{"title":"Sarkasi Said","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOriginal works by Sarkasi Said (1940–2021), pioneering Singaporean batik artist and Cultural Medallion recipient known for elevating batik into contemporary fine art. Available for sale on Art Again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sarkasi-said-batik-abstract-1-undated","title":"Sarkasi Said, Batik (Abstract 1), Undated‬ ‭","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBatik on cloth\u003cbr\u003e40.5 x 40.5 cm (visible), 64 x 64 x 2.5 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good, with slight foxing on cloth and on the matboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eI first met Sarkasi Said (Singaporean, 1941–2021) at an APAD Group art exhibition when I was 20 years old. A flamboyant figure, he was easily recognizable by his fashionable attire and vibrant spectacles. Despite his striking appearance, he was soft-spoken and deeply inspiring, leaving a lasting impression on all who met him. Over the years, I frequently visited his studios—first at the Malay Village and later at the Malay Heritage Centre—where I admired not only his renowned batik works but also his exceptional skill in marker and ink line drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eI had the privilege of acquiring two of Mr. Said’s artworks while accompanied by the late Mr. Parameswaran, an art collector and gallery owner, at Singapore’s Thieves Market. These pieces, with their subtle, abstract motifs and muted tones, captivated me immediately and have remained cherished treasures in my collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eNow, as I advance in age, I wish to pass them on, allowing others to appreciate and celebrate the enduring legacy of Sarkasi Said.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e(Photographed in December 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754471063917,"sku":"SQ8367533","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC02880.jpg?v=1736938787"},{"product_id":"sarkasi-said-batik-abstract-2-undated","title":"Sarkasi Said, Batik (Abstract 2), Undated‬ ‭","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBatik on cloth\u003cbr\u003e40.5 x 40.5 cm (visible), 64 x 64 x 2.5 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good, with slight foxing on cloth and on the matboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eI first met Sarkasi Said (Singaporean, 1941–2021) at an APAD Group art exhibition when I was 20 years old. A flamboyant figure, he was easily recognizable by his fashionable attire and vibrant spectacles. Despite his striking appearance, he was soft-spoken and deeply inspiring, leaving a lasting impression on all who met him. Over the years, I frequently visited his studios—first at the Malay Village and later at the Malay Heritage Centre—where I admired not only his renowned batik works but also his exceptional skill in marker and ink line drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eI had the privilege of acquiring two of Mr. Said’s artworks while accompanied by the late Mr. Parameswaran, an art collector and gallery owner, at Singapore’s Thieves Market. These pieces, with their subtle, abstract motifs and muted tones, captivated me immediately and have remained cherished treasures in my collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eNow, as I advance in age, I wish to pass them on, allowing others to appreciate and celebrate the enduring legacy of Sarkasi Said.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e(Photographed in December 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754471391597,"sku":"SQ7527882","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC02891_c98c7fea-0d71-450f-9132-e3d77228bdf7.jpg?v=1736938827"},{"product_id":"sarkasi-said-untitled-purple-sun-undated","title":"Sarkasi Said, Untitled (Purple Sun), Undated","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBatik on cloth\u003cbr\u003e90 x 200 cm\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good,\u003c\/span\u003e slight discolouration of the cloth on the upper left section and the upper right section\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity from the Estate of Sarkasi Said.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSarkasi Said (Singaporean, 1940-2021), also known as Tzee, was a pioneering Singaporean batik artist who played a key role in elevating batik from a traditional craft into a recognised form of contemporary fine art. Working primarily with the wax-resist technique, he developed a distinctive abstract style characterised by fluid lines, layered textures, and vibrant colour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeeply inspired by nature and his early exposure to batik through his family, Sarkasi experimented extensively with materials and processes, pushing the boundaries of the medium beyond its conventional decorative function. 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