Lot 017: Rebana Ubi Drummer Malaysia; Wayang Kulit Malaysia; Silat The Malay Art Of Self-defence Malaysia; Serunai Player Malaysia by Lui Cheng Thak | Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
On offer here is a set of 4 representations of Malay traditional activities from the artist’s perspective. Painted in harmonious tones and vivid colours, the works bring a nostalgic memory of the golden days of these activities. Once upon a time activities like these were actively conducted in Malay culture. Nowadays, it is hard to come across performances like these as the culture changed along with modernisation.
Lui Cheng Thak studied at the Kuala Lumpur College of Art from 1987 to 1989. His early solos were As I Was Passing (Hotel Istana, organised by Pelita Hati), Our Heritage (Rusli Hashim Fine Art, 2001), As I Was Passing II (Galeri Citra, 2006), Circles: Nostalgia and Collective Memory (White Box Publika, 2014). This was followed by consecutive solos with PINKGUY Gallery, the latest being, Touched (2018), and Endless (2017). He had a record of sort in his Redeem solo exhibition at PINKGUY Gallery in 2014 when all 12 works were sold within 18 minutes of opening.