Huang Fong (b. Banyuwangi, E. Java, 1936) Balinese Women

Huang Fong mostly paints Balinese women. In this painting, he painted a rather androgynous figure. Although the figure has flowers in his/her hair, it is not clear whether the figure is a young girl or a young boy. Whether the painting is of a young boy or a young girl is not relevant. More important, is that the artist handled the portrayal of the character’s facial features with great sensitivity. This painting is from the collection of the late human rights activist Rosita Noer. who collected many Balinese related artwork, including the works of Antonio Blanco, Berber Mersad, Huang Fong, the unique works by Adi Munardi, the works of IB Said and Rukmini Yusuf, the Islamic related works by Achmad Sadali and Jeihan Sukmantoro, and the abstract works of Srihadi Soedarsono.
Medium: oil on canvas
Size: 39 x 30 cm
Signature: signed and dated (lower left):”Huang Fong”