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.