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
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