An Overview of Selected Yusof Ghani  Abstract Expressionist Painting

Mohd Jamil Mat Isa; Zaim DuruIaman

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v8iSI16.5235

Authors

Mohd Jamil Mat Isa Fine Art Studies College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam 40450 Selangor Malaysia
Zaim DuruIaman Fine Art Studies Faculty of Communication, Visual Art and Computing, Universiti Selangor, Jalan Timur Tambahan, 45600, Bestari Jaya, Selangor Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v8iSI16.5235

Keywords:

Abstract Expressionist, Painting, Analyze

Abstract

This review analyzes Yusof Ghani’s painting, which is recognized with the abstract expressionist character. The selected painting was chosen from the private's collection, then captured into a digital mode which will assist in the analysis of the content and context of the painting. This artwork appears to be very successful in its presentation. This study clearly shows the appropriate features of abstract expressionist style applied by the artist in his painting. The selected painting, through the analysis, depicts the exploration of movement that was attached to the technique, which is associated with the style and contexts.

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