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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Untitled, 1995
          Aug. 25, 2024

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Untitled, 1995

          Est: RM7,000 - RM12,000

          The works of Zulkifli Yusoff delve into historical and current issues that have shaped Malaysian society. This set of works dated 1995 feature Zulkifli's iconic totemic figures and forms created with nuanced tones and intricate hatching techniques. Zulkifli's dynamic renditions in a monochrome palette convey depth and movement. Zulkifli Yusoff emerged as the supernova in the late 1980s when he won the Major Award in the Young Contemporary Artists (BMS) competition in 1988 and 1989. He sealed his status when he won the Minister's Grand Prize in Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. For his contributions at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, he was awarded the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. After his Diploma in Art and Design (Fine Art) at the Mara Institute of Technology (1989), he studied at the Manchester Polytechnic in England for his Masters (1991). His major exhibitions include the 1997 Venice Biennale under the fringe 'Modernities and Memories: Recent Works from the Islamic World'; the 1st Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993; the Singapore Biennale 2013; Art Stage Singapore 2013 (Rukunegara 2: Voice, Theo Art Projects); Seychelles Biennale 1992. As a team, he won the 2nd Prize in the Sand Sculpture competition in 1988. His main solos at home include The Power (NN Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, 1996); Brave New Art (The Art Gallery Penang, 1996); Powerful Dialogue (The Art Gallery Penang, 2000); Icons (Wei-Ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, 2008); and Negara Ku (National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, 2010).

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Untitled, 1997
          Aug. 25, 2024

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Untitled, 1997

          Est: RM12,000 - RM20,000

          Zulkifli Yusoff is an established contemporary artist whose works delve into historical and current issues that have shaped Malaysian society. An array of evolving black and white figures dominates the canvas, each portrayed with movement and life in the artist's style. Zulkifli's paintings elicit a pervading sense of motion, showcasing his imaginative rendition of figures modelled with powerful and dynamic brushstrokes. Zulkifli Yusoff emerged as the supernova in the late 1980s when he won the Major Award in the Young Contemporary Artists (BMS) competition in 1988 and 1989. He sealed his status when he won the Minister's Grand Prize in Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. For his contributions at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, he was awarded the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. After his Diploma in Art and Design (Fine Art) at the Mara Institute of Technology (1989), he studied at the Manchester Polytechnic in England for his Masters (1991). His major exhibitions include the 1997 Venice Biennale under the fringe 'Modernities and Memories: Recent Works from the Islamic World'; the 1st Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993; the Singapore Biennale 2013; Art Stage Singapore 2013 (Rukunegara 2: Voice, Theo Art Projects); Seychelles Biennale 1992. As a team, he won the 2nd Prize in the Sand Sculpture competition in 1988. His main solos at home include The Power (NN Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, 1996); Brave New Art (The Art Gallery Penang, 1996); Powerful Dialogue (The Art Gallery Penang, 2000); Icons (Wei-Ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, 2008); and Negara Ku (National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, 2010).

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Untitled, 1996
          Aug. 25, 2024

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Untitled, 1996

          Est: RM12,000 - RM20,000

          Zulkifli Yusoff is an established contemporary artist whose works delve into historical and current issues that have shaped Malaysian society. An array of evolving black and white figures dominates the canvas, each portrayed with movement and life in the artist's style. Zulkifli's paintings elicit a pervading sense of motion, showcasing his imaginative rendition of figures modelled with powerful and dynamic brushstrokes. Zulkifli Yusoff emerged as the supernova in the late 1980s when he won the Major Award in the Young Contemporary Artists (BMS) competition in 1988 and 1989. He sealed his status when he won the Minister's Grand Prize in Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. For his contributions at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, he was awarded the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. After his Diploma in Art and Design (Fine Art) at the Mara Institute of Technology (1989), he studied at the Manchester Polytechnic in England for his Masters (1991). His major exhibitions include the 1997 Venice Biennale under the fringe 'Modernities and Memories: Recent Works from the Islamic World'; the 1st Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993; the Singapore Biennale 2013; Art Stage Singapore 2013 (Rukunegara 2: Voice, Theo Art Projects); Seychelles Biennale 1992. As a team, he won the 2nd Prize in the Sand Sculpture competition in 1988. His main solos at home include The Power (NN Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, 1996); Brave New Art (The Art Gallery Penang, 1996); Powerful Dialogue (The Art Gallery Penang, 2000); Icons (Wei-Ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, 2008); and Negara Ku (National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, 2010).

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Zul, Fauzi Dan Fuad
          May. 19, 2024

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Zul, Fauzi Dan Fuad

          Est: RM4,000 - RM7,000

          Zulkifli Yusoff is one of Malaysia's most established contemporary artists. A versatile artist, Zulkifli has worked in various mediums that encompasses painting as well as sculptures and installation. Influenced by events of the period, Zulkifli's multi coloured forms are painted in red, yellow, and green, accentuated with black lines. Zulkifli won the topmost Grand Minister's Prize in the Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. He won the Major Award in the Bakat Muda Sezaman in 1988 and jointly in 1989. He had taken part in the Venice Biennale twice, in 1997 under the Modernities And Memories: Recent Works From The Islamic World, and then again in 2019. He taught at the UiTM and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, which won him the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. His credentials were the Masters at Manchester Polytechnic in England (1991) and Diploma at the Mara Institute of Technology (1989). He was selected for the 1st Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993, the Seychelles Biennale 1992, and Singapore Biennale 2013.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Voice 4, 2012
          May. 19, 2024

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Voice 4, 2012

          Est: RM12,000 - RM20,000

          Zulkifli Yusoff often delves into the politics, history and folklore of the tanah air, to edify his canvas. The Malay Annals, Hang Tuah, Hikayat Munshi Abdullah, Malay Sketches (referencing the assassination in Pasir Salak), and the national treatise, the Rukun Negara, as a purge of the bloody internecine racial strife of May 13, 1969. With the five tenets and the New Economic Policy as its cornerstone, the Rukun Negara aimed to redress economic disparities among the races for a just society. The sculpture is presented in an orbital form made up of a complex layering of black and white strips accented with colours. Small images of fish motifs were affixed to the layers. The artist's keen perception of scale, design, proportion, and skill in transforming materials are reflected in this work. Zulkifli Yusoff had the distinction of having featured in two Venice Biennale appearances, the first in 1997, under Modernities And Memories: Recent Works From The Islamic World, and another in 2019. He won the hugely coveted Grand Minister's Prize and the Major Award for Sculpture at the 3rd Salon Malaysia in 1992, and the Major Award in the Bakat Muda Sezaman in 1988 and 1989 (jointly). He also won the National Academic Award (Visual Art) in 2007. He was selected for various prestigious exhibitions such as the Asia-Pacific Triennial in Brisbane, Australia (1993), the Singapore Biennale and Art Stage Singapore, both in 2013. After his diploma at the Mara Institute of Technology, he studied for his Masters at the Manchester Polytechnic (1991). He had taught both at UiTM and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, where he was Associate Professor.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Itik Pulang Petang III, 2009
          Jan. 14, 2024

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Itik Pulang Petang III, 2009

          Est: RM12,000 - RM22,000

          The swagger and waggle of the itik (ducks) are used by Zulkifli Yusoff to comment on the lenggang-lenggok (seductive sway) of the gait of nubile Malay woman. During the Melayu Pop era of the 1960s, Malay woman wore tight figure-hugging kebayas. For all the irony, a feeling of nostalgia comes through strongly. Imprints of duck motifs in different pastel hues are plentiful and the one on the top right leaves its footprints all over. Psychedelic array of love symbols are featured, some of which have morphed into diamonds. Images vie with text excerpted from the song and arranged randomly, while the head of a typical Malay female entertainer is replicated and hidden, either in parts or behind a curtain of crossed lines. Zulkifli won the Major Award in the Young Contemporary Artists (BMS) competition in 1988 and 1989. In 1992, he landed Malaysia's biggest art award when won the Grand Minister's Prize in Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. There was a time when he concentrated on his educator's role at the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, and his educational credentials and his artist's accomplishments won him the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. He did his Diploma in Art and Design (Fine Art) at the Mara Institute of Technology, Shah Alam (1989), and then studied at the Manchester Polytechnic in England for his Masters (1991).

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Malaya Series (Nona Singapura), 2009
          Jan. 14, 2024

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Malaya Series (Nona Singapura), 2009

          Est: RM13,000 - RM26,000

          Zulkifli Yusoff is one of Malaysia's most established contemporary artists. Notions of feminine elegance is expressed through the highly unique black and white motifs on the canvas, which is accompanied with the use of duck motifs at the top. Recollecting memories of the days when the peninsular was under colonial rule and assimilating the use of silkscreen painting combined with mixed media, Zulkifli developed a distinctive style, characterised by a layered format incorporating various symbols. Malaya Series (Nona Singapura), is a distinctive example featuring sophisticated colours and freeing use of black lines that enhance the vividness of the image. Zulkifli won the topmost Grand Minister's Prize in the Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. He won the Major Award in the Bakat Muda Sezaman in 1988 and jointly in 1989. He had taken part in the Venice Biennale twice, in 1997 under the ‘Modernities And Memories: Recent Works From The Islamic World', and then again in 2019. He taught at the Universiti ITM and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, which won him the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. His credentials were the Masters at Manchester Polytechnic in England (1991) and Diploma at the Mara Institute of Technology (1989). He was selected for the 1st Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993, the Seychelles Biennale 1992, and Singapore Biennale 2013.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Study: Rancangan Bumi Hijau, 2012
          Jan. 14, 2024

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Study: Rancangan Bumi Hijau, 2012

          Est: RM7,500 - RM12,000

          This study is for an installation called Rancangan Bumi Hijau (Green Book Plan) from Zulkifli Yusoff's 2014 Razak Series. The Green Book Plan was the brainchild of Malaysia's second prime minister, Tun Abdul Razak Hussein, in 1974, to combat inflationary pressures. Basically, it was to encourage the people to carry out backyard or garden farming, hydrophonics planting and organic farming, besides promoting eating-greens lifestyle. The work encompasses five main components of landscapes, social interaction, beliefs, abstract and inheritance / independence, and extols the rich natural heritage of the country. The actual three-sided installation is a mixture of painted layered canvas strips and also for the sculptural forms, resin-encased concoctions either round or spearhead-shaped. Zulkifli showed his installation, Don't Play During Maghrib (1997) at the Venice Biennale under Modernities And Memories: Recent Works From The Islamic World in 1998. He won the Major Award in the Young Contemporary Artists in 1988 and 1989 (jointly), but his biggest triumph was the Grand Minister's Prize in the Salon Malaysia III in 1992. He also won the National Academic Award (Visual Art) in 2007. He made the selections for the Asia-Pacific Triennial in Brisbane, Australia, in 1993, the Singapore Biennale and Art Stage Singapore, both in 2013. Trained at the Mara Institute of Technology, Zulkifli graduated with a Masters at the Manchester Polytechnic in 1991. Zulkifli Yusoff is among the four Malaysian artists featured at the national pavilion in the 58th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale in Venice, Italy. Zulkifli masterpieces were showcased in Art Expo Malaysia 2018 & 2019, and received good remarks.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Itik Pulang Petang IV (Malaya Series), 2009
          Oct. 01, 2023

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Itik Pulang Petang IV (Malaya Series), 2009

          Est: RM12,000 - RM22,000

          Zulkifli Yusoff is one of Malaysia's most established contemporary artists. Employing old and new techniques to engage with events in history, Zulkifli's accomplished body of work includes paintings, sculptures, and installations. Recollecting memories of the days when the peninsular was under colonial rule and assimilating the use of silkscreen painting combined with mixed media, Zulkifli developed a distinctive style, characterised by a layered format incorporating various symbols. Itik Pulang Petang IV (Malaya Series) is a distinctive example featuring rich colours and daring swirls of fluid black lines that enhance the vividness of the image. Zulkifli won the topmost Grand Minister's Prize in the Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. He won the Major Award in the Bakat Muda Sezaman in 1988 and jointly in 1989. He had taken part in the Venice Biennale twice, in 1997 under the Modernities And Memories: Recent Works From The Islamic World, and then again in 2019. He taught at the Universiti ITM and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, which won him the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. His credentials were the Masters at Manchester Polytechnic in England (1991) and Diploma at the Mara Institute of Technology (1989). He was selected for the 1st Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993, the Seychelles Biennale 1992, and Singapore Biennale 2013.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Harimau Malaya VII, 2009
          Oct. 01, 2023

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Harimau Malaya VII, 2009

          Est: RM14,000 - RM26,000

          Harimau Malaya is a prominent icon in Malaysian society. This strong, fearless and fierce animal (considered an endangered species as the numbers are decreasing each year) inhabits the southern and central parts of the Malay Peninsula. The face of a Japanese warlord is placed on the right, inextricably linked to the ferocity, brutality, enormities of war crime committed. Zulkifli works often speak about socio-political issues happening at that time. Zulkifli Yusoff showed at the 1997 Venice Biennale's Modernities And Memories: Recent Works From The Islamic World and the 2019 edition. He won the Grand Minister's Prize in the Salon Malaysia III in 1992, and the Major Award in the Young Contemporary Artists in 1988 and 1989 (jointly). He was accorded the National Academic Award (Visual Art) in 2007. He was selected for the Asia Pacific Triennial in Brisbane, Australia, in 1993, and the Singapore Biennale in 2013. Trained at the Mara Institute of Technology, Zulkifli graduated with a Masters at the Manchester Polytechnic in 1991.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Long Journey, 1997
          Oct. 01, 2023

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Long Journey, 1997

          Est: RM9,000 - RM18,000

          For the past three decades, Zulkifli has developed a multi-disciplinary practice that engages with the issues of history, power and greed. The works from the 1990s period are highly imaginative, reflecting not only his thought processes, but contemplates social structures of present-day realities. Zulkifli turns his attention to the subject of power and the tensions within groups, dominated by a rich variety of lines that give weight to the subjects. Long Journey offers an amalgam of forms that are reintegrated in a dramatic black and white composition on canvas. Zulkifli won the topmost Grand Minister's Prize in the Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. He won the Major Award in the Bakat Muda Sezaman in 1988 and jointly in 1989. He had taken part in the Venice Biennale twice, in 1997 under the Modernities And Memories: Recent Works From The Islamic World, and then again in 2019. He taught at the Universiti ITM and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, which won him the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. His credentials were the Masters at Manchester Polytechnic in England (1991) and Diploma at the Mara Institute of Technology (1989). He was selected for the 1st Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993, Seychelles Biennale 1992, and Singapore Biennale 2013.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Ahmad Series, 1996
          Oct. 01, 2023

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Ahmad Series, 1996

          Est: RM5,500 - RM9,500

          This monochromatic piece from the artist is filled with powerful totemic characters that seem to revolve around an instrument. Movement was depicted through bold gestural marks and cross hatching. This work demonstrates the artist's skilled technique for creating engaging drawings that were inspired by events of the period. Zulkifli won the Major Award in the Young Contemporary Artists (BMS) competition in 1988 and 1989. In 1992, he landed Malaysia's biggest art award when won the Grand Minister's Prize in Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. There was a time when he concentrated on his educator's role at the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, and his educational credentials and his artist's accomplishments won him the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. He did his Diploma in Art and Design (Fine Art) at the Mara Institute of Technology, Shah Alam (1989), and then studied at the Manchester Polytechnic in England for his Masters (1991). It is his selection for prestigious international events that raises his profile. 1) The 1997 Venice Biennale under the fringe Modernities and Memories: Recent Works from the Islamic World, Venice Biennale; 2) 1st Asia_Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993; 3) Singapore Biennale 2013; 4) Rukunegara 2: VOICE Theo Art Projects, Art Stage Singapore, 2013; 5) Seychelles Biennale 1992; apart from solos: 6) Writing Power, National University of Singapore, 2011. As a team, he won the 2nd Prize in the Sand Sculpture competition in 1988. At home, eye-catching solos: The Power, NN Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, 1996; Brave New Art, The Art Gallery Penang, 1996; Powerful Dialogue, The Art Gallery Penang, 2000; Icons, Wei-Ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, 2008; and Negara Ku, National Art Gallery Malaysia, 2010, advance his cause further.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Ahmad Series, 1996
          Oct. 01, 2023

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Ahmad Series, 1996

          Est: RM5,000 - RM9,000

          Utilising elements such as stylised forms composed of bold overlapping shapes and gestures, Zulkifli‘s compositions reflect the complexities of an ever-changing world. His intricate and engaging monochrome imageries are profoundly depicted with shadow and light. Offering a fresh look at abstracted shapes, the twisting forms are imbued with a sense of life. Zulkifli won the Major Award in the Young Contemporary Artists (BMS) competition in 1988 and 1989. In 1992, he landed Malaysia's biggest art award when won the Grand Minister's Prize in Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. There was a time when he concentrated on his educator's role at the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, and his educational credentials and his artist's accomplishments won him the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. He did his Diploma in Art and Design (Fine Art) at the Mara Institute of Technology, Shah Alam (1989), and then studied at the Manchester Polytechnic in England for his Masters (1991). It is his selection for prestigious international events that raises his profile. 1) The 1997 Venice Biennale under the fringe Modernities and Memories: Recent Works from the Islamic World, Venice Biennale; 2) 1st Asia_Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993; 3) Singapore Biennale 2013; 4) Rukunegara 2: VOICE Theo Art Projects, Art Stage Singapore, 2013; 5) Seychelles Biennale 1992; apart from solos: 6) Writing Power, National University of Singapore, 2011. As a team, he won the 2nd Prize in the Sand Sculpture competition in 1988. At home, eye-catching solos: The Power, NN Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, 1996; Brave New Art, The Art Gallery Penang, 1996; Powerful Dialogue, The Art Gallery Penang, 2000; Icons, Wei-Ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, 2008; and Negara Ku, National Art Gallery Malaysia, 2010, advance his cause further.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Reformasi Series, 1999
          Oct. 01, 2023

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Reformasi Series, 1999

          Est: RM6,000 - RM10,000

          A vast majority of Zulkifli Yusoff's work is influenced by socio-political observations and historical events. This exuberant piece is part of the Reformasi Series comprised of 30 paintings, which offers a compelling insight pertaining to political movements of the period. This work explores pictorial compositional order by incorporating disparate elements interlocked into position, hence the creation of expressive lines that evoke tension. The intense colour palette is finely composed of viridian, cerulean, red and yellow, contributing significantly to the overall dramatic effect. Zulkifli Yusoff's oeuvre of work encompasses drawings, paintings and installations, which aims to reveal contemporary issues of power and identity. He describes his work a "dialogue on nation building and the making of a people". He received his Diploma in Art & Design (Fine Art) at MARA Institute of Technology Shah Alam (1989), and completed his Master of Arts at Manchester Polytechnic, UK (1991). He became the second artist to represent Malaysia in an exhibition titled Modernities and Memories: Recent Works from the Islamic World at the prestigious Venice Biennale, Italy (1997). He also exhibited at the 1st Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art, Brisbane, Australia (1993). Rukunegara 1, an installation made up of 6 pieces consisting of fibreglass organic shapes was displayed at If The World Changed, Singapore Biennale (2013). His major solo exhibitions include The Power, NN Gallery, Kuala Lumpur (1996), Brave New Art, The Art Gallery, Penang (1996), Powerful Dialogue, The Art Gallery, Penang (2000), Icons, Wei Ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur (2008), Negara Ku, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur (2010), Writing Power, NUS Museum, Singapore (2011), and Rukunegara 2: Voice, THEO Art Projects, Art Stage Singapore (2013). His works are collected by international institutions and corporations such as Bank Negara Malaysia, Singapore Art Museum, National Art Gallery Malaysia, Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum, Penang Art Gallery, Kedah State Art Gallery, Galeri Petronas, and esteemed private collections.

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        • ZULKIFLI YUSOFF : Cemburu, 2009
          Sep. 24, 2023

          ZULKIFLI YUSOFF : Cemburu, 2009

          Est: RM38,000 - RM60,000

          Zulkifli Yusoff has shifted between multiple mediums, from sculpture to painting, to convey his social messages. But it is through installation works, while still a student at UiTM, that he first gained prominence in the late 1980’s. Zulkifli grew up in Malaysia during a time of racial turmoil. Much of his current work is in response to this period of time, and he works from historical readings and as well as lived experiences. The artist considers his works to be “a dialogue on nation building and the making of a people.” The artist’s choice of composition keeps visitors constantly alert and aware of the visual statements that surround them. Often, his works reflect his take on the subject of power and socio-political issues. His pieces aim to reveal contemporary issues of power, identity and collective thought through the use of a variety of media. He uses his work to question the past and current state of the Malaysian identity, and it is also intended to trigger a dialogue regarding the understanding and application of the subject on both individual and national levels. While laden with the artist’s social commentary, Zulkifli’s works remain a visual treat layered with much depth.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Untitled, 1994
          Jun. 25, 2023

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Untitled, 1994

          Est: RM8,000 - RM12,000

          Illustrated here is a group of abstract figures that resemble totemic forms – marked in fluid black outlines – filled with a bold arrangement of colours with hints of red, orange against a blue background. Zulkifli's distinctive compositions often feature beautiful characters resplendent with intricate lines that stimulates the viewer's imagination. Zulkifli Yusoff was an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Art in Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjung Malim, Perak. He was conferred the National Academic Award (Visual Arts) in 2007. He pursued his Masters at Manchester Polytechnic, England in 1991, after his Diploma at the Mara Institute of Technology in 1989. He became a local art superstar when he won the coveted Grand Minister's Prize and the Major Award for Sculpture at the Third Salon Malaysia in 1992. In 1988 and 1989, he won the Major Award in the Young Contemporary Artists competition. He was selected for the First Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art exhibition in Brisbane, Australia in 1993 and exhibited at the Venice Biennale fringe in 1997. He also took part in the Seychelles Biennale in 1992 and was in the Malaysian team that won Second Prize in the Sand Sculpture Hong Kong competition in 1988. He has exhibited at Art Stage Singapore 2013 with his compelling installation pieces Rukunegara 2 "The Voice 1" and Rukunegara 2 "The Voice 4". Another installation piece entitled Pendita was displayed at the Singapore Art Museum's The Collectors Show – Weight of History in 2013. He has also participated in Singapore Biennale 2013 themed If The World Changed with a suite of six-piece installation titled Rukunegara 1 Belief In God occupying a space on the ground floor of the Singapore Art Museum.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Untitled, 1990s
          Jun. 25, 2023

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Untitled, 1990s

          Est: RM7,000 - RM12,000

          Zulkifli Yusoff's works are known for its fighting spirit be it Malay culture or customs. Constructed in a warrior-like manner this sculpture is probably one of his manifestations about fighting spirit. Zulkifli won the topmost Grand Minister's Prize in the Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. He won the Major Award in the Bakat Muda Sezaman in 1988 and jointly in 1989. He had taken part in the Venice Biennale twice, in 1997 under the 'Modernities and Memories: Recent Works from the Islamic World', and then again in 2019. He had taught at the Universiti ITM and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, which won him the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. His credentials were the Masters at Manchester Polytechnic in England (1991) and Diploma at the Mara Institute of Technology (1989). He was selected for the 1st Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993, the Seychelles Biennale 1992, and Singapore Biennale 2013.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Reformasi Series, 1999
          Jun. 25, 2023

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Reformasi Series, 1999

          Est: RM26,000 - RM46,000

          Reformasi Series features eclectic figures rendered with intermingling lines and vibrant tones. The artwork is depicted in an expressive individual style with varying textures that conveys energy and movement. This early work explores the questions of power and socio-political issues, incorporating history, myths and folklore. Zulkifli Yusoff emerged as the supernova in the late 1980s when he won the Major Award in the Young Contemporary Artists (BMS) competition in 1988 and 1989. He sealed his status when he won the Minister's Grand Prize in Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. For his contributions at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, he was awarded the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. After his Diploma in Art and Design (Fine Art) at the Mara Institute of Technology (1989), he studied at the Manchester Polytechnic in England for his Masters (1991). His major exhibitions include the 1997 Venice Biennale under the fringe 'Modernities and Memories: Recent Works from the Islamic World'; the 1st Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993; the Singapore Biennale 2013; Art Stage Singapore 2013 (Rukunegara 2: VOICE, Theo Art Projects); Seychelles Biennale 1992. As a team, he won the 2nd Prize in the Sand Sculpture competition in 1988. His main solos at home include The Power (NN Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, 1996); Brave New Art (The Art Gallery Penang, 1996); Powerful Dialogue (The Art Gallery Penang, 2000); Icons (Wei-Ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, 2008); and Negara Ku (National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, 2010).

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Untitled, 1998
          Jun. 25, 2023

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Untitled, 1998

          Est: RM26,000 - RM46,000

          Zulkifli Yusoff's caricature in-your-eye works of the 1990s made him somewhat into a pahlawan 'Daumier', with the Power Series and Reformasi Series taking rein. While his characters are like the individual chessboard play stands, they have all taken own features of their own, some with suave dressings and some with subhuman looks and demeanour. Starting with digs against the pedantic academic Professor Kangkong and the lecherous Ahmad, the jabs become harder in the wake of Reformasi over the sacking and later jailing of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (then deputy prime minister). While the artist does not necessarily make a stand on the 'issues' he projects in his works, the statement can cut in strong. Zulkifli won the Major Award in the Young Contemporary Artists (BMS) competition in 1988 and 1989. In 1992, he landed Malaysia's biggest art award when won the Grand Minister's Prize in Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. There was a time when he concentrated on his educator's role at the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, and his educational credentials and his artist's accomplishments won him the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. He did his Diploma in Art and Design (Fine Art) at the Mara Institute of Technology, Shah Alam (1989), and then studied at the Manchester Polytechnic in England for his Masters (1991). It is his selection for prestigious international events that raises his profile. 1) The 1997 Venice Biennale under the fringe 'Modernities and Memories: Recent Works from the Islamic World'; 2) 1st Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993; 3) Singapore Biennale 2013; 4) Rukunegara 2: VOICE, Theo Art Projects, Art Stage Singapore, 2013; 5) Seychelles Biennale 1992; apart from solos: 6) Writing Power, National University of Singapore, 2011. As a team, he won the 2nd Prize in the Sand Sculpture competition in 1988. At home, eye-catching solos – The Power, NN Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, 1996; Brave New Art, The Art Gallery, Penang, 1996; Powerful Dialogue, The Art Gallery Penang, 2000; Icons, Wei-Ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, 2008; and Negara Ku, National Art Gallery Malaysia, 2010, advance his cause further.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Trapped, 1997
          Mar. 19, 2023

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Trapped, 1997

          Est: RM38,000 - RM60,000

          A gaggle of Daumier-like caricatures with imaginatively rendered faces huddled closely together probably chattering and gossiping. The rule of law must be upheld at all costs, otherwise abuse of power and chaos will reign. Zulkifli Yusoff likes to comment on current and historical issues dealing with socio-political episodes or obnoxious personalities. Zulkifli won the topmost Grand Minister's Prize in the Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. He won the Major Award in the Bakat Muda Sezaman in 1988 and jointly in 1989. He had taken part in the Venice Biennale twice, in 1997 under the Modernities and Memories: Recent Works from the Islamic World, and then again in 2019. He had taught at the Universiti ITM and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, which won him the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. His credentials were the Masters at Manchester Polytechnic in England (1991) and Diploma at the Mara Institute of Technology (1989). He was selected for the 1st Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993, the Seychelles Biennale 1992, and Singapore Biennale 2013.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Rukunegara 2 - Voice 6, 2012
          Mar. 19, 2023

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. 1962) Rukunegara 2 - Voice 6, 2012

          Est: RM150,000 - RM250,000

          The philosopher George Santayana once proclaimed: "Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it." Zulkifli Yusoff often delves into the politics, history and folklore of the tanah air, to edify his canvas. The Malay Annals, Hang Tuah, Hikayat Munshi Abdullah, Malay Sketches (referencing the assassination in Pasir Salak), and more recently, the national treatise, the Rukun Negara, as a purge of the bloody internecine racial strife of May 13, 1969. With the five tenets and the New Economic Policy as its cornerstone, the Rukun Negara aimed to redress economic disparities among the races for a just society. The five tenets behind the philosophical wellsprings are: Belief in God; Loyalty to King and Country; Supremacy of the Constitution; Rule of Law; and Courtesy and Morality. Zulkifli Yusoff had the distinction of having featured in two Venice Biennale appearances, the first in 1997, under Modernities and Memories: Recent Works from the Islamic World, and another in 2019. He won the hugely coveted Grand Minister's Prize and the Major Award for Sculpture at the 3rd Salon Malaysia in 1992, and the Major Award in the Bakat Muda Sezaman in 1988 and 1989 (jointly). He also won the National Academic Award (Visual Art) in 2007. He was selected for various prestigious exhibitions such as the Asia-Pacific Triennial in Brisbane, Australia (1993), the Singapore Biennale and Art Stage Singapore, both in 2013. After his diploma at the Mara Institute of Technology (ITM), he studied for his Masters at the Manchester Polytechnic (1991). He had taught both at ITM and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, where he was Associate Professor.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Malaya Series (Nona Singapura) , 2009
          Jan. 11, 2023

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Malaya Series (Nona Singapura) , 2009

          Est: RM15,000 - RM28,000

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Malaya Series (Nona Singapura) , 2009

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Malay Sketches Series (J.W. W. Birch at Pasir Salak), 2008
          Jan. 11, 2023

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Malay Sketches Series (J.W. W. Birch at Pasir Salak), 2008

          Est: RM15,000 - RM28,000

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Malay Sketches Series (J.W. W. Birch at Pasir Salak), 2008

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Breathing (Blue), 2001
          Nov. 06, 2022

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Breathing (Blue), 2001

          Est: RM25,000 - RM45,000

          Viewers attention is drawn to the themes of nature, focusing on the seeds of a plant. They are living entities that have the potential to grow and can be used for regeneration of species, therefore protecting our natural heritage. A sense of mental clarity is evoked through the soothing blue tones revealing a breath of fresh ideas, a thoughtful reflection on the wonders of nature. Zulkifli won the topmost Grand Minister's Prize in the Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. He won the Major Award in the Bakat Muda Sezaman in 1988 and jointly in 1989. He had taken part in the Venice Biennale twice, in 1997 under the Modernities And Memories: Recent Works From The Islamic World, and then again in 2019. He taught at the Universiti ITM and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, which won him the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. His credentials were the Masters at Manchester Polytechnic in England (1991) and Diploma at the Mara Institute of Technology (1989). He was selected for the 1st Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993, the Seychelles Biennale 1992, and Singapore Biennale 2013.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Untitled, 2008
          Nov. 06, 2022

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Untitled, 2008

          Est: RM26,000 - RM46,000

          Zulkifli Yusoff is one of Malaysia's most established contemporary artists. A versatile and explorative artist, he has worked with various mediums comprising paintings as well as sculptures. Zulkifli is also known for his installation pieces influenced by current events. His Early Malay Sketches and Malaya series was produced from 2007 to 2009. Zulkifli Yusoff boasts of several laurels: two editions of the Venice Biennale, in 1997 and 2019; the Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane, Australia (1993); the 3rd Asian Art Show in Fukuoka (1989); the New Art From Southeast Asia in Fukuoka (1991); the Asian Art Today in Hiroshima (1994). His status can be gleaned from his major awards: Grand Minister's Prize in the 1992 Salon Malaysia III, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture; Major Award in the Young Contemporary Artists (BMS) competition in 1988 and 1989. He was honoured with the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007, having taught at the Mara Institute of Technology (ITM) and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim. After ITM, Zulkifli pursued his Masters at the Manchester Polytechnic in England (1991).

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Harimau Malaya 3 (The Tiger Of Malaya 3), 2009
          Nov. 06, 2022

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Harimau Malaya 3 (The Tiger Of Malaya 3), 2009

          Est: RM15,000 - RM28,000

          Zulkifli Yusoff brings to life historical and current events that have shaped Malaysian society unified through eloquent and distinct imageries. The tiger is a traditional Malay symbol of bravery, authority, power and respect. Zulkifli's compositions reflect his interest in historical events, fusing together motifs and shapes complemented with distinctive monochrome lines pulsating with movement. Exuberant colours infuse the artwork, anchored with geometric triangle shapes representing stability and direction. Zulkifli won the topmost Grand Minister's Prize in the Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. He won the Major Award in the Bakat Muda Sezaman in 1988 and jointly in 1989. He had taken part in the Venice Biennale twice, in 1997 under the Modernities And Memories: Recent Works From The Islamic World, and then again in 2019. He taught at the Universiti ITM and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, which won him the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. His credentials were the Masters at Manchester Polytechnic in England (1991) and Diploma at the Mara Institute of Technology (1989). He was selected for the 1st Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993, the Seychelles Biennale 1992, and Singapore Biennale 2013.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Seorang Jawa Dengan Lampu Ajaibnya, Seorang Ahmad Menjadi Jin Yang Jahat, 1996
          Nov. 06, 2022

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Seorang Jawa Dengan Lampu Ajaibnya, Seorang Ahmad Menjadi Jin Yang Jahat, 1996

          Est: RM38,000 - RM65,000

          Poor Ahmad, a name much maligned in Zulkifli Yusoff's Brave New Art in the 1990s, notorious for jealousy, ignorance, lust and treachery. Here, his sins are not specified but you know from Zulkifli's expose that he's one scoundrel without scruples, without morals. In academia, he becomes Professor Kangkong and in politics, Professor Katak. With the figures in ugly caricatures and monochrome, from his Power series to his Reformasi series, the scene looks like a Tom Sharp novel with all the absurdities. This work is illustrated on Page 29 in the book, Zulkifli Yusoff: Powerful Dialogue (The Art Gallery Penang, 2000). At times, Zulkifli uses such slippery characters to comment on his own people and society. And the bad Javanese bring with them their mysticism or black arts… Artist-academician Zulkifli Yusoff has taken part in two editions of the Venice Biennale, more recently in 2019 under the Malaysia Pavilion, and in 1997 under the banner, Modernities and Memories: Recent Works from the Islamic World. His stature is greatly boosted, too, by selections to exhibitions such as the Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane, Australia, in 1993; the 3rd Asian Art Show in Fukuoka in 1989; the New Art From Southeast Asia in Fukuoka in 1991; the Asian Art Today in Hiroshima in 1994; the Singapore Biennale 2013; the Art Stage Singapore 2013; and the Seychelles Biennale 1992. His laurels include the Grand Minister's Prize in the 1992 Salon Malaysia III, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture; Major Award in the Young Contemporary Artists (BMS) competition in 1988 and 1989. He was in the Malaysian team that won 2nd Prize in the Sand Sculpture competition in Hong Kong in 1998. He taught at the Mara Institute of Technology (ITM) and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, and was honoured with the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. He obtained his Masters at the Manchester Polytechnic in England (1991).

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Professor Frog II, 1997
          Nov. 06, 2022

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Professor Frog II, 1997

          Est: RM30,000 - RM55,000

          Academia can be a cesspool of intrigues but in the clash of the pedagogues, the blood spilled will likely be those of the students. There's politics in every field. Scathing and provocative, Zulkifli Yusoff unleashes his venom on canvas and in sculpture figurines, with choice nicknames like Professor Katak or Professor Kangkong, or just plain Ahmad the lecherous fornicator with frequent visits to the border. The 'katak' here could also refer to the political 'frogs' who jump from party to party for lucre and expediency. A jumble of grotesque faces with graffiti all over. These works got full play in the exhibition, Powerful Dialogue, at The Art Gallery Penang in 2000, and reprised partly in Zulkifli Yusoff: A Historical Survey (1996-2009), at Art Salon@SENI, Kuala Lumpur. Zulkifli won the topmost Grand Minister's Prize in the Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. He won the Major Award in the Bakat Muda Sezaman in 1988 and jointly in 1989. He had taken part in the Venice Biennale twice, in 1997 under the Modernities And Memories: Recent Works From The Islamic World, and then again in 2019. He taught at the Universiti ITM and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, which won him the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. His credentials were the Masters at Manchester Polytechnic in England (1991) and Diploma at the Mara Institute of Technology (1989). He was selected for the 1st Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993, the Seychelles Biennale 1992, and Singapore Biennale 2013.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Budak Cerdik Dan Orang Temasik, 1997
          Nov. 06, 2022

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Budak Cerdik Dan Orang Temasik, 1997

          Est: RM16,000 - RM25,000

          On offer is an abstract composition that features calligraphic-like brushstrokes in black — in harmony with the vibrant colour palette of red, blue, green and white on the background. The title is translated as The Smart Boy And Temasik People. Working with a plethora of media, Zulkifli Yusoff has played a significant role in developing installation art in Malaysia. His creative oeuvre includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures and mixed media compositions. Zulkifli Yusoff's installation titled Kebun Pak Awang, named after a 1970s radio show about a farming family — reminiscent of a plantation or an orchard setting in a kampung — was on display at the 58th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in 2019. He participated in the 47th Venice Biennale themed Modernities And Memories: Recent Works From The Islamic World in 1997 showcasing his installation Don't Play During Maghrib. Another iconic installation titled Immunity dated 1993 was on display in an exhibition titled Pusaka: Warisan Kemudi Wawasan (Embracing Our Heritage For The Future) at Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery in 2019. He was also represented at the Singapore Art Museum's group show The Collectors Show: The Weight Of History.

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        • ZULKIFLI YUSOFF | Untitled, c.1980s
          Sep. 27, 2022

          ZULKIFLI YUSOFF | Untitled, c.1980s

          Est: S$6,500 - S$8,000

          Mixed media on canvas: 142 x 178 cm

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Long Journey, 1997
          Jul. 17, 2022

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Long Journey, 1997

          Est: RM14,000 - RM24,000

          For the past three decades, Zulkifli has developed a multi-disciplinary practice that engages with the issues of history, power and greed. The works from the 1990s period are highly imaginative, reflecting not only his thought processes, but contemplates social structures of present-day realities. Zulkifli turns his attention to the subject of power and the tensions within groups, dominated by a rich variety of lines that give weight to the subjects. Long Journey offers an amalgam of forms that are reintegrated in a dramatic black and white composition on canvas. Zulkifli won the topmost Grand Minister’s Prize in the Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. He won the Major Award in the Bakat Muda Sezaman in 1988 and jointly in 1989. He had taken part in the Venice Biennale twice, in 1997 under the ‘Modernities And Memories: Recent Works From The Islamic World’, and then again in 2019. He taught at the Universiti ITM and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, which won him the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. His credentials were the Masters at Manchester Polytechnic in England (1991) and Diploma at the Mara Institute of Technology (1989). He was selected for the 1st Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993, the Seychelles Biennale 1992, and Singapore Biennale 2013.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Berkereta Sana Sini, 1996
          Jul. 17, 2022

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Berkereta Sana Sini, 1996

          Est: RM14,000 - RM24,000

          There's no stopping the antics of the philandering Ahmad, who likes to drive around in his Beetle (Volkswagen), going to sleazy places such as Jalan Kandang Babi (In Malay parlance, ‘babi’ which means pig, is a derogatory term). A vitriolic graffiti, BUSUK (FOUL), is scrawled in the middle, hinting that the dastard Ahmad must be up to no good. This work from Zulkifli Yusof’s Brave New Art series (shown at The Art Gallery Penang) precedes his Reformasi series. Both his Brave New Art and Reformasi series were also shown in Zulkifli Yusoff: A Historical Survey 1996-2009 at Art Salon@SENI organised by The Art Gallery. Zulkifli Yusoff, newly retired from academia, boasts of several laurels: two editions of the Venice Biennale, in 1997 and 2019; the Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane, Australia (1993); the 3rd Asian Art Show in Fukuoka (1989); the New Art From Southeast Asia in Fukuoka (1991); the Asian Art Today in Hiroshima (1994). His ‘national’ status can be gleaned from his major awards: Grand Minister’s Prize in the 1992 Salon Malaysia III, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture; Major Award in the Young Contemporary Artists (BMS) competition in 1988 and 1989. He was honoured with the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007, having taught at the Mara Institute of Technology (ITM) and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim. After ITM, Zulkifli pursued his Masters at the Manchester Polytechnic in England (1991).

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Itik Pulang Petang IV (Malaya Series), 2009
          Jul. 17, 2022

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Itik Pulang Petang IV (Malaya Series), 2009

          Est: RM14,000 - RM26,000

          Zulkifli Yusoff is one of Malaysia’s most established contemporary artists. He embraced experimentations in painting, sculptures, and installations, employing old and new techniques influenced by history. Recollecting memories of the days when the peninsular was under colonial rule and assimilating the use of silkscreen painting combined with mixed media, Zulkifli developed a distinctive style, characterized by a layered format incorporating various symbols. Itik Pulang Petang IV (Malaya Series) is a distinctive example portrayed by layers of rich colours and daring swirls of fluid black lines that enhance the vividness of the image. Zulkifli won the topmost Grand Minister’s Prize in the Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. He won the Major Award in the Bakat Muda Sezaman in 1988 and jointly in 1989. He had taken part in the Venice Biennale twice, in 1997 under the ‘Modernities And Memories: Recent Works From The Islamic World’, and then again in 2019. He taught at the Universiti ITM and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, which won him the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. His credentials were the Masters at Manchester Polytechnic in England (1991) and Diploma at the Mara Institute of Technology (1989). He was selected for the 1st Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993, the Seychelles Biennale 1992, and Singapore Biennale 2013.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Studies (Merdeka 57 II); Studies (Itik Pulang Petang II), 2009
          Jul. 17, 2022

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Studies (Merdeka 57 II); Studies (Itik Pulang Petang II), 2009

          Est: RM8,000 - RM13,000

          Zulkifli Yusoff is one of Malaysia’s most established contemporary artists. An accomplished artist, he developed a versatile practice that encompasses painting, sculptures, and installation. Zulkifli is also known for his evocative pieces influenced by historical events. These bold and colourful compositions refer to an important time frame — the nation’s period of independence. Studies (Merdeka 57 II), illustrates the 20 cents coin issued by the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Malaya. Studies (Itik Pulang Petang II) integrates images of ducks, combined with swirling forms, love symbols and rattan patterned background – elements associated with the atmosphere of kampung.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Studies (Harimau Malaya I); Studies (Harimau Malaya II), 2009
          Jul. 17, 2022

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Studies (Harimau Malaya I); Studies (Harimau Malaya II), 2009

          Est: RM8,000 - RM13,000

          Zulkifli Yusoff brings to life historical and current events that have shaped Malaysian society unified through eloquent and distinct imageries. The tiger is a traditional Malay symbol of bravery, authority, power and respect. The symbol of the tiger was featured prominently as the national emblem on many local institutions. Fresh colours infuse the artwork with a dynamic energy, pulsating with monochromatic lines, complemented by a structural combination of forms. Zulkifli won the topmost Grand Minister’s Prize in the Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. He won the Major Award in the Bakat Muda Sezaman in 1988 and jointly in 1989. He had taken part in the Venice Biennale twice, in 1997 under the ‘Modernities And Memories: Recent Works From The Islamic World’, and then again in 2019. He taught at the Universiti ITM and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, which won him the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. His credentials were the Masters at Manchester Polytechnic in England (1991) and Diploma at the Mara Institute of Technology (1989). He was selected for the 1st Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993, the Seychelles Biennale 1992, and Singapore Biennale 2013.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Untitled, 1998
          Mar. 27, 2022

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Untitled, 1998

          Est: RM36,000 - RM56,000

          Zulkifli Yusoff’s caricature in-your-eye works of the 1990s made him somewhat into a pahlawan ‘Daumier’, with the Power Series and Reformasi Series taking rein. While his characters are like the individual chessboard play stands, they have all taken own features of their own, some with suave dressings and some with subhuman looks and demeanour. Starting with digs against the pedantic academic Professor Kangkong and the lecherous Ahmad, the jabs become harder in the wake of Reformasi over the sacking and later jailing of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (then deputy prime minister). While the artist does not necessarily make a stand on the ‘issues’ he projects in his works, the statement can cut in strong. Zulkifli won the Major Award in the Young Contemporary Artists (BMS) competition in 1988 and 1989. In 1992, he landed Malaysia’s biggest art award when won the Grand Minister’s Prize in Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. There was a time when he concentrated on his educator’s role at the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, and his educational credentials and his artist’s accomplishments won him the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. He did his Diploma in Art and Design (Fine Art) at the Mara Institute of Technology, Shah Alam (1989), and then studied at the Manchester Polytechnic in England for his Masters (1991). It is his selection for prestigious international events that raises his profile. 1) The 1997 Venice Biennale under the fringe ‘Modernities and Memories: Recent Works from the Islamic World' Venice Biennale; 2) 1st Asia_Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993; 3) Singapore Biennale 2013; 4) Rukunegara 2: VOICE Theo Art Projects, Art Stage Singapore, 2013; 5) Seychelles Biennale 1992; apart from solos: 6) Writing Power, National University of Singapore, 2011. As a team, he won the 2nd Prize in the Sand Sculpture competition in 1988. At home, eye-catching solos – The Power, NN Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, 1996; Powerful Dialogue, The Art Gallery Penang, 2000; Icons, Wei-Ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, 2008; Brave New Art, The Art Gallery, Penang, 1996; and Negara Ku, National Art Gallery Malaysia, 2010, advance his cause further.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Happy Mood II, 1995
          Mar. 27, 2022

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Happy Mood II, 1995

          Est: RM40,000 - RM70,000

          This sequence of fourteen polychromatic images on a large canvas is illustrated in a comic strip manner and in the abstract style – its figures are the main characters of a celebratory and joyous narrative - a subject matter that is uniquely explored by Zulkifli Yusoff, as evident in this bold and vibrant composition. The figures are certainly indulging themselves in their activities, having loads of fun. It's a blissful moment. Zulkifli won the topmost Grand Minister’s Prize in the Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. He won the Major Award in the Bakat Muda Sezaman in 1988 and jointly in 1989. He had taken part in the Venice Biennale twice, in 1997 under the ‘Modernities and Memories: Recent Works from the Islamic World, and then again in 2019. He taught at the Universiti ITM and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, which won him the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. His credentials were the Masters at Manchester Polytechnic in England (1991) and Diploma at the Mara Institute of Technology (1989). He was selected for the 1st Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993, the Seychelles Biennale 1992, and Singapore Biennale 2013.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Two Ministers At Loggerheads, 1996
          Mar. 27, 2022

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Two Ministers At Loggerheads, 1996

          Est: RM17,000 - RM30,000

          Rendered with intricate lines and rich earthy colours, the composition is depicted in Zulkifli Yusoff’s iconic use of gestural marks. The artist’s early works explore the questions of power and socio-political issues of the period. Visually arresting, the works of Zulkifli exude emotional energy through board gestural marks. Working across various mediums, his works often touch on issues of power structures, history, folklore, and identity. Differences in opinion and jeopardised interests caused the two ministers to be at loggerheads. Zulkifli Yusoff emerged as the supernova in the late 1980s when he won the Major Award in the Young Contemporary Artists (BMS) competition in 1988 and 1989. He sealed his status when he won the Minister’s Grand Prize in Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. For his contributions at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, he was awarded the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. After his Diploma in Art and Design (Fine Art) at the Mara Institute of Technology (1989), he studied at the Manchester Polytechnic in England for his Masters (1991). His major exhibitions include the 1997 Venice Biennale under the fringe ‘Modernities and Memories: Recent Works from the Islamic World’; the 1st Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993; the Singapore Biennale 2013; Art Stage Singapore 2013 (Rukunegara 2: VOICE Theo Art Projects); Seychelles Biennale 1992. As a team, he won the 2nd Prize in the Sand Sculpture competition in 1988. His main solos at home include The Power (NN Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, 1996); Brave New Art (The Art Gallery Penang, 1996); Powerful Dialogue (The Art Gallery Penang, 2000); Icons (Wei-Ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, 2008); and Negara Ku (National Art Gallery Malaysia, 2010).

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Studies (Merdeka 57 I); Studies (Saloma), 2009
          Mar. 27, 2022

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Studies (Merdeka 57 I); Studies (Saloma), 2009

          Est: RM7,000 - RM12,000

          Zulkifli Yusoff is one of Malaysia’s most established contemporary artists. He is a versatile and explorative artist that has worked in various mediums that encompasses painting as well as sculptures. Zulkifli is also known for his installation pieces influenced by current events. These bold and colourful compositions referred to an important time frame — the nation’s period of independence. Zulkifli won the topmost Grand Minister’s Prize in the Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. He won the Major Award in the Bakat Muda Sezaman in 1988 and jointly in 1989. He had taken part in the Venice Biennale twice, in 1997 under the ‘Modernities And Memories: Recent Works From The Islamic World’, and then again in 2019. He taught at the Universiti ITM and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, which won him the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. His credentials were the Masters at Manchester Polytechnic in England (1991) and Diploma at the Mara Institute of Technology (1989). He was selected for the 1st Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993, the Seychelles Biennale 1992, and Singapore Biennale 2013.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Rest A While, 1996
          Dec. 05, 2021

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Rest A While, 1996

          Est: RM17,000 - RM30,000

          Decisive sharp lines glide across the canvas, revealing a powerful motif that reflects on prevalent social issues of the country. Through a bold composition of multifaceted, gestural lines that create movement and tension, the artist has presented new narratives within a contemporary style. Artist-academician Zulkifli Yusoff has taken part in two editions of the Venice Biennale, more recently in 2019 under the Malaysia Pavilion, and in 1997 under the banner, Modernities and Memories: Recent Works from the Islamic World. His stature is greatly boosted, too, by selections to exhibitions such as the Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane, Australia, in 1993; the 3rd Asian Art Show in Fukuoka in 1989; the New Art From Southeast Asia in Fukuoka in 1991; the Asian Art Today in Hiroshima in 1994; the Singapore Biennale 2013; the Art Stage Singapore 2013; the Art Expo Malaysia 2019, and the Seychelles Biennale 1992. His laurels include the Grand Minister’s Prize in the 1992 Salon Malaysia III, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture; Major Award in the Young Contemporary Artists (BMS) competition in 1988 and 1989. He was in the Malaysian team that won 2nd Prize in the Sand Sculpture competition in Hong Kong in 1998. He taught at the Mara Institute of Technology (ITM) and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, and was honoured with the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. He obtained his Masters at the Manchester Polytechnic in England (1991).

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Kuda Dan Tuannya; Penipuan Di Padang Golf, 2003
          Dec. 05, 2021

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Kuda Dan Tuannya; Penipuan Di Padang Golf, 2003

          Est: RM6,000 - RM10,000

          On offer here is a set of two brilliant pieces by the artist executed in 2003. Each carries its own meaning and representation of socio-political issues that have always been the subject of this versatile artist. A direct translation on the titles would be: Horse And Its Master; Deception At Golf Course, respectively. Zulkifli won the topmost Grand Minister’s Prize in the Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. He won the Major Award in the Bakat Muda Sezaman in 1988 and jointly in 1989. He had taken part in the Venice Biennale twice, in 1997 under the ‘Modernities And Memories: Recent Works From The Islamic World’, and then again in 2019. He taught at the Universiti ITM and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, which won him the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. His credentials were the Masters at Manchester Polytechnic in England (1991) and Diploma at the Mara Institute of Technology (1989). He was selected for the 1st Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993, the Seychelles Biennale 1992, and Singapore Biennale 2013.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Untitled
          Aug. 22, 2021

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Untitled

          Est: RM5,000 - RM9,000

          Zulkifli Yusoff’s works are known for its fighting spirit be it Malay culture or customs. Constructed in a warrior-like manner this sculpture is probably one of his manifestations about fighting spirit. Zulkifli won the topmost Grand Minister’s Prize in the Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. He won the Major Award in the Bakat Muda Sezaman in 1988 and jointly in 1989. He had taken part in the Venice Biennale twice, in 1997 under the ‘Modernities and Memories: Recent Works from the Islamic World', and then again in 2019. He had taught at the Universiti ITM and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, which won him the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. His credentials were the Masters at Manchester Polytechnic in England (1991) and Diploma at the Mara Institute of Technology (1989). He was selected for the 1st Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993, the Seychelles Biennale 1992, and Singapore Biennale 2013.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Seorang Jawa Dengan Lampu Ajaibnya, Seorang Ahmad Menjadi Jin Yang Jahat, 1996
          Aug. 22, 2021

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Seorang Jawa Dengan Lampu Ajaibnya, Seorang Ahmad Menjadi Jin Yang Jahat, 1996

          Est: RM52,000 - RM95,000

          Poor Ahmad, a name much maligned in Zulkifli Yusoff’s Brave New Art in the 1990s, notorious for jealousy, ignorance, lust and treachery. Here, his sins are not specified but you know from Zulkifli’s expose that he’s one scoundrel without scruples, without moral. In academia, he becomes Professor Kangkong and in politics, Professor Katak. With the figures in ugly caricatures and monochrome, from his Power Series to his Reformasi Series, the scene looks like a Tom Sharp novel with all the absurdities. This work is illustrated on Page 29 in the book, Zulkifli Yusoff: Powerful Dialogue (The Art Gallery, 2000). At times, Zulkifli uses such slippery characters to comment on his own people and society. And the bad Javanese bring with them their mysticism or black arts… Artist-academician Zulkifli Yusoff has taken part in two editions of the Venice Biennale, more recently in 2019 under the Malaysia Pavilion, and in 1997 under the banner, Modernities and Memories: Recent Works from the Islamic World. His stature is greatly boosted, too, by selections to exhibitions such as the Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane, Australia, in 1993; the 3rd Asian Art Show in Fukuoka in 1989; the New Art From Southeast Asia in Fukuoka in 1991; the Asian Art Today in Hiroshima in 1994; the Singapore Biennale 2013; the Art Stage Singapore 2013; and the Seychelles Biennale 1992. His laurels include the Grand Minister’s Prize in the 1992 Salon Malaysia III, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture; Major Award in the Young Contemporary Artists (BMS) competition in 1988 and 1989. He was in the Malaysian team that won 2nd Prize in the Sand Sculpture competition in Hong Kong in 1998. He taught at the Mara Institute of Technology (ITM) and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, and was honoured with the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. He obtained his Masters at the Manchester Polytechnic in England (1991).

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Siri Catur, 1989
          Aug. 22, 2021

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Siri Catur, 1989

          Est: RM70,000 - RM100,000

          This work typifies Zulkifli Yusoff’s powerful chessboard power-game installations that won him the Major Award in the Young Contemporary Artists competition in 1988, when he was still a third-year student at the Mara Institute of Technology. It won him also a cult following when he won the 1989 Major Award again, jointly with Tan Chin Kuan. Those were the days of this restless Angry Young Man, who showed up the fopperies of a feudal society while softening his hard-hitting message with the gentility of a bangsawan theatre. And it was only a year ago, 1987, that he obscurely made his debut in group exhibitions like Tasik Cini. Zulkifli featured in two solos with his Power Series works in the NN Gallery and The Art Gallery in Penang in 1994. Artist-academician Zulkifli Yusoff has taken part in two editions of the Venice Biennale, more recently in 2019 under the Malaysia Pavilion, and in 1997 under the banner, Modernities and Memories: Recent Works from the Islamic World. His stature is greatly boosted, too, by selections to exhibitions such as the Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane, Australia, in 1993; the 3rd Asian Art Show in Fukuoka in 1989; the New Art From Southeast Asia in Fukuoka in 1991; the Asian Art Today in Hiroshima in 1994; the Singapore Biennale 2013; the Art Stage Singapore 2013; and the Seychelles Biennale 1992. His laurels include the Grand Minister’s Prize in the 1992 Salon Malaysia III, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture; Major Award in the Young Contemporary Artists (BMS) competition in 1988 and 1989. He was in the Malaysian team that won 2nd Prize in the Sand Sculpture competition in Hong Kong in 1998. He taught at the Mara Institute of Technology (ITM) and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, and was honoured with the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. He obtained his Masters at the Manchester Polytechnic in England (1991).

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Itik Pulang Petang IV (Malaya Series), 2009
          Aug. 22, 2021

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Itik Pulang Petang IV (Malaya Series), 2009

          Est: RM18,000 - RM30,000

          Zulkifli Yusoff is one of Malaysia’s most established contemporary artists. He is a versatile and explorative artist that has worked in various mediums that encompasses painting, sculptures, and installations. Zulkifli won the topmost Grand Minister’s Prize in the Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. He won the Major Award in the Bakat Muda Sezaman in 1988 and jointly in 1989. He had taken part in the Venice Biennale twice, in 1997 under the ‘Modernities And Memories: Recent Works From The Islamic World’, and then again in 2019. He had taught at the Universiti ITM and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, which won him the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. His credentials were the Masters at Manchester Polytechnic in England (1991) and Diploma at the Mara Institute of Technology (1989). He was selected for the 1st Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993, the Seychelles Biennale 1992, and Singapore Biennale 2013.

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        • ZULKIFLI YUSOFF : Rest A While, 1996
          Aug. 15, 2021

          ZULKIFLI YUSOFF : Rest A While, 1996

          Est: RM15,000 - RM30,000

          Zulkifli Yusoff has shifted between multiple mediums, from sculpture to painting, to convey his social messages. But it is through installation works, while still a student at UiTM, that he first gained prominence in the late 1980’s. Zulkifli grew up in Malaysia during a time of racial turmoil. Much of his current work is in response to this period of time, and he works from historical readings and as well as lived experiences. The artist considers his works to be “a dialogue on nation building and the making of a people.” The artist’s choice of composition keeps visitors constantly alert and aware of the visual statements that surround them. Often, his works reflect his take on the subject of power and socio-political issues. His pieces aim to reveal contemporary issues of power, identity and collective thought through the use of a variety of media. He uses his work to question the past and current state of the Malaysian identity, and it is also intended to trigger a dialogue regarding the understanding and application of the subject on both individual and national levels. While laden with the artist’s social commentary, Zulkifli’s works remain a visual treat layered with much depth.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Untitled, c. 1990s
          Mar. 21, 2021

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Untitled, c. 1990s

          Est: RM38,000 - RM65,000

          A gaggle of Daumier-like caricatures with exaggeratedly deformed faces huddled closely together probably chattering and gossiping. The only work they do is with their mouths, and it’s not as if they are discussing something profound or meaningful. Zulkifli Yusoff likes to comment on current and historical issues dealing with socio-political episodes or obnoxious personalities. Zulkifli won the topmost Grand Minister’s Prize in the Salon Malaysia in 1992, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. He won the Major Award in the Bakat Muda Sezaman in 1988 and jointly in 1989. He had taken part in the Venice Biennale twice, in 1997 under the ‘Modernities and Memories: Recent Works from the Islamic World', and then again in 2019. He had taught at the Universiti ITM and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, which won him the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. His credentials were the Masters at Manchester Polytechnic in England (1991) and Diploma at the Mara Institute of Technology (1989). He was selected for the 1st Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane in 1993, the Seychelles Biennale 1992, and Singapore Biennale 2013.

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        • Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Harimau Malaya I, 2009
          Nov. 15, 2020

          Zulkifli Yusoff (b. Kedah, 1962) Harimau Malaya I, 2009

          Est: RM18,000 - RM32,000

          Zulkifli Yusoff is a skilful story-teller on canvas and in installations, dipping into the country’s history, culture, folklores, art, music and literature, especially of the Malay World, as reflection, time comparison, comment and critique. His sources include legends such as Gunung Ledang and Mahsuri, the Malay Annals, personalities like Munshi Abdullah, Birch and acting-singing icons who blazed the silver screen. The theme revolves around power, lust and intrigues. In this work, wedged on the top right corner, is an image of General Tomoyuki Yamashita, the dreaded ‘Tiger of Malaya’ and the ‘Beast of Bataan’ (the Philippines). Never mind that he was tried and executed (Feb 23, 1946) for military atrocities committed in the Philippines during World War II, and not the then Malaya too. Yet, he is viewed differently, as a hero and patriot, by the Japanese then and now, while the victims and their descendants blame him for the wartime crimes. Martin Luther King Junior once said: “We are not makers of history. We are made by history.” Are events predestined, or can history be whitewashed or changed? Artist-academician Zulkifli Yusoff was selected to take part in the Venice Biennale in 1997 under the banner, Modernities And Memories: Recent Works From The Islamic World, and again in 2019, under the Malaysian Pavilion. He was also selected for the Asia-Pacific Triennial of Art in Brisbane, Australia, in 1993; the Singapore Biennale 2013, and the Seychelles Biennale 1992. His laurels include the Major Award in the Young Contemporary Artists (BMS) competition in 1988 and 1989, and the Grand Minister’s Prize in the 1992 Salon Malaysia III, apart from the 1st and 3rd Prizes in Sculpture. He had taught at his alma mater the Mara Institute of Technology (ITM), and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in Tanjung Malim, and was honoured with the National Academy Award (Visual Art) in 2007. After studying at ITM, he obtained his Masters at the Manchester Polytechnic in England (1991). He was in the Malaysian team that won 2nd Prize in the Sand Sculpture competition in Hong Kong in 1998.

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