Sarkasi Said, Batik (Abstract 1), Undated
Wax and dye on cotton
40.5 x 40.5 cm (visible), 64 x 64 x 2.5 cm (framed)
Condition: Very good, with slight foxing on cloth and on the matboard
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I 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.
I 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.
Now, as I advance in age, I wish to pass them on, allowing others to appreciate and celebrate the enduring legacy of Sarkasi Said.
(Photographed in December 2024)
Wax and dye on cotton
40.5 x 40.5 cm (visible), 64 x 64 x 2.5 cm (framed)
Condition: Very good, with slight foxing on cloth and on the matboard
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I 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.
I 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.
Now, as I advance in age, I wish to pass them on, allowing others to appreciate and celebrate the enduring legacy of Sarkasi Said.
(Photographed in December 2024)
Wax and dye on cotton
40.5 x 40.5 cm (visible), 64 x 64 x 2.5 cm (framed)
Condition: Very good, with slight foxing on cloth and on the matboard
-
I 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.
I 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.
Now, as I advance in age, I wish to pass them on, allowing others to appreciate and celebrate the enduring legacy of Sarkasi Said.
(Photographed in December 2024)