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Lot description
In addition to being an accomplished artist, Maamor Jantan is a talented musician who has led a traditional Malay orchestra ensemble. This artwork is inspired by the beauty of rhythm and music, capturing uplifting moments through fluid, swirling movements that evoke a sense of immersion. In the centre of the composition are the musicians accompanied with the artist's signature motif, the dragonflies, gracefully embedded within the rhythm of the image. The dragonflies enhance the euphoric energy of the artwork, giving it a lightness and sense of flight that heightens the emotional impact. A protege of Khalil Ibrahim, Maamor Jantan has established his own path through dedicated effort and consistent practice. He would go all around the country to paint, often with his group of friends and at one time with Khalil himself, when he was more mobile. He has set a palette of mauve hues from light to darker (nocturnal scenes) with delicate transparency. Whether it is a Malay kampung scene, kenduri, fishing village, the country landscapes, his Cakcibor will be there, large and small. Mentored by Khalil in 1984 when he was an apprentice machinist, it took him nearly 30 years before he had his first solo, titled Figment Of Imagination at Universiti Malaya Art Gallery, in April 2014, showing some 150 works. He was a resident artist there, and also had a stint at Belanda Gallery in Langkawi. He is also from the core Conlay group of artists. He is also a musician, leading a traditional keroncong (Malay orchestra) group which even performs in Indonesia.