Bebas (Freedom)

Year : 2014

Medium : Watercolour on Paper

Dimension : 82(W) X 46(H)


Watercolour master Idris Ali paints in a semi-abstract style to express his thoughts on Freedom, a rare departure from his realistic landscapes and street scenes. Using a palette of overlapping layers of colours and shapes, and the subject of birds in flight, it is as if we are discovering the artist’s perception of the world of freedom he wishes to escape to. While an open mind and imagination allows viewers to look beyond what we can physically see and in turn understand abstract art, it also naturally drives us to think, observe and refresh our views on life. – by Masturah Sha’ari