe I can fly, with paint I believe can fly. Don’t worry be happy,” is his favourite refrain.

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  • BOB SICK YUDHITA AGUNG | Dragon Crocodile Bar Discotique and Casino, 2010
    Nov. 28, 2024

    BOB SICK YUDHITA AGUNG | Dragon Crocodile Bar Discotique and Casino, 2010

    Est: S$5,800 - S$8,100

    Acrylic on canvas: 150 x 200 cm Signed and dated, lower right: Bob Sick Yudhita, 2010

    Global Auction
  • Bob Yudhita Agung (b. 1971) Dancer, 2015
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Bob Yudhita Agung (b. 1971) Dancer, 2015

    Est: RM2,500 - RM4,500

    Dancer is boldly painted in the artist's distinctive style with naïve influences using mixed media. Bob 'Sick' Yudhita Agung, who calls himself 'Vincent van Bob', paints in the Primitive-Naïve vein with the graffiti of Jean-Michel Basquiat. He studied at the Indonesian Institute of Art in Yogyakarta where he received the Affandi Award in 1994. He was in the same batch as Ugo Untoro and S. Teddy D. His style is somewhat a bit like A.R. Penck, Eddie Hara and Malaysia's Chong Hip Seng. He showed with his former wife, Widi, at the Green Art Space in Yogyakarta in 2016. "I believe I can fly, with paint I believe can fly. Don't worry be happy," is his favourite refrain.

    Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
  • Bob Yudhita Agung (b. 1971) Sahabat Abu, 2016
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Bob Yudhita Agung (b. 1971) Sahabat Abu, 2016

    Est: RM4,000 - RM7,000

    They look like strange bedfellows, the women whether shown full-figure or just with their faces or with tudung. Bob 'Sick' Yudhita Agung's work, Sahabat Abu, seems like an Indonesian take of Picasso's Les Demoiselles d' Avignon (The Young Ladies Of Avignon, 1907, originally The Prostitutes Of Avignon). It has the same African mask-like faces, while the one standing on the right has dark skin and with her right hand bifurcating into legs. The one on top in the middle sports a tattoo face while two heads on the left look like busybody aunties. Is the one in a green cocoon the 'mamasan'? The small man below with his raised left hand probably is 'Abu'. Bob Yudhita Agung, who calls himself 'Vincent van Bob', paints in the Primitive-Naïve vein with the graffiti of Jean-Michel Basquiat. He studied at the Indonesian Institute of Art in Yogyakarta where he received the Affandi Award in 1994. He was in the same batch as Ugo Untoro and S. Teddy D. His style is somewhat a bit like A.R. Penck, Eddie Hara and Malaysia's Chong Hip Seng. He showed with his former wife, Widi, at the Green Art Space in Yogyakarta in 2016. "I believe I can fly, with paint I believe can fly. Don't worry be happy," is his favourite refrain.

    Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
  • BOB SICK YUDHITA AGUNG | Goro-goro, 2010
    Apr. 15, 2023

    BOB SICK YUDHITA AGUNG | Goro-goro, 2010

    Est: S$3,500 - S$5,300

    Acrylic on canvas: 150 x 180 cm Signed and dated, lower right: Bob Sick Yudhita, 2010 Signed, titled and dated on the reverse This lot is accompanied with certificate of authenticity from Srisasanti Gallery

    Global Auction
  • BOB SICK YUDHITA AGUNG | Buruh Berbudaya, 2018
    Apr. 15, 2023

    BOB SICK YUDHITA AGUNG | Buruh Berbudaya, 2018

    Est: S$3,500 - S$6,200

    Acrylic on canvas: 180 x 180 cm Signed and dated, lower right: Bob Yudhita Agung, 2018 Signed, titled and dated on the reverse

    Global Auction
  • Bob Yudhita Agung (b. Indonesia, 1971) Sahabat Abu, 2016
    Mar. 21, 2021

    Bob Yudhita Agung (b. Indonesia, 1971) Sahabat Abu, 2016

    Est: RM5,000 - RM9,000

    They look like strange bedfellows, the women whether shown full-figure or just with the faces or with tudung. Bob ‘Sick’ Yudhita Agung’s work, Sahabat Abu, seems like an Indonesian take of Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’ Avignon (The Young Ladies Of Avignon, 1907, originally The Prostitutes Of Avignon). It has the same African mask-like faces, while the one standing on the right has dark skin and with her right hand bifurcating into legs. The one on top in the middle sports a tattoo face while two heads on the left look like busybody aunties. Is the one in a green cocoon the ‘mamasan’? The small man below with his raised left hand probably is ‘Abu’. Is Abu the paramour, a playboy perhaps, or worse, one making the women to offer sexual favours? Bob Yudhita Agung, who calls himself ‘Vincent van Bob’, paints in the Primitive-Naïve vein with the graffiti of Jean-Michel Basquiat. He studied at the Indonesian Institute of Art in Yogyakarta where he received the Affandi Award in 1994. He was in the same batch as Ugo Untoro and S. Teddy D. His style is somewhat a bit like A.R. Penck, Eddie Hara and Malaysia’s Chong Hip Seng. He showed with his former wife, Widi, at the Green Art Space in Yogyakarta in 2016. “I believe I can fly, with paint I believe can fly. Don’t worry be happy,” is his favourite refrain.

    Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
  • BOB 'SICK' YUDHITA AGUNG | Figure
    Dec. 21, 2020

    BOB 'SICK' YUDHITA AGUNG | Figure

    Est: S$2,500 - S$3,000

    112 x 88 cm ; 117 x 93 cm ( with frame ) mixed media on canvas, framed signed and dated 2005 upper right This work is located in Jakarta, Indonesia

    33 Auction
  • Bob Yudhita Agung (b. Indonesia, 1971) Untitled, 2013
    Nov. 15, 2020

    Bob Yudhita Agung (b. Indonesia, 1971) Untitled, 2013

    Est: RM4,000 - RM7,000

    The works of Bob Yudhita Agung are distinctively influenced by Jean-Michel Basquiat and pop culture including music and tattoo art. His unique primitive-like paintings engage the viewer and express social issues in modern society. This vibrant and energetic piece is depicted in a composition of black and white using intersecting and tangled lines. Bob Yudhita Agung, who calls himself ‘Vincent van Bob’, paints in the Primitive-Naïve vein with the graffiti of Jean-Michel Basquiat. He studied at the Indonesian Institute of Art in Yogyakarta where he received the Affandi Award in 1994. He was in the same batch as Ugo Untoro and S. Teddy D. His style is somewhat a bit like A.R. Penck, and Malaysia’s Chong Hip Seng. He showed with his former wife, Widi, at the Green Art Space in Yogyakarta in 2016. “I believe I can fly, with paint I believe can fly. Don’t worry, be happy” is his favourite refrain. Sick – An Exploration Of The Human Mind was held at Vallette Gallery, Kuala Lumpur in 2019. A duo exhibition It’s About Time by Indonesian contemporary artists Bob Yudhita Agung & EddiE haRA was held at Sin Sin Fine Art Hong Kong in 2020.

    Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
  • Bob Yudhita Agung (b. 1971) Lady Muray, 2016
    Jun. 30, 2019

    Bob Yudhita Agung (b. 1971) Lady Muray, 2016

    Est: RM7,000 - RM12,000

    Heavily influenced by Jean-Michel Basquiat and pop culture such as music and tattoo art, Bob Yudhita Agung’s paintings feature bold lines and vibrant colours depicting stylised figures with social connotations. Lady Muray illustrates female nudes in the style of Fauvism displaying primeval qualities in a contemporary manner. Also known as Bob Sick, Bob Yudhita Agung attended the Indonesian Institute of Arts in Yogyakarta from 1991 to 1998. He has exhibited widely in Indonesia and is the recipient of the prestigious Affandi Prize in 1994. In April 2019, Vallette Gallery in Kuala Lumpur presented a solo exhibition entitled Sick: An Exploration Of The Human Condition by Bob Yudhita Agung a.k.a Bob Sick.

    Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
  • Bob Sick Yudhita Agung
    Nov. 25, 2018

    Bob Sick Yudhita Agung

    Est: Rp18,000,000 - Rp27,000,000

    Bob Sick Yudhita Agung (b. Yogyakarta, 1971) Candyname Superman mixed media on canvas 125 x 150 cm signed and dated (lower right): “Bob Yudhita A 2017”

    Sidharta Auctioneer
  • BOB YUDHITA AGUNG (b. 1971) Untitled, 2013
    Oct. 28, 2018

    BOB YUDHITA AGUNG (b. 1971) Untitled, 2013

    Est: RM4,000 - RM7,000

    The works of Bob Yudhita Agung are distinctively influenced by Jean-Michel Basquiat and pop culture including music and tattoo art. His unique primitive like paintings engage the viewer and are able to present a sense of social awareness. Bob Yudhita Agung, who calls himself ‘Vincent van Bob', paints in the Primitive-Naïve vein with the graffiti of Jean-Michel Basquiat. He studied at the Indonesian Institute of Art in Yogyakarta where he received the Affandi Award in 1994. He was in the same batch as Ugo Untoro and S. Teddy D. His style is somewhat a bit like A.R. Penck, and Malaysia's Chong Hip Seng. He showed with his former wife, Widi, at the Green Art Space in Yogyakarta in 2016. “I believe I can fly, with paint I believe can fly. Don't worry, be happy” is his favourite refrain.

    Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
  • BOB YUDHITA AGUNG (b. 1971) SAHABAT ABU, 2016, Acrylic on canvas
    Apr. 29, 2018

    BOB YUDHITA AGUNG (b. 1971) SAHABAT ABU, 2016, Acrylic on canvas

    Est: RM6,000 - RM10,000

    They look like strange bedfellows, the women whether shown full-figure or just with the faces or with tudung. Bob ‘Sick’ Yudhita Agung’s work, Sahabat Abu, seems like an Indonesian take of Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’ Avignon (The Young Ladies Of Avignon, 1907, originally The Prostitutes Of Avignon). It has the same African mask-like faces, while the one standing on the right has dark skin and with her right hand bifurcating into legs. The one on top in the middle sports a tattoo face while two heads on the left look like busybody aunties. Is the one in a green cocoon the ‘mamasan’? The small man below with his raised left hand probably is ‘Abu’. Is Abu the paramour, a playboy perhaps, or worse, one making the women to offer sexual favours?Bob Yudhita Agung, who calls himself ‘Vincent van Bob’, paints in the Primitive-Naïve vein with the graffiti of Jean-Michel Basquiat. He studied at the Indonesian Institute of Art in Yogyakarta where he received the Affandi Award in 1994. He was in the same batch as Ugo Untoro and S. Teddy D. His style is somewhat a bit like A.R. Penck, Eddie Hara and Malaysia’s Chong Hip Seng. He showed with his former wife, Widi, at the Green Art Space in Yogyakarta in 2016. “I believe I can fly, with paint I believe can fly. Don’t worry be happy,” is his favourite refrain.

    Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
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