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  • YUSOF GHANI : Siri Topeng - Antu Rangka, 1995
    Mar. 23, 2025

    YUSOF GHANI : Siri Topeng - Antu Rangka, 1995

    Est: RM35,000 - RM55,000

    “We’re like hiding behind masks, sometimes for good reasons and sometimes not.” When Yusof Ghani took trips to Sarawak in 1988 and 1991, he was immediately taken with the masks of the Kenyah and Kayan. He claimed, “I found masks interesting as they could be used as motifs in paintings to make a cultural statement – about ceremony and rituals. They can also be used to preserve our slowly eroding local cultures and offer opportunities for a social commentary on human pretensions and falsehoods.” Topeng is basically an expression of faces, there are simply no nice images in it. This oil on canvas art piece combines brush strokes in controlled structures, intensified by outlines, showing Ghani’s effort to explore new forms and visual approaches that are to the point, solid, structured and meaningful, such as in the case of this piece of artwork. Born in 1950 in Johor, Malaysia, Ghani frequented a small movie theater that was run by a family member as a young boy, where he developed a predisposition towards painting to depict movement and a sense of time through cowboy films. He cites Pollock and de Kooning as his early inspirations, but he eventually began to develop his unique style in painting, with masks being his theme for many years as a motif to explore human emotions and circumstances. The masks often appear displaced, implying at the rough state us human beings are always in. The NHB of Singapore has about four pieces by Yusof Ghani, namely ‘Gawai’, ‘Tangkal’ and two pieces from his Tari series.

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  • YUSOF GHANI : Siri Segerak - Breakthrough, 2006
    Mar. 23, 2025

    YUSOF GHANI : Siri Segerak - Breakthrough, 2006

    Est: RM60,000 - RM90,000

    Yusof Ghani is a prominent Malaysian artist celebrated for his innovative contributions to contemporary art. Born in 1950 in Johor, Yusof pursued his artistic education at the National Art Gallery of Malaysia and later studied at George Mason University in Virginia, USA in 1979. His diverse body of works often explores themes of identity, culture, and the human experience. Yusof’s works often reflect social issues, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in art. He employs symbolism to address the complexities of Malaysian identity, particularly in a multicultural society. His artistic journey has led to numerous solo exhibitions both locally and internationally, establishing him as a significant figure in the Southeast Asian art scene. This series Segerak, or “in unison” art piece, is all about intensity, feeling, and coordinated movements. Although it has changed over time, the core idea that human needs, wants, emotions, and desires are a single force that motivates humanity and transcends space and time has not changed.

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  • YUSOF GHANI : Siri Ombak - Gelugor, 2009
    Mar. 23, 2025

    YUSOF GHANI : Siri Ombak - Gelugor, 2009

    Est: RM60,000 - RM100,000

    Yusof Ghani was born in 1950 in Johor and used to frequent a small movie theatre as a young boy, where he developed a predisposition towards painting. He received a scholarship to study art at George Mason University, USA, where he studied Graphic Art and proceeded to pursue his Master’s in Fine Art at Catholic University, Washington. Upon returning to Malaysia, he began lecturing in Universiti MARA Institute of Technology. Most notably known for Abstract Expressionism, his other popular series are Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Segerak and Biring. The creative process in Ombak encompasses three principal thematic phases, namely: destruction, humanity and awakening. These three phases put forth a collection of strong, bold and impressive artworks as can be seen in “Gelugor”. In this kind of creative process, Yusof is indirectly interpreting the nature of human and life. As the Malay proverb goes, “kalau takut dilambung ombak, jangan berumah di tepi pantai”: if we desire awakening and change, then we must be willing to confront challenges and suffering and not be afraid to attempt difficult tasks.

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  • YUSOF GHANI : Siri Segerak, 2005
    Mar. 23, 2025

    YUSOF GHANI : Siri Segerak, 2005

    Est: RM200,000 - RM280,000

    Yusof Ghani’s deep interest in the human form has seen him create masterpieces in his Tari series (with the combination of abstract expressionism with figuration), yet the artist decided that he was not done capturing the essence of form as he revisits the same theme in the Segerak series in 2003. He explores the human figure once more, with less of a forceful environment and mood. While it may be a reinterpretation of human figures, he approaches it in a more philosophical way. Instead of his usual personal and social commentaries such as war, famine, poverty and injustice, it is now more about the positive and negative forces in the world today. Although the theme here is mellower than his works in Tari, this artwork is no less vibrant and energetic and to document these movements, spontaneous marks and lines decorate his canvas – confident and broad and expressive to capture the right atmosphere for his story.

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  • YUSOF GHANI : Siri Tari III, 1984/85
    Mar. 23, 2025

    YUSOF GHANI : Siri Tari III, 1984/85

    Est: RM500,000 - RM750,000

    Yusof Ghani, born in 1950 in Johor, is a Malaysian painter, sculptor, writer, professor and curator and an art collector himself. His career spans over three decades which has produced a very diverse series of artworks dealing with Southeast Asian motifs with an Abstract Expressionist approach. His works blend painting and drawing into a visual entity pleasing to the eye of its beholder. During Yusof’s master’s programme in Catholic University, Washington DC, he had to produce a series of cultural paintings for his thesis. This was when he turned to his roots and found a dance dubbed ‘mak yong’ that inspired his thesis. The ‘mak yong’ dance is a dance-drama performed by women for the royal court. It was deemed as a subtle message of the people to the king. Enthused by the ‘mak yong’, the Tari series was born and became his artistic platform for social commentaries such as the imbalance in Malaysian society, between the rich and poor as well as the powerful and the powerless. Initially, Yusof’s Tari series was somewhat a literal interpretation of women dancing, subsequently progressing into an expressionistic nature, particularly the American expressionism. Even though he uses figures as his reference, it slowly developed into linear strokes and became very ambiguous. The technique of painting morphed into an aggressive, spontaneous and a dialogue with the painting. It allowed Yusof to be more free in expressing himself and thoughts. Yusof Ghani’s Tari Series revolves around social remarks, and until this day, remains as his most popular and coveted series. In this series, he uses dance paintings to portray human behaviour and to experiment with lines, movement and colour. Despite how elegant this painting of dancing looks, it was never intended to be graceful. The lines and sketches on this artwork were executed freely and spontaneously in a frenzied and haphazard manner. “Life is sometimes like dancing – we move about with no purpose but we get lots of pleasure out of it,” said Yusof. Artworks by the artist are collected not just by private collectors but also, by the institutions in Malaysia and Singapore.

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  • YUSOF GHANI | Musang Berjanggut
    Jan. 19, 2025

    YUSOF GHANI | Musang Berjanggut

    Est: S$12,000 - S$16,000

    91 x 91 cm; 93.6 x 93.6 cm (with frame) oil on canvas signed and dated 1997 verso 尤素夫·甘尼《猫山王》1997年作 油彩 画布 款识：yusof ghani musang berjanggut 1997（画背）

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  • YUSOF GHANI : Senggarang - Hijau Series, 1999
    Jan. 19, 2025

    YUSOF GHANI : Senggarang - Hijau Series, 1999

    Est: RM100,000 - RM180,000

    The series Hijau (beginning c.1998) consists of paintings that can be seen as abstract landscapes. These are influenced by an encounter the artist had in Sarawak; the sight of felled logs by a riverbank brought home the reality of the rape of Nature. The intense, diagonal strokes detailed in the foreground in rich shades of red were integrated with delicate hilly terrains to create a profound sense of depth and grandeur. Senggarang from this series is one of the largest size single canvas Hijau exhibited at the Petronas exhibition by the artist, Yusof Ghani.

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  • YUSOF GHANI : Siri Segerak - Fishmonger, 2003
    Jan. 19, 2025

    YUSOF GHANI : Siri Segerak - Fishmonger, 2003

    Est: RM80,000 - RM120,000

    Yusof Ghani’s Segerak is a dynamic, abstract work which explores the power and movement of human figures in expressive, gestural strokes. The figures are not fully defined, symbolizing the fluidity of human existence and the complexity of social and cultural interactions. Through the Segerak series, Yusof Ghani was able to explore the human figure as a symbol of life, which he then transformed into abstract statements to depict humanity’s contrasting realities of struggle and victory, aggression and celebration, realism and fantasy. Observations from his own experiences, travels and heritage are the source of energy, movement and tension which he captures through a combined expression of drawing and painting. The artist has come to realisation that time and space don’t matter; the human reality and aspirations are the same and are driven by the desire of building a better future.

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  • YUSOF GHANI : Siri Wajah, 2013
    Jan. 19, 2025

    YUSOF GHANI : Siri Wajah, 2013

    Est: RM4,000 - RM7,000

    Yusof Ghani was born in 1950 in Johor and used to frequent a small movie theatre as a young boy, where he developed a predisposition towards painting. He received a scholarship to study art at George Mason University, USA, where he studied Graphic Art and proceeded to pursue his Master’s in Fine Art at Catholic University, Washington. Upon returning to Malaysia, he began lecturing in Universiti MARA Institute of Technology. Most notably known for Abstract Expressionism, his other popular series are Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Segerak and Biring. While most of Yusof Ghani’s Wajah Series take on a darker mood or tone, this particular piece departs from that and boasts a more enigmatic and ethereal quality to it, with various sketches of faces on paper.

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  • YUSOF GHANI : Siri Topeng, 1995
    Jan. 19, 2025

    YUSOF GHANI : Siri Topeng, 1995

    Est: RM5,000 - RM7,000

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  • YUSOF GHANI : Siri Topeng, 1995
    Jan. 19, 2025

    YUSOF GHANI : Siri Topeng, 1995

    Est: RM5,000 - RM7,000

    “We’re like hiding behind masks, sometimes for good reasons and sometimes not.” When Yusof Ghani took trips to Sarawak in 1988 and 1991, he was immediately taken with the masks of the Kenyah and Kayan. He claimed, “I found masks interesting as they could be used as motifs in paintings to make a cultural statement – about ceremony and rituals. They can also be used to preserve our slowly eroding local cultures and offer opportunities for a social commentary on human pretensions and falsehoods.” Topeng is basically an expression of faces, there are simply no nice images in it. It combines ink and sometimes, water colour in controlled structures, intensified by outlines, showing Ghani’s effort to explore new forms and visual approaches that are to the point, solid, structured and meaningful, such as in the case of this piece of artwork.

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  • YUSOF GHANI : Segerak, 2012
    Jan. 19, 2025

    YUSOF GHANI : Segerak, 2012

    Est: RM6,000 - RM12,000

    Yusof Ghani is a Malaysian Asian Modern & Contemporary painter who was born in 1950. In this work, the figures, seen as a formative generator and embodiment of movement is radically altered by Yusof Ghani. He dismantles and transforms them into monochrome and curving lines. They are almost forceful, and at times, even awkward. Graphic components – consisting of straight and curving lines as well as cross-hatching clusters, are dominant and profuse. The juxtaposition of this piece is as so – as if all the movements involved in the piece are converging towards a meeting point, even while they maintain their own distinct space and characteristics. It is the bridging of realism and abstraction. It is perhaps the absence of colours that gives this painting that polished, fluid flair.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Senggarang - Hijau Series, 1999
    Dec. 08, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Senggarang - Hijau Series, 1999

    Est: RM110,000 - RM180,000

    Executed in 1999, Senggarang reveals Yusof Ghani's perception of the natural world, exemplified through the harmony of colours. Powerful swaths of exuberant brushwork were applied with force across the canvas in sweeping motions, ardently capturing the spiritual ambience of land, water, and luxuriant vegetation. Details such as the intense, diagonal strokes in the foreground in rich shades of red were integrated with delicate hilly terrains to create a profound sense of depth and grandeur. The artist's paintings in the Hijau Series are distinguished by lyrical gestures, nuances of light and dark, and intricate structures accented by hints of green - a colour of hope, peace, and regeneration. The Hijau Series conceived in 1998 marked a captivating shift from the figurative towards addressing the importance of nature and man's duty to preserve it, leading to the fervent exploration of new forms revealing the interconnectedness of our world and exudes the poetic sentiment of belonging to a larger entity. Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Hijau Series Rhythm Of Nature 'Batang Kali', 2000
    Dec. 08, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Hijau Series Rhythm Of Nature 'Batang Kali', 2000

    Est: RM40,000 - RM60,000

    In Hijau Series, Yusof Ghani embarked on a journey to explore the forms of nature, by recording and translating his experiences onto the canvas. Resplendent and imbued with force, this work draws the viewer into the mountain landscape, home to an abundance of plants and animals, fresh water, and minerals. In Hijau Series Rhythm Of Nature 'Batang Kali', Yusof Ghani's exploration of light and colour is exemplified through the natural forms. The scene is suffused with golden light, composed of nuanced layers of dynamic gestures that achieves a sense of lyrical harmony. Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Ombak Series 'Lipe', 2014
    Dec. 08, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Ombak Series 'Lipe', 2014

    Est: RM18,000 - RM28,000

    Ombak should not be taken in its literal meaning as 'Waves' but a soothing spiritual seance of painting through one's emotional wavelength. The series was first unveiled in the exhibition, Ombak: Breath Of Life at Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery in 2014. Yusof Ghani conveyed the impressions of the movements of waves in Ombak Series 'Lipe', painted with bold, forceful brushstrokes and dynamic colouring. Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Segerak, 2004
    Dec. 08, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Segerak, 2004

    Est: RM3,500 - RM6,000

    The use of form and light to depict positive movements and energy are characteristic of Segerak. The artist uses expressive lines and light colour tones to give focus to the contours of the body. He delves into progress, enlightenment, and focuses on what should always be the anchor of future developments - tradition and culture. Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Segerak VII - Heroic, 2017
    Dec. 08, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Segerak VII - Heroic, 2017

    Est: RM38,000 - RM58,000

    Segerak sees Yusof Ghani's inexorable return to non-obvious full figuration and this is nearing the last tranche, ending in 2019. The figure-types resemble Tari, except they are not dancing, but are facing unknown challenges and strife which are related to the art of survival. As he intoned: "Segerak has allowed me to explore the human figure as a symbol of life, which I transform into abstract statements to depict humanity's contrasting realities of struggle and victory, aggression and celebration, realism and fantasy." Segerak actually spanned 17 years! Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Rainforest (Topeng Series), 1996
    Dec. 08, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Rainforest (Topeng Series), 1996

    Est: RM17,000 - RM27,000

    Rainforest is a painting on paper which derives from Topeng Series - its motif has been simplified into gestural lines contained in a powerful composition - the surface is densely wrought in red, blue, yellow and white. Each forceful stroke binds the interlocking shades together, preventing the vibrant colours from exploding. Topeng (Mask) Series by Yusof Ghani was conceived after an inspirational trip to Sarawak in 1988 and 1991 where he was captivated by the mask rituals of ethnic Kenyah and Kayan whose villages are located two hours outside the city of Kuching. The idea to explore deeper into the mystical and mysterious world of masks first transpired upon his frequent visits to the National Museum in Kuala Lumpur. In an interview with Rusli Hashim, Yusof Ghani has responded to a question pertaining the use of Topeng as a representation of the search for a Malaysian identity: "I used masks for my comments on we human tend to wear masks to portray to people a desirable us and hide our true selves behind them. Hypocrisy of sort but not necessarily for evil reasons. Maybe a question of identity. Maybe we wear different masks for different reasons. Like being the live-wire among friends, no-nonsense type to our spouses, and perhaps for some, the great-romantics to their secret lovers, and so on. Touching on the issue of Malaysian identity, that's the least of the reason on my developing the Topeng Series paintings even though I thought the motif was also interesting in making a cultural statement. Whilst formalistically I'm an abstract expressionist painter influenced greatly by the works of de Kooning, my professor Tom Nakashima at Catholic University in Washington DC kept reminding me that I cannot run away from the fact that I'm still Asian. It's painted all over - the choice of colours, the brush works and whatever." Yusof Ghani was awarded a scholarship to study at George Mason University, USA. He graduated with a BFA (Graphic Art) in 1981 and pursued his MFA (Fine Art) at Catholic University in Washington in 1983. Before his American studies, he had worked as an artist-illustrator (Agriculture Ministry, 1967), an instructor (Fisheries Institute, Penang, 1971) and a graphic artist (RTM, 1977). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti Mara Institute of Technology with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses. Reference: Yusof Ghani Drawings , Rusli Hashim Fine Arts, Kuala Lumpur, 1997.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Topeng Series, 1990s
    Dec. 08, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Topeng Series, 1990s

    Est: RM6,000 - RM10,000

    Highly expressive and unique, Yusof Ghani illustrates the power and elements of masks using bold dynamic colours and tactile lines. While some may look at Balinese masks, Yusof Ghani's source is closer home, the Kenyah and Kayan masks (hudoq), with talismanic and curative properties. This was triggered by a visit to Sarawak in 1988 and 1991. There is another aspect or phase to his Topeng, and that started after his South African visit in 1994. Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Topeng Series, 1990s
    Dec. 08, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Topeng Series, 1990s

    Est: RM9,000 - RM15,000

    Highly expressive and unique, Yusof Ghani illustrates the power and elements of masks using bold dynamic colours and tactile lines. While some may look at Balinese masks, Yusof Ghani's source is closer home, the Kenyah and Kayan masks (hudoq), with talismanic and curative properties. This was triggered by a visit to Sarawak in 1988 and 1991. There is another aspect or phase to his Topeng, and that started after his South African visit in 1994. Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Topeng Series - Setiakawan, 1995
    Dec. 08, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Topeng Series - Setiakawan, 1995

    Est: RM8,000 - RM14,000

    Imbued with a life force of its own, this exquisite set of works maintains a strong unity with the Topeng Series in its highly distinctive expression of masks through intense colours and bold brushstrokes. A palette of captivating colours of yellow, red, and green hues were used to form the shape of the mask, giving the work a vibrant and expressive quality. Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Topeng Series
    Dec. 08, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Topeng Series

    Est: RM14,000 - RM24,000

    Topeng (Mask) Series by Yusof Ghani was conceived after an inspirational trip to Sarawak in 1988 and 1991 where he was captivated by the mask rituals of ethnic Kenyah and Kayan whose villages are located two hours outside the city of Kuching. The idea to explore deeper into the mystical and mysterious world of masks first transpired upon his frequent visits to the National Museum in Kuala Lumpur. Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Siri Tari
    Dec. 08, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Siri Tari

    Est: RM20,000 - RM40,000

    Against a background of natural hues, the lyrical abstraction of figures denotes the liberation from the figurative, rapidly transformed into a celebratory fusion of organic forms. Yusof Ghani's Siri Tari suggest a continued exploration on humanitarian issues and the universal facets of life. Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Siri Tari
    Dec. 08, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Siri Tari

    Est: RM14,000 - RM28,000

    Yusof Ghani's Siri Tari suggest a continued exploration on humanitarian issues and the universal facets of life. A feeling of movement and emancipation is portrayed by the figures portrayed at half-length. The powerful gestures of the figures were created with rapid strokes and delicate shading that give the work a sculptural effect. Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Siri Tari
    Dec. 08, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Siri Tari

    Est: RM25,000 - RM45,000

    In the Tari Series, Yusof Ghani sought in the portrayal of human forms to express the universal aspects of life and humanitarian issues. Dynamic gestures of few figures in expressive black tones are accentuated with the refined treatment of lines and hints of colour, capturing a sense of movement. Yusof Ghani's Tari Series were first exhibited in 1989, in an exhibition at Galeri Citra. Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Siri Tari - Untitled No. 3, 1991
    Dec. 08, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Siri Tari - Untitled No. 3, 1991

    Est: RM100,000 - RM180,000

    How many figures do you see, and what are they doing? This Tari Series from the second tranche betrays a more static demeanour as can be gleaned from the more glacial strokes and sinuous lumps of undefined forms like locked in some form of entanglement. The figures are clustered in the centre facing viewer, while a passage on the left stands forlorn. Yusof Ghani's figures, erstwhile camouflaged and bandaged, were accentuated in subdued and contrasting tones, exuding a certain tension. Yusof Ghani's incipient Tari starting in 1983 when studying in Catholic University, culminated in his solo exhibition at GaleriCitra, Kuala Lumpur, in 1989. Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Siri Tari
    Dec. 08, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Siri Tari

    Est: RM7,000 - RM12,000

    This work on paper by Yusof Ghani comprises of poetic colours as well as summary forms of black that define the figure. In the Tari Series, Yusof Ghani delivers a powerful and intense rendition of colliding figures unfolding in sequential movements. The work offers a glimpse of the graceful contours of the dancers rendered with delicacy. Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Siri Tari, 1991
    Dec. 08, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Siri Tari, 1991

    Est: RM7,000 - RM12,000

    Yusof Ghani's Tari Series were first exhibited in 1989, in an exhibition at Galeri Citra, and is one of the artist's most popular series to date. Executed in fluid lines, the artwork consists of human figures depicted in several dance postures and features a strong presentation of gestural movement and figure ground relationship. Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Siri Tari, 1988
    Dec. 08, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Siri Tari, 1988

    Est: RM8,000 - RM14,000

    In this work, the artist used a palette of pastel colours to delineate the figurative form in a variety of poses. Using a strong contrast of light and shadow, the figure on the right of the picture seems to be descending towards the ground. On the left, three figures were depicted within a frame, executed with the artist's freeing brushwork. Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

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  • YUSOF GHANI | Siri Topeng “Serampang”
    Nov. 17, 2024

    YUSOF GHANI | Siri Topeng “Serampang”

    Est: S$10,000 - S$15,000

    122 x 91.5 cm ; 133 x 102.5 cm (with frame) mixed media on canvas painted in 1993 Provenance: KLAS, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, 15 Apr 2018, lot 79； Private collection, Singapore (acquired from the above auction) 尤素夫·甘尼《“双头”面具系列》1993年作 综合媒材 画布 款识：Yusof Ghani Siri Topeng 1993（画背）

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  • YUSOF GHANI : Siri Tari - Drawing 90, 1990
    Oct. 27, 2024

    YUSOF GHANI : Siri Tari - Drawing 90, 1990

    Est: RM8,000 - RM14,000

    Yusof Ghani’s Siri Tari - Drawing is an evocative piece from his renowned Tari (Dance) series, which explores movement, energy, and rhythm. This dynamic abstract work features sweeping, gestural strokes in dark and earthy tones, evoking the fluidity of dance. The figures appear fragmented yet graceful, intertwined in an almost chaotic motion, reflecting both human struggle and harmony. The textured layers of paint and lines create a sense of depth and complexity, inviting viewers to interpret the emotions and energy of the dancers. It embodies Yusof Ghani’s distinctive style, blending Malaysian cultural elements with modern expressionism.

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  • YUSOF GHANI : Siri Tari V, 1988
    Oct. 27, 2024

    YUSOF GHANI : Siri Tari V, 1988

    Est: RM160,000 - RM220,000

    Siri Tari is a captivating series by Malaysian artist Yusof Ghani, showcasing his exploration of movement and rhythm through the art of painting. Created in the late 20th century, this collection is inspired by traditional Malaysian dance, reflecting the cultural heritage and vibrancy of the country’s artistic practices. Yusof employs dynamic brushstrokes and bold colors to convey the fluidity and grace of dancers in motion. Each piece captures a moment frozen in time, evoking a sense of energy and passion. Siri Tari serves as a tribute to the beauty of Malaysian culture, inviting viewers to experience the dance visually.

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  • YUSOF GHANI : Segerak, 2005
    Oct. 27, 2024

    YUSOF GHANI : Segerak, 2005

    Est: RM3,000 - RM5,500

    Yusof Ghani’s Segerak is a dynamic, abstract work which explores the power and movement of human figures in expressive, gestural strokes. The painting sketched in charcoal features swift, sweeping lines that evoke a sense of energy and emotion. The figures are not fully defined, symbolizing the fluidity of human existence and the complexity of social and cultural interactions.

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  • YUSOF GHANI : Segerak Series - Bodyguard, 2006
    Oct. 27, 2024

    YUSOF GHANI : Segerak Series - Bodyguard, 2006

    Est: RM60,000 - RM100,000

    Yusof Ghani is a prominent Malaysian artist celebrated for his innovative contributions to contemporary art. Born in 1950 in Johor, Yusof pursued his artistic education at the National Art Gallery of Malaysia and later studied at George Mason University in Virginia, USA in 1979. His diverse body of work often explores themes of identity, culture, and the human experience. Yusof’s works often reflect social issues, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in art. He employs symbolism to address the complexities of Malaysian identity, particularly in a multicultural society. His artistic journey has led to numerous solo exhibitions both locally and internationally, establishing him as a significant figure in the Southeast Asian art scene.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Ombak Series - Delitua, 2014
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Ombak Series - Delitua, 2014

    Est: RM28,000 - RM45,000

    Ombak should not only be taken in its literal meaning as 'Waves' but a soothing spiritual seance of painting through one's emotional wavelength. The series was first unveiled in the exhibition, Ombak: Breath of Life at Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery in 2014. Lyrical and fluid strokes created with a palette consisting of yellow, red, white, and black pigments reflect the changing movement of waves. Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Segerak, 2012
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Segerak, 2012

    Est: RM4,500 - RM6,500

    In this intimate composition, charged movements of the upper body are suggested with outlines and brilliant shadows. The hatched shading of the muscles allude to the powerful movement and gestures of the human figure. Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Segerak, 2015
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Segerak, 2015

    Est: RM7,000 - RM10,000

    The artist employed rapid gestures of the human body in physical activities such as walking and running to reflect on social issues. In these compositions, his subjects' vigorous movements are captured deftly with swift brushstrokes. Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Segerak, 2010s
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Segerak, 2010s

    Est: RM6,000 - RM8,000

    In the Segerak series, the artist embraced the subject of rapid movement, placing emphasis on the motion of the figure amid activities such as walking and running. Fascinated by human forms, the artist's exploration of movement was used to reflect issues of humanity. Here, the vigorous gestures of the bodies in space are captured with swift strokes applied skilfully. Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Segerak VIII - Champion, 2018
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Segerak VIII - Champion, 2018

    Est: RM40,000 - RM60,000

    Segerak sees Yusof Ghani's inexorable return to non-obvious full figuration and this is the last tranche, ending in 2019. The figure-types resemble Tari, except they are not dancing, but are facing unknown challenges and strife which are related to the art of survival. Thus, one senses more aggression than celebration. And there's more chaos than leisurely rhythm. As he intoned: "Segerak has allowed me to explore the human figure as a symbol of life, which I transform into abstract statements to depict humanity's contrasting realities of struggle and victory, aggression and celebration, realism and fantasy." Segerak actually spanned 17 years! Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Topeng I, 1992
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Topeng I, 1992

    Est: RM45,000 - RM75,000

    Yusof Ghani was inspired in his Topeng (Masks) series by the ceremonial and curing rituals of masks worn by the Kayan and the Kenyah tribes, which help protect against evil spirits. In 1992, he began to develop the Topeng series, exploring the possible themes in his distinct visual language. A rare and early work from the series, Topeng 1 consists of 9 pieces arranged into three rows. The artist's exploration and mastery of forms and gestures is evident, as he synthesised the image of the mask with abstraction. He imbues the indigenous masks with strength and vivacity applied with rapid movements of the brush, portraying their force and power. Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Tiga Beradik, 1996
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Tiga Beradik, 1996

    Est: RM8,000 - RM14,000

    Yusof Ghani's iconic Topeng series was influenced by the masks of the Kenyah and Kayan communities of Sarawak. Tiga Beradik is an intricate set of 3 paintings expressing visual harmony through the balance of lines and forms. A palette of captivating colours of yellow, blue, red, and green hues were used to form the shape of the mask, giving the work a timeless and meditative quality. Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Topeng - Datin; Topeng - Datuk, 1998
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Topeng - Datin; Topeng - Datuk, 1998

    Est: RM5,000 - RM9,000

    An exquisite orchestration of poetic colours was used to represent a harmonious pair from the iconic Topeng Series. The subject of the paintings refers to the honorary titles of Datuk and Datin. Expressive contours made with lyrical brushstrokes forming the salient features of the mask were enhanced by strong contrasts of vivid colour. Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Topeng - 3 Saudara I, II & III, 1998
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Topeng - 3 Saudara I, II & III, 1998

    Est: RM7,500 - RM12,000

    Inspired by the masks of the Kenyah and Kayan communities in Sarawak, Yusof Ghani translates the theme of spirituality onto his iconic paintings of masks. In these trio of paintings, the artist employs expressive black lines and painterly gestures to convey movement and powerful emotion. An exquisite palette of yellow, purple, orange and red hues enhances the dynamic arrangement of forms concentrated in the center. Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Topeng, 1996
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Topeng, 1996

    Est: RM12,000 - RM20,000

    It's more diabolical for one to plot alone than to conspire with others, where one is vulnerable to betrayal. Then again, everyone is one's own worse enemy. Hero or villain, it all depends on the character of the wearer. In the end, the most Machiavellian will get all the spoils. Wearing mask conceals one's intention though in ritual dances, the persona of the mask worn would manifest the seance drama until it's over. Yusof Ghani's Topeng started innocuously enough after a group trip with students to Sarawak, where he was fascinated by the masks of the Kayan and the Kenyah tribes. It got more grotesque visages after a visit to South Africa in 1994.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Siri Topeng Watiqah, 1995
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Siri Topeng Watiqah, 1995

    Est: RM45,000 - RM75,000

    A phalanx of heads stands like ancestral guardians reminiscent of the moai megaliths of Easter Islands, although the Topeng Series was inspired by Yusof Ghani's group trip with students to Sarawak where he was fascinated by the rituals of the Dayak masks (hudoq) of the Kayan and the Kenyah, of which the intrinsic value is to protect against evil spirits. They get an emotive and symbolic quality when rendered as grimaces concealing real intentions. Yusof Ghani had even shown his Topeng at the Takashimaya Gallery in Singapore, and at the Jenkins Johnson Gallery in San Francisco in 1997.

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  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Biring Series, 2006
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Biring Series, 2006

    Est: RM65,000 - RM100,000

    Biring, which manifests the practice of cock-fighting (berlaga ayam), is all about aggression and violence, between two contenders, out for the kill as the spurs are fitted with gaffs or sometimes laced with poison. Though a one-to-one combat, the trajectory of movement depicted is circular with the thrust of striking at the most vulnerable point of the adversary. Once pushed into the ring (wantilan), it's a survival do-or-die game. Even if one gets cold feet and wants to escape, there is no way out but to confront the adversary with all its might. Biring was first unveiled at the Wei-Ling Gallery in Kuala Lumpur in March 2007. Though cockerels are the protagonists, the moral lesson is applicable to Man or even countries. Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

    Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
  • Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Siri Tari V, 1986
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Yusof Ghani (b. 1950) Siri Tari V, 1986

    Est: RM100,000 - RM180,000

    This is a rare masterpiece of absolute quality. In Tari Series known for complex but discernible figures interacting in sinuous movements, a phalanx of boxy barriers offers a restraining element to the central blob of red and the more ambiguous goings-on in the peripheral white spaces. It comes from the first tranche starting in 1985, actually earlier since when he was studying at the Catholic University in Washington in 1983. It looks unusually more like an obstacle course of enmeshed forms circumscribed somewhat by an open L-shaped perimeter, and with the white forms more fragmentary. The first Tari Series exhibition was unveiled at Galeri Citra, Kuala Lumpur, in 1989. Yusof Ghani started out doing Art-related jobs for 10 years without formal education. He was artist-illustrator at the Agriculture Ministry (1967), instructor in the Fisheries Institute, Penang (1971) and a graphic artist at Radio-Television Malaysia (1977). Then he got a scholarship to study for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States (1981), and MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). On his return, he lectured at the Universiti ITM with the rank of Associate Professor, but unleashed some of the most memorable art series: Tari, Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah, Ombak and Kuda. He singlehandedly organised the Shah Alam Biennale involving artists from 15 countries in 2016. Yusof Ghani made his London foray with an exhibition, Segerak VI - Transcendent Figures, at the Asia House in early April 2017. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.

    Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
  • YUSOF GHANI : Siri Segerak, 2004
    Aug. 18, 2024

    YUSOF GHANI : Siri Segerak, 2004

    Est: RM12,000 - RM22,000

    Yusof Ghani’s paintings, according to many, have shifted from something dark and mysterious to take the air of something cheery and elegant. However, the artist himself said that his social commentaries did not change despite the change of atmosphere. It still had social remarks. He also said life is a bit like the lives of humans. Purposeless and unorchestrated at times, but it brings a lot of pleasure. This social commentary was brought to canvas, based on his studies on human behaviour teamed with lines, colours and motion. The end-result of a seamless flow of lovely colours amalgamating with one another was not intentionally meant to look aesthetic and flowing. The initial lines and sketches were rough, chaotic and arbitrary, to portray the human behaviour of being wild and free.

    KLAS Art Auction
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