Description
The artist delves into the abstraction of form, creating a poetic blend of colours, lines, and gestures that unfold across the canvas. In this composition, a rich interplay of textures and expressive mark-making lends the work a visceral, tactile quality. The lyrical surface is further enhanced by the nuanced use of pink and green hues. This piece evokes a tender and contemplative tone, marked by quiet reflection.
Raduan Man achieved a double Masters – first, the University of Wolverhampton (Painting), United Kingdom, in 2003, and then the Camberwell School of Art (Printmaking), UK, in 2006. He obtained his BFA at the Universiti ITM in 2000. In his works, he combines painting and woodcut printmaking techniques. He won the Juror’s Award in the Tanjung Heritage competition in 2002. His first of seven solos, all at different venues, was Fresh Markings, at NN Gallery, Kuala Lumpur. Others were at Artspace Gallery, KL (I Printed The Blue Frog, 2004), Galeri Tangsi, KL (Growing Desires In The Science Of Art, 2006), Galeri Chandan, KL (Beyond Print, 2009), The Gallery Starhill, KL (Signature, 2011), Galeri Tangsi & Barltalia, KL (Posh Art, 2011) and PurpleHouz Fine Arts, Petaling Jaya (Living Metal). He is now represented by Linda Gallery, Singapore.