In March 2007, Wei-Ling Gallery is proud to present ‘Biring’ by Yusof Ghani.

Yusof Ghani, one of Malaysia’s leading contemporary artists, has exhibited his works all around the world. His paintings can be found in the collections of all major art musuems and corporations throughout Malaysia.

‘Biring’ is his latest, most original series to date. In a departure from his last series ‘Segerak’(2003-2006),which  focused on the human form, ‘Biring’,which is the artist’s interpretation of a cock-fight, symbolizes the heroism and strife between mankind. Using bold ,expressive brush strokes and a myriad of colours, Yusof Ghani captures the exhilaration and tension between the cockerels in their fight for life. In a flurry of feathers, the cockerels attack each other relentlessly as they chase one another across the canvas. All the works possess an astonishing fluidity about them, despite the ever-present hostility between the birds. ‘Biring’ is definitely one of Yusof Ghani’s most enlightened body of works, for not only have the works been painted with wild abandon and freedom, but more importantly demonstrate the artist’s ability to leave the comfort of the familiar. This exhibition will be accompanied by a hard-cover book to mark the launch of ‘Biring’.

An exhibition not to be missed by fans and collectors of Yusof Ghani , ‘Biring’ runs at Wei-Ling Gallery from March 5th-April 5th 2007.

This show is proudly sponsored by Peninsular Gold Ltd.

Sponsor' s message:-

In the artist’s recreation of the world we are enabled to see the world

John W Gardner

Peninsular Gold Ltd is pleased to present to you Biring, an exhibition of Yusof Ghani’s latest series of paintings at Wei-Ling Gallery. This exhibition marks the continuation of the journey of one of Malaysia’s most prominent artists and we are happy to be associated with this project.

We are also delighted to bring to you the book Biring, which we hope will enable a larger audience to gain access to the works of this Malaysian maestro.

Enjoy!

Dato’ Sri Andrew Kam

Chairman and Chief Executive

Peninsular Gold Ltd

All works are oil on canvas unless otherwise stated

       

Biring XV                                                   Biring IX                                     Biring VIII

150cm x 150cm                                          97cm x 124cm                             150cm x 150cm

   

Biring II                                                                              Biring I

216cm x 316cm                                                                  213cm x 272cm

     

Biring IV                                                                             Biring III

216cm x 316cm                                                                   203cm x 314cm

    

Biring VI                                                                             Biring V

193cm x 318cm                                                                   254xm x 292cm

All works below are 97cm x 124cm

             

Biring XXXVIII                           Biring XXVI                                Biring XIV                                 Biring XXVI

     

Biring XXVII                               Biring XXXII                              Biring XXIX                               Biring XXIV

     

Biring XXXI                               Biring XLVII                               Biring XLV                                Biring XXX

     

Biring XXV                                Biring XXIII                                Biring XXXIV                             Biring XXII

     

Biring XX                                  Biring XXXIX                             Biring XL                                   Biring XI

     

Biring XXI                                  Biring XXXVII                            Biring X                                    Biring XXXIII

     

Biring XVI                                 Biring XXXIX                             Biring XVIII                                Biring XIX

     

Biring XXXVI                             Biring XVII                                 Biring XIII                                 Biring XII

     

Biring XLII                                 Biring XLIII                                Biring XLI                                 Biring LIV

     

Biring XXXV                              Biring XLVI                               Biring XXVIII

Biring L

97cm x 97cm

 

Images of official opening night and launch of Biring book by

Y.B. Dato Sri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein,

Minister of Education, Malaysia

Read Articles:-

New Straits Times, 17th March 2007

"Bloody Good What?" by Loke Poh Lin

The Star, 17th March 2007

"Fowl Play" compiled by Revathi Murugappan

The Star, 1st April 2007

"Conflict on Canvas" by Mas Zetti Atan

Utusan, 2nd April 2007

"Biring ikonografi kebudayaan Melayu" oleh AZMAN ISMAIL

Letters:-

The Star, Lifestyle, Sunday 8th April 2007