Artist
Fauzul Yusri
b. Kedah, 1974
Year of Artwork
2012
Description
Fauzul Yusri's Bahtera is a captivating artwork that showcases his distinctive and naive stylistic manner of painting. Known for his sophisticated mark-making, Yusri creates a mesmerizing scene with a Bahtera (Ark) as the focal point amplifying its rustic charm. The painting exudes a serene yet powerful aura, inviting viewers to contemplate the narratives and emotions hidden within its simplistic yet profound imagery. Through Bahtera, Fauzul Yusri continues to captivate his audience with his masterful portrayal of themes such as perseverance, exploration, and the timeless beauty of simple objects.
Fauzul Yusri completed his studies at the Mara Institute of Technology in 1999, majoring in Drawing. Some of his individual exhibitions include Works On Canvas, Cages, Pop Primitive, Neolithic, Ground, Raw, Coreng, and Guris, which were showcased at venues like Elm Quay Fine Arts, Galeri Izu, and Taksu, all located in Kuala Lumpur. In 2000, he was honored with the Incentive Award at Galeri Shah Alam's Open Show, and he received Special Mentions in the Young Contemporary Artists (BMS) and Kijang Awards competitions in 2002 and 2004, respectively. His most recent solo exhibition, titled Batu, took place at Taksu Kuala Lumpur in 2023.
Medium
Mixed Media on Canvas
Dimension in cm (W x H)
92 x 107 | frame: 97 x 112