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.