The use of form and light to depict positive movements and energy are characteristic of Segerak V — Uprising. The artist uses primarily oil and charcoal in fairly consistent and singular colour tones to give focus and attention to the changes in mood. He delves into progress, enlightment, and focuses on what should always be the anchor of future developments — tradition and culture.
It staggers the mind that Yusof Ghani was at a late 31 when he had formal studies in art, for his BFA at the George Mason University in the United States in 1981, and then MFA at the Catholic University in Washington, USA (1983). Previously, he had worked in art-related job for 10 years! When he returned, he lectured at the Mara Institute of Technology. After crashing into the art scene with his Tari series, he followed up with Topeng, Wayang, Hijau, Segerak, Biring, Wajah and Ombak. Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers with partners Galeri Prima and Pinkguy Gallery organised Segerak VIII: Utopia, the final edition of Segerak series, in August 2019. The exhibition received good responses.