Latif Maulan Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Latif Maulan Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 25, 2024
Latif Maulan (b. 1974) Tenggelam, 2011
Est: RM7,000 - RM12,000
There is an unspoken thrill of keeping one's head and whole body under water for a spell. Just the soft sonic and an aquatic numbness that seems to keep one in a different realm, without all the aid and encumbrances of scuba-diving paraphernalia. Here, the figure clad in a light black dress is curled up like a baby in the womb, legs crossed slightly at an angle, in a sÃ©ance-like meditation, eyes closed. A large marine creature glides by from the top left, as if to make sure that everything is Ok, while another larger creature, a whale perhaps, looms in the backdrop. Yes, like in life, the immediate living environment is fraught with many dangers, real and imagined. With Hope, what goes down will come up. Self-taught Latif Maulan's art career reads like a fairy-tale. Somewhat a drifter having worked as a dishwasher, waiter, advertising designer, shopping-complex display artist, he was given a resident's artist stint in Kuala Lumpur, and a fulltime artist in 1992. He decided to venture abroad. To the Big Apple where he sold two large works in the Soloat Collector's Party at Excel Gallery, New York (2000), Australia (2001), a year in East Sussex in Britain as a graphic designer (2002), and six months in Plymouth (2013), where he showed at the Barbican Gallery there. First solo, Parallel Universe, at the Art Case Galleries, Kuala Lumpur, 2006. In 2006, he had already moved into Photo-Realism figuratives from his Nature and still-life themes. A finalist in the 2009 MEAA competition, he won big in the Redbull EhWauBulan showcase in 2016.
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Jan. 14, 2024
Latif Maulan (b. 1974) The Ribs, 2010
Est: RM6,000 - RM10,000
A dreamlike scene, The Ribs, is a surreal composition which explores the anatomy of the upper body. Mixing several elements such as the half of a rib cage, and the slender body of a woman with her head turned away from the viewer, a mysterious atmosphere is evoked through the piece. Self-taught Latif Maulan's art career reads like a fairy-tale. Somewhat a drifter having worked as a dishwasher, waiter, advertising designer, shopping-complex display artist, he was given a resident's artist stint in Kuala Lumpur, and a full time artist in 1992. He decided to venture abroad. To the Big Apple where he sold two large works in the Soloat Collector's Party at Excel Gallery, New York (2000), Australia (2001), a year in East Sussex in Britain as a graphic designer (2002), and six months in Plymouth (2013), where he showed at the Barbican Gallery there. First solo, Parallel Universe, was held at the Art Case Galleries, Kuala Lumpur, 2006. In 2006, he had already moved into Photo-Realism figuratives from his Nature and still-life themes. A finalist in the 2009 MEAA competition, he won big in the Red Bull ehwaubulan showcase in 2016. His solo exhibition, Tales Of Apocalypse, was held at Galeri TitikMerah in 2018. His works are included in the collection of the House Of Parliament Malaysia, SaatchiArt Collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, Mead Johnson Art Collection, New York, USA, National Art Gallery Malaysia and Bank Negara Malaysia.
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Jul. 17, 2022
Latif Maulan (b. Pahang, 1974) Frozen, 2011
Est: RM5,000 - RM9,000
In Frozen, we see the image of a strikingly beautiful woman, transitioning between the air and water elements, as if to suggest an intangible source of transformation within one’s mindset and emotional state. Throughout the journey of life, you will have to gather all your strength, to delve deeply into the inner self, and learn to trust the voice within, undisturbed by the influence of the external world. Thankfully, it's just a dream, and things will only get better. Self-taught Latif Maulan’s art career reads like a fairy-tale. Somewhat a drifter having worked as a dishwasher, waiter, advertising designer, shopping-complex display artist, he was given a resident’s artist stint in Kuala Lumpur, and a full time artist in 1992. He decided to venture abroad. To the Big Apple where he sold two large works in the Soloat Collector’s Party at Excel Gallery, New York (2000), Australia (2001), a year in East Sussex in Britain as a graphic designer (2002), and six months in Plymouth (2013), where he showed at the Barbican Gallery there. First solo, Parallel Universe, was held at the Art Case Galleries, Kuala Lumpur, 2006. In 2006, he had already moved into Photo-Realism figuratives from his Nature and still-life themes. A finalist in the 2009 MEAA competition, he won big in the Red Bull ehwaubulan showcase in 2016. His solo exhibition, Tales Of Apocalypse, was held at Galeri TitikMerah in 2018. His works are included in the collection of the House Of Parliament Malaysia, Saatchi Art Collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, Mead Johnson Art Collection, New York, USA, National Art Gallery Malaysia and Bank Negara Malaysia.
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Nov. 15, 2020
Latif Maulan (b. Pahang, 1974) World Without Limits, 2016
Est: RM5,000 - RM8,000
The world of the Internet is truly without limits, with its information overload and world-wide-web access to anything under the sun, or sea. Here, a young-looking woman in white T-shirt and jeans seems lost in the cyber dreamworld, where various icons and apps pop up and Google-ing, and several Windows panels reveal on-going processes such as Download, Transferring, Progress. It is a world where all other worlds meet. Self-taught Latif Maulan’s art career reads like a fairy-tale. Somewhat a drifter having worked as a dishwasher, waiter, advertising designer, shopping-complex display artist, he was given a resident’s artist stint in Kuala Lumpur, and a fulltime artist in 1992. He decided to venture abroad. To the Big Apple where he sold two large works in the Soloat Collector’s Party at Excel Gallery, New York (2000), Australia (2001), a year in East Sussex in Britain as a graphic designer (2002), and six months in Plymouth (2013), where he showed at the Barbican Gallery there. First solo, Parallel Universe, was held at the Art Case Galleries, Kuala Lumpur, 2006. In 2006, he had already moved into Photo-Realism figuratives from his Nature and still-life themes. A finalist in the 2009 MEAA competition, he won big in the Redbull ehwaubulan showcase in 2016. Hi solo exhibition Tales Of Apocalypse, was held at Gallery TitikMerah in 2018. His works are included in the collection of the House Of Parliament Malaysia, SaatchiArt Collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, Mead Johnson Art Collection, New York, USA, National Art Gallery Malaysia and Bank Negara Malaysia.
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Mar. 15, 2020
Latif Maulan (b. Pahang, 1974) Untitled, 1997
Est: RM6,000 - RM10,000
On offer here is a scene comprising the king of fruits and stunning waterfalls in a lush deep green tropical forest. Durian is regarded as Malaysian favourite fruits. To be eating tropical fruit durian accompanied by gushing waterfalls is the best that life could offer. This piece is captured with such tranquility from the artist’s perspective. Self-taught Latif Maulan made headlines when he won the Redbull EhWauBulan showcase in 2016 though he has been known for his topsy-turvy figure under water. He was also a finalist in the prestigious Malaysia Emerging Artist Award competition in 2009. Stints in New York (2000), Australia (2001) and Britain (2002, 2013) including a solo at the Barbican Gallery in Plymouth enhance his reputation. He made a great debut in the Henry Butcher art auction when a painting (marbles) sold for a premium of RM14,300 on April 21, 2015.
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Mar. 24, 2019
Latif Maulan (b. 1974) After The Break II, 2005
Est: RM2,500 - RM4,500
Arranged on a piece of crumpled batik sarong is a nearly ripped pineapple, few fresh mandarin oranges thus, one was left exposed in flesh and a bottle of 100 Plus. The composition creates a beautiful mess suggesting that someone might have left the scene to continue working. The batik is of the authentic east coast design. Renowned for his fine skills in still life, figures and nature, Latif often injects an essence of his cultural background through his artworks. Self-taught Latif Maulan made headlines when he won Redbull EhWauBulan showcase in 2016 though he has been known for his topsy-turvy figure under water. He was also finalist in the prestigious MEAA competition in 2009. Stints in New York (2000), Australia (2001) and Britain (2002, 2013) including a solo at the Barbican Gallery in Plymouth enhance his reputation. He made a great debut in Henry Butcher Art Auction when a painting (marbles) sold for a premium of RM 14,300 on April 21, 2015. 62 x 70cm
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Oct. 28, 2018
LATIF MAULAN (b. 1974) The Forgotten Heritage, 2006
Est: RM10,000 - RM18,000
It is a strange combo of a metal tepak sireh (betel leaf container) paraphernalia including the nut cutter, buah pinang and a comb of bananas on a tacky tablecloth on an odd-shaped antique-looking desk. Just a random display for a still-life exercise, where meanings could be miscued. Obviously, the artist Latif Maulan could not resist a banana leaving the skin together with the others plucked from the backyard of the studio. In 2006, Latif, a self-taught artist, had honed some fine skills in figuratives, still-life and Nature. The same year, he held his first solo, Parallel Universe, at the Art Case Galleries, Kuala Lumpur. Bananas are in abundance in tropical climes. The tepak sireh is an anachronism of cultural heritage, related mainly to the Malays. Apart from the now abhorred practices of betel leaf chewing, the tepak sireh is still used in Malay society as a perfunctory ritual in proposing, engagement and marriage, and sometimes even royal ceremonies, and is / was taken as a symbol of friendship. Apart from the betel leaf, there are the areca nut, lime paste, gambier and shredded tobacco. Self-taught Latif Maulan made headlines when he won the Redbull EhWauBulan showcase in 2016 though he has been known for his topsy-turvy figure under water. He was also a finalist in the prestigious MEAA competition in 2009. Stints in New York (2000), Australia (2001) and Britain (2002, 2013) including a solo at the Barbican Gallery in Plymouth enhance his reputation. He made a great debut in the Henry Butcher art auction when a painting (marbles) sold for a premium of RM14,300 on April 21, 2015.
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Apr. 29, 2018
LATIF MAULAN (b. 1974) THE ELIXIR OF LIFE, 2016, Oil on canvas
Est: RM3,300 - RM6,000
A grim picture of modernisation — more specifically, what it robs us of. Pangolins, tigers and elephants have been hunted for their meat or various body parts, their numbers severely dwindling. Coupled with deforestation, leading to habitat destruction, these creatures have effectively been chased out from their homes, which in turn makes them more visible targets. In the midst of this, a lady lies, oblivious to the harm caused. In the name of development, Mother Nature is sacrificed, and the bottomline is Money, Money is the name of the game. Sooner or later, danger could be at our very doorstep, our actions coming back to haunt us. Self-taught Latif Maulan’s art career reads like a fairy-tale. Somewhat a drifter having worked as a dishwasher, waiter, advertising designer, shopping-complex display artist, he was given a resident’s artist stint in Kuala Lumpur, and a fulltime artist in 1992. He decided to venture abroad. To the Big Apple where he sold two large works in the Soloat Collector’s Party at Excel Gallery, New York (two weeks in 2000), Australia (2001), a year in East Sussex in Britain as a graphic designer (2002), and six months in Plymouth (2013), where he showed at the Barbican Gallery there. First solo, Parallel Universe, at the Art Case Galleries, Kuala Lumpur, 2006. In 2006, he had already moved into Photo-Realism figuratives from his Nature and still-life themes. A finalist in the 2009 MEAA competition, he won big in the Redbull ehwaubulan showcase in 2016. Latif made his Henry Butcher debut on his marbles painting on April 21, 2015, when his 2011 work sold for a premium of RM14,300, from a low estimate of only RM4,000.
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Apr. 23, 2017
LATIF MAULAN (b. 1974) TENGGELAM, 2011, Oil on canvas
Est: RM7,000 - RM12,000
There is an unspoken thrill of keeping one’s head and whole body under water for a spell. Just the soft sonic and a aquatic numbness that seems to keep one in a different realm, without all the aid and encumbrances of scuba-diving paraphernalia. Here, the woman clad in a light black dress is curled up like a baby in the womb, legs crossed slightly at an angle, in a séance-like meditation, eyes closed. A large marine creature, a giant turtle, glides by from the top left, as if to make sure that she’s OK, while another larger creature, a whale perhaps, looms in the backdrop. Yes, like in life, the immediate living environment is fraught with many dangers, real and imagined. The woman, while ostensibly ‘falling’ does not fit his earlier renditions of the falling figure, which takes on a different trajectory.Self-taught Latif Maulan’s art career reads like a fairy-tale. Somewhat a drifter having worked as a dishwasher, waiter, advertising designer, shopping-complex display artist, he was given a resident’s artist stint in Kuala Lumpur, and a fulltime artist in 1992. He decided to venture abroad. To the Big Apple where he sold two large works in the Soloat Collector’s Party at Excel Gallery, New York, two weeks in 2000), Australia (2001), a year in East Sussex in Britain as a graphic designer (2002), and six months in Plymouth (2013), where he showed at the Barbican Gallery there. First solo, Parallel Universe, at the Art Case Galleries, Kuala Lumpur, 2006. In 2006, he had already moved into Photo-Realism figuratives from his Nature and still-life themes. A finalist in the 2009 MEAA competition, he won big in the Redbull ehwaubulan showcase in 2016.
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Apr. 23, 2017
LATIF MAULAN (b. 1974) SASARAN, 2013, Acrylic on canvas
Est: RM4,000 - RM6,000
Marbles are a game of chance. It was a favourite children’s pastime before the advent of computers and the Internet. Now you can still play marbles, but digitally. Without the physical touch of the component of glass, clay, plastic/agate and even steel. Self-taught Latif Maulan is drawn to marbles because it presents a challenge to reproduce on paper, with the play of light, reflection, transparent quality and patterns with his own Photo-Realism techniques. This with some eight marbles, he composed on a random spread of newspapers, with different headlines unrelated to the painting’s theme. There are several games connected with marbles, including Ringer, where competing players take turns to knock out other players’ marbles placed incde a circle (usually on the sand) with their own marbles. Latif made his Henry Butcher debut on his marbles painting on April 21, 2015, when his 2011 work sold for a premium of RM14,300, from a low estimate of only RM4,000.
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Apr. 23, 2017
LATIF MAULAN (b. 1974) WORLD WITHOUT LIMITS, 2016, Oil on canvas
Est: RM4,000 - RM6,000
The world of the Internet is truly without limits, with its information overload and world-wide-web access to anything under the sun, or sea. Here, a young-looking woman in white T-shirt and jeans seems lost in the cyber dreamworld, where various icons and apps pop up and Google-ing, and several Windows panels reveal on-going processes such as Download, Transferring, Progress. It is a world where all other worlds meet. Self-taught Latif Maulan’s art career reads like a fairy-tale. Somewhat a drifter having worked as a dishwasher, waiter, advertising designer, shopping-complex display artist, he was given a resident’s artist stint in Kuala Lumpur, and a fulltime artist in 1992. He decided to venture abroad. To the Big Apple where he sold two large works in the Soloat Collector’s Party at Excel Gallery, New York, two weeks in 2000), Australia (2001), a year in East Sussex in Britain as a graphic designer (2002), and six months in Plymouth (2013), where he showed at the Barbican Gallery there. First solo, Parallel Universe, at the Art Case Galleries, Kuala Lumpur, 2006. In 2006, he had already moved into Photo-Realism figuratives from his Nature and still-life themes. A finalist in the 2009 MEAA competition, he won big in the Redbull ehwaubulan showcase in 2016.
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Nov. 06, 2016
LATIF MAULAN (b. 1974) Sesuci Batu, 2014, Oil on canvas
Est: RM6,000 - RM10,000
The legend of Si -Tanggang serves as a cautionary tale in Latif Maulan's Sesuci Batu about an unfilial son cursed by the mother and who turned into stone. The finger is pointed at some youths today who deny their parents of the care and love their parents lavished on them, who go on holidays during festive breaks instead of balik kampung to check on their frail parents, or worse, who under the influence of drugs, subject their parents to threats and even physical harm. Si-Tanggang was also turned into a movie in 1961, directed by Dato Haji Jamil Sulong and starring Sarimah and Jins Samsuddin. It is featured in the book, Magic (Macmillan, New York, 1900), written by Walter William Skeat.Latiff is largely self-taught who honed his skills through taking on challenges all over the world. He started as a display artist designer in a shopping complex in Bentong, then a resident artist in a gallery in Kuala Lumpur. In an exhibition at the Collector's Party at Excel Gallery in New York in 2000, he sold two works, and followed up with a visit to Australia in 2001. He spent a year in East Sussex in Britain as a graphic designer in 2002, another six months in Plymouth in 2003, with an exhibition at the Barbican Gallery there. On his return, he was confident enough to go fulltime into art, and doing Photo-Realism figuratives from 2006 instead of still-lifes and Nature. In 2006, he had his first solo at the Art Case Galleries. He finally hit paydirt when he won the Redbull eh wah bulan art showcase.
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Nov. 09, 2014
LATIF MAULAN (b. 1974), Marble Series 05, 2011, oil on canvas
Est: RM3,000 - RM5,000
LATIF MAULAN b. Pahang, 1974 MARBLE SERIES 05, 2011 Signed and dated 'Latif Maulan 2011' (lower right) Oil on canvas 91cm x 76cm Hyper-realist painter Latif Maulan is recognised for illustrating marbles realistically. His mastery in the trompe l'oeil technique deceives his viewers through its blown-up size, crystal clear quality and vibrant hues painted immaculately on canvas. Marble Series 05depicts surreal picture of a Renaissance-esque bronze sculpture of a male torso with dark green patina and four large green marbles suspended midway in a single file. His painterly quality is evident in the pronounced muscular torso and its shadow as well as the fragile characteristic of each marble. Self-taught artist Latif Maulan has been a fulltime artist since 1992. When he started out, he worked as a resident artist in a gallery in Kuala Lumpur and an advertising designer. But it was in a trip to New York in 2000 that really opened up the world to him and he switched from painting in Abstract to Realism. Then in 2001, he went to Australia. In 2002, he found a job as a graphic designer in East Sussex in Britain and worked there for a year. In 2003, he was back in England, this time in Plymouth for another six months, and that was when he exhibited at the Barbican Gallery there. Back in Malaysia in July 2003, he prepared for his first solo Parallel Universeat Art Case Galleries, Kuala Lumpur in 2006 and has not looked back ever since. He was a finalist of the Malaysia Emerging Artist Awards in 2009.
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