Sharifah Fatimah, Remembrance I, 1985
Acrylic on paper mounted on board
38 x 48 cm (visible), 56.5 x 67 x 4 cm (framed)
Condition: Good, with foxing around the frame and slight undulation of paper.
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I acquired this striking abstract artwork by Dato’ Sharifah Fatimah Zubir (Malaysian, b. 1948) through a close friend of mine, who happened to be the son of the late painter Syed Ahmad Jamal (Malaysian, 1929-2011) - a close friend of the Dato.
Sharifah Fatimah's paintings are a vibrant celebration of colour, form, and nature. While each work varies aesthetically, they share a foundation of exuberance, executed in her signature style of exaggerated, contrasting hues. Her daring use of streaks, blocks, and lines frames bold fragments and shapes, creating dynamic compositions that symbolize the interplay between humanity and the natural world. Often described as lyrically symbolic, her works incorporate a myriad of colours, as exemplified in this early piece from 1985. The elements and hues in her art reflect her eternal muse: the flora and fauna of the natural environment.
Sharifah Fatimah's fascination with nature began at the age of five when she was drawn to the botanical mysteries of her surroundings. Climbing trees, collecting flowers, and exploring the intricate patterns of leaves and rocks, she was captivated by the beauty of her natural world. While her peers played traditional games, she pressed flowers into exercise books and ground sandstone into powder, nurturing a connection to nature that would become central to her artistic practice.
Her education in fine arts spanned both sides of the Atlantic. She trained at the Mara Institute of Technology (now UiTM) under Dr. Jolly Koh and Dr. Choong Kam Kow, followed by a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Reading University in England (1973–1976) and a Master of Fine Arts at Pratt Institute in New York (1976–1978) under the prestigious John D. Rockefeller III Fund fellowship. A full-time artist since 1973, Sharifah Fatimah has garnered numerous accolades, including the Bank Bumiputra Prize for her works Rose of the Wind and Tribute to Rumi and a consolation prize for Meditation in the acclaimed Young Contemporary Artist (Bakat Muda Sezaman) competition. Her art gained international recognition with her first solo exhibition at Singapore’s Alpha Gallery in 1972, establishing her as a trailblazer in the Malaysian art scene.
(Photographed in December 2024)
Acrylic on paper mounted on board
38 x 48 cm (visible), 56.5 x 67 x 4 cm (framed)
Condition: Good, with foxing around the frame and slight undulation of paper.
-
I acquired this striking abstract artwork by Dato’ Sharifah Fatimah Zubir (Malaysian, b. 1948) through a close friend of mine, who happened to be the son of the late painter Syed Ahmad Jamal (Malaysian, 1929-2011) - a close friend of the Dato.
Sharifah Fatimah's paintings are a vibrant celebration of colour, form, and nature. While each work varies aesthetically, they share a foundation of exuberance, executed in her signature style of exaggerated, contrasting hues. Her daring use of streaks, blocks, and lines frames bold fragments and shapes, creating dynamic compositions that symbolize the interplay between humanity and the natural world. Often described as lyrically symbolic, her works incorporate a myriad of colours, as exemplified in this early piece from 1985. The elements and hues in her art reflect her eternal muse: the flora and fauna of the natural environment.
Sharifah Fatimah's fascination with nature began at the age of five when she was drawn to the botanical mysteries of her surroundings. Climbing trees, collecting flowers, and exploring the intricate patterns of leaves and rocks, she was captivated by the beauty of her natural world. While her peers played traditional games, she pressed flowers into exercise books and ground sandstone into powder, nurturing a connection to nature that would become central to her artistic practice.
Her education in fine arts spanned both sides of the Atlantic. She trained at the Mara Institute of Technology (now UiTM) under Dr. Jolly Koh and Dr. Choong Kam Kow, followed by a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Reading University in England (1973–1976) and a Master of Fine Arts at Pratt Institute in New York (1976–1978) under the prestigious John D. Rockefeller III Fund fellowship. A full-time artist since 1973, Sharifah Fatimah has garnered numerous accolades, including the Bank Bumiputra Prize for her works Rose of the Wind and Tribute to Rumi and a consolation prize for Meditation in the acclaimed Young Contemporary Artist (Bakat Muda Sezaman) competition. Her art gained international recognition with her first solo exhibition at Singapore’s Alpha Gallery in 1972, establishing her as a trailblazer in the Malaysian art scene.
(Photographed in December 2024)
Acrylic on paper mounted on board
38 x 48 cm (visible), 56.5 x 67 x 4 cm (framed)
Condition: Good, with foxing around the frame and slight undulation of paper.
-
I acquired this striking abstract artwork by Dato’ Sharifah Fatimah Zubir (Malaysian, b. 1948) through a close friend of mine, who happened to be the son of the late painter Syed Ahmad Jamal (Malaysian, 1929-2011) - a close friend of the Dato.
Sharifah Fatimah's paintings are a vibrant celebration of colour, form, and nature. While each work varies aesthetically, they share a foundation of exuberance, executed in her signature style of exaggerated, contrasting hues. Her daring use of streaks, blocks, and lines frames bold fragments and shapes, creating dynamic compositions that symbolize the interplay between humanity and the natural world. Often described as lyrically symbolic, her works incorporate a myriad of colours, as exemplified in this early piece from 1985. The elements and hues in her art reflect her eternal muse: the flora and fauna of the natural environment.
Sharifah Fatimah's fascination with nature began at the age of five when she was drawn to the botanical mysteries of her surroundings. Climbing trees, collecting flowers, and exploring the intricate patterns of leaves and rocks, she was captivated by the beauty of her natural world. While her peers played traditional games, she pressed flowers into exercise books and ground sandstone into powder, nurturing a connection to nature that would become central to her artistic practice.
Her education in fine arts spanned both sides of the Atlantic. She trained at the Mara Institute of Technology (now UiTM) under Dr. Jolly Koh and Dr. Choong Kam Kow, followed by a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Reading University in England (1973–1976) and a Master of Fine Arts at Pratt Institute in New York (1976–1978) under the prestigious John D. Rockefeller III Fund fellowship. A full-time artist since 1973, Sharifah Fatimah has garnered numerous accolades, including the Bank Bumiputra Prize for her works Rose of the Wind and Tribute to Rumi and a consolation prize for Meditation in the acclaimed Young Contemporary Artist (Bakat Muda Sezaman) competition. Her art gained international recognition with her first solo exhibition at Singapore’s Alpha Gallery in 1972, establishing her as a trailblazer in the Malaysian art scene.
(Photographed in December 2024)