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b. 1962 -

Rafiee Ghani creates stylised lyrical paintings that are visually stimulating.
Rafiee Ghani attended a printmaking workshop at De Vrije Akademie Voor Bildeende Kunsten at The Hague in 1980. He obtained a Diploma in Art and Design (Fine Arts) from MARA Institute of Technology (ITM) in 1985 followed by Master in Fine Prints (MFA) from Manchester Polytechnic, England in 1987. Between 1986 and 1988, Rafiee became a lecturer in Fine Arts (Painting and Printmaking) at MARA University in Shah Alam and continued teaching from 1989 and 1990 to Major students. Between 1991 and 1993, he taught painting and printmaking for the National Youth Service in Mehe, Seychelles. He has been exploring still-life themes since 1993. He was awarded Minor Award, Young Contemporaries, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur (1984 and 1985); Minor Award, Salon Malaysia, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur (1991); and Second Prize, Malaysian Art Open, Kuala Lumpur (1994). His solo exhibitions in Kuala Lumpur included Room of Flowers (1993), The Painted Garden (1996), Kebun Sultan (2002), Rainbow Warrior (2009), Freedom (2011), The Perfumed Gardens (2012) among others.

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : Kampung Laut at Dusk, 1997
    Aug. 16, 2026

    RAFIEE GHANI : Kampung Laut at Dusk, 1997

    Est: RM14,000 - RM24,000

    Painted in 1997, Kampung Laut at Dusk exemplifies Rafiee Ghani’s lyrical interpretation of the Malaysian landscape. Rather than depicting a specific location, the artist evokes the quiet beauty of a coastal village at twilight through expressive brushwork and a richly nuanced palette. The tranquil atmosphere and subtle interplay of light reflect Rafiee’s enduring interest in memory, mood and the emotional resonance of place. Born in Kulim, Kedah, in 1962, Rafiee Ghani graduated in Fine Art from Institut Teknologi MARA before obtaining a Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking from Manchester Polytechnic, England. A respected painter, printmaker and educator, he is celebrated for his expressive use of colour and poetic landscapes, with works held in major public and private collections in Malaysia.

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : Keladi, 1999
    Aug. 16, 2026

    RAFIEE GHANI : Keladi, 1999

    Est: RM4,000 - RM9,000

    Keladi reflects Rafiee’s enduring fascination with the organic forms and rich foliage of the tropical landscape. Rather than offering a literal depiction of the plant, the composition transforms the broad, sculptural leaves of the keladi into a rhythmic interplay of colour, texture, and gestural movement. Richly layered with vibrant hues and energetic brushstrokes, the work conveys both the vitality and serenity of nature, exemplifying the lyrical abstraction that has become a hallmark of Rafiee Ghani’s celebrated oeuvre.

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : Air Biru II, 1999
    Aug. 16, 2026

    RAFIEE GHANI : Air Biru II, 1999

    Est: RM10,000 - RM18,000

    A leading figure in Malaysian contemporary art, Rafiee Ghani graduated from the Mara Institute of Technology (now UiTM) before furthering his studies in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Widely recognised for his expressive abstract landscapes, Rafiee’s paintings draw inspiration from nature, memory, and the environment, translated through richly layered colours and dynamic brushwork. Painted in 1999, Air Biru II exemplifies Rafiee’s lyrical abstraction, presenting a vibrant composition that suggests a body of water hidden within a lush landscape of flowers and trees, rendered in a myriad of luminous hues. Balancing spontaneity with compositional harmony, the work reflects the artist’s enduring fascination with colour, atmosphere, and the poetic essence of the natural world, making it a compelling example of his celebrated artistic vision.

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  • Rafiee Ghani | Stream Dance III, 2009
    Aug. 09, 2026

    Rafiee Ghani | Stream Dance III, 2009

    Est: RM5,000 - RM9,000

    This is a captivating piece in which the landscape is composed of bold, assured strokes. The colour palette is equally striking, with cool pink and lavender hues blended seamlessly to evoke a serene atmosphere. With minimal strokes of colour, the artist was able to portray distance and spatial depth, reflecting his ability to portray a sense of space.

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  • Rafiee Ghani | Four Bananas, 1990s
    Aug. 09, 2026

    Rafiee Ghani | Four Bananas, 1990s

    Est: RM5,000 - RM9,000

    Rafiee Ghani's vibrant still life paintings are celebrated for their expressive energy and rich, brilliant colour. In Four Bananas, vivid reds, greens, blues, and yellows, create a striking visual harmony. Characterised by confident, expressive brushwork and a captivating palette, the work exemplifies the artist's distinctive approach to domestic scenes portraying the warm atmosphere of home. Rafiee Ghani is one of the most well-travelled and cosmopolitan artists, on land, traversing Central and Western Asia, besides Europe and the United States, all adding to his visual colour bank which he synthesizes in his works. He studied overseas first, at the De Vrije Academic, Voor Beeldende Kunst, The Hague (1980) before returning to retake his Diploma, Mara Institute of Technology, 1985 (majoring in Printmaking trained under Ponirin Amin). He followed up with a MA (Fine Prints) at the Manchester Polytechnic, England, in 1987. His accolades include the Minor Award in the Salon Malaysia (1991) and twice in the Young Contemporary Artists competition (1984 and 1985). He also won 2nd Prize in the Malaysian Art Open in 1994. His artwork prices skyrocketed at local and foreign auction houses in recent years. Rafiee was featured for a month at the prestigious Nou Gallery, Taipei in 2018. His solo exhibition in 2022 titled Overland (jointly organised by Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers) was held at Galeri Prima, Kuala Lumpur.

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  • Rafiee Ghani | The Party On The Diamond River, 2020
    Aug. 09, 2026

    Rafiee Ghani | The Party On The Diamond River, 2020

    Est: RM52,000 - RM82,000

    Deserts or arid regions could transform overnight into bustling townships with the discovery of precious metals, diamond or gold. Cherish how Kimberley or other South African mining towns flourish from what was dubbed De Beers Big Hole into, albeit this Diamond City is noted for 'blood diamond', the title of the 2004 Hollywood film starring Leonardo de Caprio. As all civilisations stem from rivers, Rafiee Ghani, the travelling pilgrim of an artist, imagined a river, and a diamond one at that, where a party goes on until the depletion of whatever is exploited. Ah well, the past is buried as new conurbations flourish, a melange of many, many cell-like beautiful pictorial schisms in Rafiee's inimitable kaleidoscopic crowded lines and symbols. What a blissful party, how blessed! Rafiee Ghani is the Indiana Jones of art on a global scale, often travelling alone across inhospitable terrain imbibing an adventurous spirit that is unmatched. Two Minor Awards in the Bakat Muda Sezaman competitions, in 1984 and 1985, and a Minor Award in Salon Malaysia 1991, besides 2nd Prize in the Malaysian Art Open 1994 attest to his stature. A Malaysian winner at the Philip Morris Asean Art Award in 1994. Art tutelage at the Manchester Metropolitan University (Manchester Polytechnic) in UK, and an uncompleted study stint at the De Vrije Academie Voor Bildeende Kunst in the Hague, after his diploma at the Mara Institute of Technology, where he taught from 1986-1988. He also had a teaching stint in Mahe, the Seychelles, in 1991-1993.

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  • Rafiee Ghani | A Small Park And Many Layers Of Dreams, 2020
    Aug. 09, 2026

    Rafiee Ghani | A Small Park And Many Layers Of Dreams, 2020

    Est: RM38,000 - RM60,000

    Rafiee Ghani translates his travel experiences into visual form through a rich interplay of vibrant colors, dynamic shapes, and intricate mark-making. His brushwork, which ranges from delicate, lyrical lines to bold, organic gestures, animates each canvas with a sense of movement and rhythm. This artwork is testament to the artist's instinctive talent for composing dynamic images through confident strokes. Intriguing botanical elements and floral motifs are incorporated into the scene where dreams and thoughts collide. The overall image gives a sense of clarity, consisting of overlapping forms made of captivating lines that evokes the connection between diverse ideas and culture. Serenity, tranquility, soothing calmness and peaceful atmosphere is well captured. He first pursued his studies at the De Vrije Academie, Voor Beeldende Kunst, The Hague (1980), before completing a Diploma in Printmaking at the Mara Institute of Technology in 1985. He later attained his MA in Fine Prints at Manchester Polytechnic, England, in 1987. Over the course of his career, he has received numerous accolades, including the Minor Award at Salon Malaysia (1991), recognition in the Young Contemporary Artists competition (1984 and 1985), a Juror's Award at the Malaysian chapter of the Philip Morris Asean Art Award (1994), and 2nd Prize in the Malaysian Art Open (1994). Dedicated in the field of education as well as art practice, he taught at ITM and in the Seychelles between 1991 and 1993. In January 2022, he presented a solo exhibition, Overland, jointly organised by Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers and Galeri Prima, Kuala Lumpur. His solo exhibition titled Rafiee Ghani In Morocco was held in 2025.

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : The Wait
    Jun. 28, 2026

    RAFIEE GHANI : The Wait

    Est: RM8,000 - RM15,000

    A master colourist and one of Malaysia’s celebrated contemporary painters, Rafiee Ghani has built a distinguished career around the emotional power of colour, composition, and memory. His works often transform everyday objects and intimate domestic settings into poetic meditations on human experience, employing richly layered surfaces and luminous palettes that have become his artistic signature. In The Wait, Rafiee distils an ordinary scene into a profound psychological landscape. A solitary blue chair and table, crowned by a vase of flowers, occupy a vast expanse of golden ochre beneath an immense field of crimson red. The sparse arrangement evokes a sense of anticipation and quiet contemplation, while the absence of a human figure heightens the emotional resonance of the work. The viewer is invited to imagine the unseen presence that has just departed or has yet to arrive. Executed with confidence and lyrical restraint, The Wait exemplifies Rafiee Ghani’s enduring fascination with colour as an emotional language. The painting stands as a compelling example of the artist’s mature practice, where simplicity of subject matter yields remarkable psychological and visual richness.

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : Pahlawan, 2007
    Jun. 28, 2026

    RAFIEE GHANI : Pahlawan, 2007

    Est: RM8,000 - RM15,000

    “Pahlawan” (Hero) by Rafie Ghani is a fascinating masterpiece because it eschews the traditional image of a hero such as an armed warrior and instead utilizes the figures of children. There are two children depicted. The older child stands in the background with arms outstretched as if protecting, while the smaller child stands in the foreground with a more relaxed and naive posture. Here, heroism is not about war, but about courage in simplicity and responsibility. Through this painting, Rafie Ghani conveys that true heroism exists in everyday love and responsibility. An older brother protecting his younger sibling is the purest form of a hero in the context of humanity. The use of vibrant colours also demonstrates that a hero’s struggle does not necessarily have to be dark and grim; it can be something beautiful and filled with hope.

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : On the Coast, 1996
    Jun. 28, 2026

    RAFIEE GHANI : On the Coast, 1996

    Est: RM10,000 - RM12,000

    In On The Coast, Rafiee Ghani uses a dynamic palette of red, green, and mauve to reconstruct the canvas as an expressive field of emotion and movement. The oil on canvas work, painted in 1996, balances spontaneity with structure, where gestural brushwork and tonal contrast create a sense of depth and rhythm. This painting reveals the artist’s continued pursuit of capturing the spirit of place through colour and abstraction.

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : Oriental Shades IV, 1998
    Jun. 28, 2026

    RAFIEE GHANI : Oriental Shades IV, 1998

    Est: RM12,000 - RM25,000

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : Oriental Shades I, 1998
    Jun. 28, 2026

    RAFIEE GHANI : Oriental Shades I, 1998

    Est: RM12,000 - RM25,000

    Recognized as one of Malaysia’s most influential contemporary colourists, Kedah born master Rafiee Ghani is renowned for turning everyday environments into vibrant, semi abstract sanctuaries of pure feeling. This distinct talent for capturing atmosphere shines through beautifully in his 1998 work, Oriental Shades I, a masterful study of light, warmth, and memory. Dissolving rigid forms into a cascade of fluid, energetic brushwork, Rafiee employs an intensely saturated, sun drenched palette to distill the exotic spirit of an Eastern interior. Rather than focusing on literal objects, he plays with the rhythmic interplay of deep shadows and ornamental patterns, enveloping the viewer in a space that feels deeply personal yet lingering with mystery. By balancing uninhibited painterly freedom with an inviting, nostalgic charm, Oriental Shades I serves as a captivating visual journey, transforming a static interior into a timeless, sensory celebration of culture and comfort.

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : Red Clouds, 2007
    Jun. 28, 2026

    RAFIEE GHANI : Red Clouds, 2007

    Est: RM2,500 - RM4,000

    For Rafiee Ghani, it’s all about the mood. It is about feelings. Take for example, he has said that he does not merely paint melons or mangoes, he paints his “feelings” about them. “I am using juxtaposition of forms and colours to bring about that mood in an enclosed space. Having delicate and beautiful things so close, we tend to overlook it. I want to rearrange it. Make it more visible and so that we can stop and look around us.” When we look at Rafiee Ghani’s paintings, we may notice quite a few things about him and his artworks. There is the love for the environment, and the passionate love for colour and that he looks at the world very differently. Both the colour and abstraction result in a hypnotising piece that beckons the viewer to dissect the narration behind it, trying to understand it and at the same time, change our view of what nature truly is like through Rafiee Ghani’s works.

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : Trees, 2010
    Jun. 28, 2026

    RAFIEE GHANI : Trees, 2010

    Est: RM3,000 - RM7,500

    Born in Kulim, Kedah in 1962, Rafiee Ghani is one of Malaysia’s most prominent fine artists. He started learning art at the De Virge Academie Voor Bildende Kunst at The Hague in the Netherlands before he continued his studies at Institute Teknologi MARA in Dungun. It was in Europe that Rafiee gained his inspiration and exposure in art where he visited all the great spaces and museums. Consequently, Rafiee drew his inspirations through old masters like Vincent Van Gogh and Henri Matisse and their works. Aesthetics form an important part of Rafiee’s paintings where he uses balance and composition to their fullest potential, often producing artwork, which are both aesthetically pleasing and artistic.

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  • Rafiee Ghani - The Medersa, Marrakech, 2024
    Apr. 26, 2026

    Rafiee Ghani - The Medersa, Marrakech, 2024

    Est: RM4,000 - RM7,000

    A seasoned world traveller, the artist draws inspiration from the enduring beauty of architecture encountered across culture and time. The ambience of the setting is translated through luminous colours and instinctive shapes, evoking the timeless character of the place and the artist's personal reflection. Rafiee Ghani is one of the most well-travelled and cosmopolitan artists, on land, traversing Central and Western Asia, besides Europe and the United States, all adding to his visual colour bank which he synthesizes in his works. He studied overseas first, at the De Vrije Academic, Voor Beeldende Kunst, The Hague (1980) before returning to retake his Diploma, Mara Institute of Technology, 1985 (majoring in Printmaking trained under Ponirin Amin). He followed up with a MA (Fine Prints) at the Manchester Polytechnic, England, in 1987. His accolades include the Minor Award in the Salon Malaysia (1991) and twice in the Young Contemporary Artists competition (1984 and 1985). He also won 2nd Prize in the Malaysian Art Open in 1994. His artwork prices skyrocketed at local and foreign auction houses in recent years. Rafiee was featured for a month at the prestigious Nou Gallery, Taipei in 2018. His solo exhibition in 2022 titled Overland (jointly organised by Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers) was held at Galeri Prima, Kuala Lumpur.

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  • Rafiee Ghani - Far From The Maddening Crowd, 2018
    Apr. 26, 2026

    Rafiee Ghani - Far From The Maddening Crowd, 2018

    Est: RM33,000 - RM65,000

    Rafiee Ghani translates his travel experiences into visual form through a rich interplay of vibrant colors, dynamic shapes, and intricate mark-making. His brushwork, which ranges from delicate, lyrical lines to bold, organic gestures, animates each canvas with a sense of movement and rhythm.

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  • Rafiee Ghani - The River Will Set You Free, 2021
    Apr. 26, 2026

    Rafiee Ghani - The River Will Set You Free, 2021

    Est: RM33,000 - RM65,000

    Rafiee Ghani translates his travel experiences into visual form through a rich interplay of vibrant colors, dynamic shapes, and intricate mark-making. His brushwork, which ranges from delicate, lyrical lines to bold, organic gestures, animates each canvas with a sense of movement and rhythm. People yearn for freedom, no one should be deprived from freedom. Let the river flow, and set you free! He first pursued his studies at the De Vrije Academie, Voor Beeldende Kunst, The Hague (1980), before completing a Diploma in Printmaking at the Mara Institute of Technology in 1985. He later attained his MA in Fine Prints at Manchester Polytechnic, England, in 1987. Over the course of his career, he has received numerous accolades, including the Minor Award at Salon Malaysia (1991), recognition in the Young Contemporary Artists competition (1984 and 1985), a Juror's Award at the Malaysian chapter of the Philip Morris ASEAN Art Award (1994), and 2nd Prize in the Malaysian Art Open (1994). Dedicated in the field of education as well as art practice, he taught at ITM and in the Seychelles between 1991 and 1993. In January 2022, he presented a solo exhibition, Overland, jointly organised by Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers and Galeri Prima, Kuala Lumpur. His solo exhibition titled Rafiee Ghani In Morocco was held in 2025.

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  • Rafiee Ghani - Chaos II, 1992
    Apr. 26, 2026

    Rafiee Ghani - Chaos II, 1992

    Est: RM22,000 - RM38,000

    A chair, a jar of artist's brushes, potted plants, and a floor mat are casually arranged, forming an engaging composition. Drawn from the surroundings of everyday life, these cherished objects are reimagined through the artist's sensibility, rendered with saturated hues and a confident handling of form. This emphasis on colour and pattern recalls the innovations of Henri Matisse and André Derain, key figures of Fauvism, who utilised expressive colour over naturalistic representation. Through this approach, the ordinary is transformed into something vivid and memorable. Rafiee Ghani is one of the most well-travelled and cosmopolitan artists, on land, traversing Central and Western Asia, besides Europe and the United States, all adding to his visual colour bank which he synthesizes in his works. He studied overseas first, at the De Vrije Academic, Voor Beeldende Kunst, The Hague (1980) before returning to retake his Diploma, Mara Institute of Technology, 1985 (majoring in Printmaking trained under Ponirin Amin). He followed up with a MA (Fine Prints) at the Manchester Polytechnic, England, in 1987. His accolades include the Minor Award in the Salon Malaysia (1991) and twice in the Young Contemporary Artists competition (1984 and 1985). He also won 2nd Prize in the Malaysian Art Open in 1994. His artwork prices skyrocketed at local and foreign auction houses in recent years. Rafiee was featured for a month at the prestigious Nou Gallery, Taipei in 2018. His solo exhibition in 2022 titled Overland (jointly organised by Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers) was held at Galeri Prima, Kuala Lumpur.

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  • Rafiee Ghani - Orchids, 1993
    Apr. 26, 2026

    Rafiee Ghani - Orchids, 1993

    Est: RM12,000 - RM20,000

    The artist brings nature indoors through an arrangement of plants in a variety of interesting shapes. Everyday objects encountered in daily life are reinterpreted through the artist's imagination, imbued with a romantic palette. The interior space, along with its elements are articulated with expressive brushwork and richly saturated colours. Soothing viridian greens complement the red hues, forming a dynamic and harmonious contrast. Rafiee Ghani is one of the most well-travelled and cosmopolitan artists, on land, traversing Central and Western Asia, besides Europe and the United States, all adding to his visual colour bank which he synthesizes in his works. He studied overseas first, at the De Vrije Academic, Voor Beeldende Kunst, The Hague (1980) before returning to retake his Diploma, Mara Institute of Technology, 1985 (majoring in Printmaking trained under Ponirin Amin). He followed up with a MA (Fine Prints) at the Manchester Polytechnic, England, in 1987. His accolades include the Minor Award in the Salon Malaysia (1991) and twice in the Young Contemporary Artists competition (1984 and 1985). He also won 2nd Prize in the Malaysian Art Open in 1994. His artwork prices skyrocketed at local and foreign auction houses in recent years. Rafiee was featured for a month at the prestigious Nou Gallery, Taipei in 2018. His solo exhibition in 2022 titled Overland (jointly organised by Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers) was held at Galeri Prima, Kuala Lumpur.

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : Oriental Shades III, 1998
    Apr. 19, 2026

    RAFIEE GHANI : Oriental Shades III, 1998

    Est: RM12,000 - RM25,000

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : Oriental Shades II, 1998
    Apr. 19, 2026

    RAFIEE GHANI : Oriental Shades II, 1998

    Est: RM12,000 - RM25,000

    Painted in 1998, Oriental Shades II & III exemplifies Rafiee Ghani’s distinctive visual language, where everyday interiors and decorative elements are transformed into vibrant, stylised compositions. Rich in colour and pattern, the work juxtaposes bold reds, yellows, and greens with layered textures, creating a dynamic interplay between structure and ornamentation. Drawing from both local and regional influences, Rafiee Ghani reinterprets familiar motifs like furniture, textiles, and botanical forms into flattened planes and rhythmic arrangements. The compositions reflects a keen sensitivity to space and design, balancing abstraction with recognisable elements to evoke a sense of place that is at once intimate and expressive. A compelling example of the artist’s practice in the late 1990s, the Oriental Shades series of works captures his ability to merge decorative aesthetics with painterly spontaneity, underscoring his contribution to contemporary Malaysian art.

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : Green Park 5, 1993
    Jan. 25, 2026

    RAFIEE GHANI : Green Park 5, 1993

    Est: RM5,000 - RM12,000

    Green Park 5 (1993) showcases Rafiee Ghani’s signature use of bold colours and layered textures to create landscapes that feel both real and imagined. Swaths of green and floral tones form a lush, dreamlike scene, where abstraction and realism merge. At once vibrant and meditative, the work reflects Rafiee’s enduring fascination with nature’s beauty and fleeting moments of serenity.

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : River Down Below, 2012
    Jan. 25, 2026

    RAFIEE GHANI : River Down Below, 2012

    Est: RM9,000 - RM15,000

    Executed in watercolour, the work demonstrates the artist’s assured handling of fluid washes and spontaneous mark making, allowing colour and form to merge naturally. Loose, expressive brushstrokes suggest the movement of water and surrounding terrain, while a restrained yet luminous palette conveys atmosphere and depth. Rather than describing the scene in detail, Rafiee Ghani distils the essence of place, balancing structure with freedom. This work reflects his sensitivity to landscape and his ability to translate observation into an evocative, painterly composition, reaffirming his versatility across mediums.

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : Beach Watcher, 2010
    Jan. 25, 2026

    RAFIEE GHANI : Beach Watcher, 2010

    Est: RM12,000 - RM18,000

    A solitary figure seen from behind, quietly contemplating the coastal horizon. Rendered in bold, expressive colours and thick impasto, the painting emphasises mood and sensation over literal detail. The simplified figure anchors the composition, while the textured landscape conveys movement and light. This work reflects Rafiee Ghani’s ongoing interest in the relationship between the human presence and nature, capturing a moment of introspection and quiet observation.

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : Noon, 2008
    Jan. 25, 2026

    RAFIEE GHANI : Noon, 2008

    Est: RM4,000 - RM8,000

    Rafiee Ghani is among Malaysia’s foremost contemporary painters, known for his expressive style and vivid palette. In Noon, he portrays a boy gazing skyward with both hands behind his head, a gesture that conveys innocence, wonder, and quiet contemplation. The work is enriched by Rafiee’s painterly touch and vibrant colours, capturing both a fleeting moment and a universal sense of youthful reverie.

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : The Pink Beach, 2017
    Jan. 25, 2026

    RAFIEE GHANI : The Pink Beach, 2017

    Est: RM7,000 - RM10,000

    Rafiee Ghani is a prominent Malaysian contemporary artist known for his energetic abstraction, expressive mark-making, and vibrant colour palette. Trained at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Rafiee emerged in the 1990s and has since developed a distinctive visual language that merges spontaneity with controlled composition. The Pink Beach exemplifies Rafiee Ghani’s vibrant abstract language, where gestural lines and saturated colour fields collide in rhythmic harmony. Executed in his signature expressive style, the work balances spontaneity with structure, evoking an imaginative landscape that is both playful and contemplative. The bold palette and layered markings reflect the artist’s ongoing exploration of emotion, movement, and abstraction.

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  • Rafiee Ghani (b. 1962) Red River Valley; Stream, 2004
    Jan. 18, 2026

    Rafiee Ghani (b. 1962) Red River Valley; Stream, 2004

    Est: RM20,000 - RM36,000

    Rafiee Ghani highlights the dynamic interplay of colour and form in these vibrant, expressive works. In Red River Valley, Rafiee experiments with a complex interplay of shapes and elements, achieved through layers of mixed media. In Stream, the flow of gentle ripples of water radiates with soft movement across the canvas. In many cultures, rivers are associated with concepts of life, renewal and powerful energy.

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  • Rafiee Ghani (b. 1962) Garden Revealed, 1998
    Jan. 18, 2026

    Rafiee Ghani (b. 1962) Garden Revealed, 1998

    Est: RM10,000 - RM18,000

    The garden is full of surprises. Every now and then, a new leaf unfurls and a flower blooms. At times, it is visited by birds or butterflies. With the curtains drawn aside, the garden comes into view, revealing glimpses of beautiful foliage and joyful patterns that gently stir the soul.

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  • Rafiee Ghani (b. 1962) Fire Fly, 1990s
    Jan. 18, 2026

    Rafiee Ghani (b. 1962) Fire Fly, 1990s

    Est: RM12,000 - RM22,000

    Commonly found in warm marshes, ponds, and lakes, fireflies are luminescent creatures admired for their glimmering flashes of light. Set against the warm hues of dusk, the artist captures the gentle glow of fireflies at twilight, interwoven with the captivating botanical patterns of the natural environment. The scene serves as a subtle evocation of a magical evening, a quiet moment to appreciate the splendour of nature, and fully inhabit the present moment. Rafiee Ghani is one of the most well-travelled and cosmopolitan artists, on land, traversing Central and Western Asia, besides Europe and the United States, all adding to his visual colour bank which he synthesizes in his works. He studied overseas first, at the De Vrije Academic, Voor Beeldende Kunst, The Hague (1980) before returning to retake his Diploma, Mara Institute of Technology, 1985 (majoring in Printmaking trained under Ponirin Amin). He followed up with a MA (Fine Prints) at the Manchester Polytechnic, England, in 1987. His accolades include the Minor Award in the Salon Malaysia (1991) and twice in the Young Contemporary Artists competition (1984 and 1985). He also won 2nd Prize in the Malaysian Art Open in 1994. His artwork prices skyrocketed at local and foreign auction houses in recent years. Rafiee was featured for a month at the prestigious Nou Gallery, Taipei in 2018. His solo exhibition in 2022 titled Overland (jointly organised by Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers) was held at Galeri Prima, Kuala Lumpur.

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  • Rafiee Ghani (b. 1962) The Sky Above The Yellow River, 2017
    Nov. 09, 2025

    Rafiee Ghani (b. 1962) The Sky Above The Yellow River, 2017

    Est: RM40,000 - RM65,000

    Rafiee's iconic paintings are inspired by his travels through distant regions across the globe. His bold colour palette is associated with the style of fauvism, a 20th century movement that embraced the use of intense colours and bold brushwork. Rafiee's recollections of his travels are expressed through his use of vivid colours, dynamic shapes, and delicate mark-making. His varied brushwork, ranging from lyrical lines to organic gestures, imbues the canvas with a sense of rhythm and vitality, evoking the poetic encounters in his sojourns. He first pursued his studies at the De Vrije Academie, Voor Beeldende Kunst, The Hague (1980), before completing a Diploma in Printmaking at the Mara Institute of Technology in 1985. He later attained his MA in Fine Prints at Manchester Polytechnic, England, in 1987. Over the course of his career, he has received numerous accolades, including the Minor Award at Salon Malaysia (1991), recognition in the Young Contemporary Artists competition (1984 and 1985), a Juror's Award at the Malaysian chapter of the Philip Morris ASEAN Art Award (1994), and 2nd Prize in the Malaysian Art Open (1994). Dedicated in the field of education as well as art practice, he taught at ITM and in the Seychelles between 1991 and 1993. In January 2022, he presented a solo exhibition, Overland, jointly organised by Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers and Galeri Prima, Kuala Lumpur. His latest solo exhibition titled Rafiee Ghani In Morocco was held in 2025.

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  • Rafiee Ghani (b. 1962) Garden In The Sand, 2017
    Nov. 09, 2025

    Rafiee Ghani (b. 1962) Garden In The Sand, 2017

    Est: RM26,000 - RM42,000

    Rafiee's iconic paintings are inspired by his travels through distant regions across the globe. His bold colour palette is associated with the style of fauvism, a 20th century movement that embraced the use of intense colours and bold brushwork. Rafiee's recollections of his travels are expressed through his use of vivid colours, dynamic shapes, and delicate mark-making. His varied brushwork, ranging from lyrical lines to organic gestures, imbues the canvas with a sense of rhythm and vitality, evoking the poetic encounters in his sojourns. He first pursued his studies at the De Vrije Academie, Voor Beeldende Kunst, The Hague (1980), before completing a Diploma in Printmaking at the Mara Institute of Technology in 1985. He later attained his MA in Fine Prints at Manchester Polytechnic, England, in 1987. Over the course of his career, he has received numerous accolades, including the Minor Award at Salon Malaysia (1991), recognition in the Young Contemporary Artists competition (1984 and 1985), a Juror's Award at the Malaysian chapter of the Philip Morris ASEAN Art Award (1994), and 2nd Prize in the Malaysian Art Open (1994). Dedicated in the field of education as well as art practice, he taught at ITM and in the Seychelles between 1991 and 1993. In January 2022, he presented a solo exhibition, Overland, jointly organised by Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers and Galeri Prima, Kuala Lumpur. His latest solo exhibition titled Rafiee Ghani In Morocco was held in 2025.

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  • Rafiee Ghani (b. 1962) Coffee In Ganggol, 2000s
    Nov. 09, 2025

    Rafiee Ghani (b. 1962) Coffee In Ganggol, 2000s

    Est: RM3,000 - RM5,500

    Rafiee's iconic paintings are inspired by his travels through distant regions across the globe. His bold colour palette is associated with the style of fauvism, a 20th century movement that embraced the use of intense colours and bold brushwork. Rafiee's recollections of his travels are expressed through his use of vivid colours, dynamic shapes, and delicate mark-making. His varied brushwork, ranging from lyrical lines to organic gestures, imbues the canvas with a sense of rhythm and vitality, evoking the poetic encounters in his sojourns. He first pursued his studies at the De Vrije Academie, Voor Beeldende Kunst, The Hague (1980), before completing a Diploma in Printmaking at the Mara Institute of Technology in 1985. He later attained his MA in Fine Prints at Manchester Polytechnic, England, in 1987. Over the course of his career, he has received numerous accolades, including the Minor Award at Salon Malaysia (1991), recognition in the Young Contemporary Artists competition (1984 and 1985), a Juror's Award at the Malaysian chapter of the Philip Morris ASEAN Art Award (1994), and 2nd Prize in the Malaysian Art Open (1994). Dedicated in the field of education as well as art practice, he taught at ITM and in the Seychelles between 1991 and 1993. In January 2022, he presented a solo exhibition, Overland, jointly organised by Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers and Galeri Prima, Kuala Lumpur. His latest solo exhibition titled Rafiee Ghani In Morocco was held in 2025.

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : Noon, 2008
    Nov. 02, 2025

    RAFIEE GHANI : Noon, 2008

    Est: RM5,000 - RM12,000

    Rafiee Ghani is among Malaysia’s foremost contemporary painters, known for his expressive style and vivid palette. In Noon, he portrays a boy gazing skyward with both hands behind his head, a gesture that conveys innocence, wonder, and quiet contemplation. The work is enriched by Rafiee’s painterly touch and vibrant colours, capturing both a fleeting moment and a universal sense of youthful reverie.

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : Green Park 5, 1993
    Nov. 02, 2025

    RAFIEE GHANI : Green Park 5, 1993

    Est: RM5,000 - RM12,000

    Green Park 5 (1993) showcases Rafiee Ghani’s signature use of bold colours and layered textures to create landscapes that feel both real and imagined. Swaths of green and floral tones form a lush, dreamlike scene, where abstraction and realism merge. At once vibrant and meditative, the work reflects Rafiee’s enduring fascination with nature’s beauty and fleeting moments of serenity.

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : Garden Series, 1990’s
    Nov. 02, 2025

    RAFIEE GHANI : Garden Series, 1990’s

    Est: RM5,000 - RM12,000

    Rafiee Ghani’s Garden Series transforms the idea of a garden into a vibrant landscape of colour and emotion. Using his expressive brushwork and bold palette, Rafiee captures the atmosphere and energy of nature rather than its literal forms. Layers of colour create both harmony and tension, reflecting his fascination with beauty, chaos, and renewal. Each canvas becomes a poetic meditation on memory, sensation, and the vitality of life.

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : Shalimar, 2010
    Aug. 24, 2025

    RAFIEE GHANI : Shalimar, 2010

    Est: RM45,000 - RM70,000

    Opulent and immersive, Shalimar is a vibrant celebration of colour and emotion by renowned Malaysian artist Rafiee Ghani. Painted in oil on a grand canvas, the work bursts with rich hues and expressive energy, reflecting the artist’s signature approach to abstraction and sensory experience. Inspired by the romance and mystique of the famed Mughal gardens of Shalimar, the painting transforms memory and imagination into a dynamic visual journey where pattern, texture, and colour pulse with life. Rafiee Ghani, born in 1962, is widely regarded as one of Malaysia’s leading contemporary artists. Known for his bold palette and layered compositions, his works draw from travel, history, and culture, often blurring the lines between landscape, still life, and abstraction. Shalimar stands as a testament to Rafiee’s mastery of colour and scale, and his enduring ability to evoke beauty and emotion through paint.

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : After the Rain, 2020
    Aug. 24, 2025

    RAFIEE GHANI : After the Rain, 2020

    Est: RM15,000 - RM25,000

    Born northwest of Malaysia in Kedah, Rafiee Ghani is one of the country’s foremost abstract expressionist painters to date. Rafiee was trained at the De Vrije Academie Voor Bildeende Kunst, the Hague, Holland in 1980 before returning to retake his Diploma in Printmaking at the Mara Institute of Technology in 1985. He then graduated with a MA (Fine Prints) at the Manchester Polytechnic, England, in 1987. It was in Europe that he gained experience and inspiration to create his personal form of art. As an avid traveller, his works revolved around his travels, scenery, and still life that depict all types of objects of everyday life including vases, stools, chairs, flowers and many more. His works speak for itself through brilliant composition, colour combination, balance of light and shadow. Rendered in glistening washes of blue, emerald and magenta, After the Rain channels a serene aftermath of a tropical downpour. Executed in 2020, this expansive watercolour demonstrates a restrained yet luminous palette, where layer upon layer of transparent hues evoke moisture-laden skies and reflective surfaces. The sweeping washes, rhythmic abstraction, and interplay of negative space recall the moodiness of a rain-soaked landscape, yet the work remains abstract and immersive rather than representational.

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : The Night Bazaar, 2017
    Aug. 24, 2025

    RAFIEE GHANI : The Night Bazaar, 2017

    Est: RM5,000 - RM12,000

    Rafiee Ghani’s The Night Bazaar (2017) is a vibrant, sensorial tapestry that captures the colours, energy, and atmosphere of Southeast Asia’s nocturnal marketplaces. Executed in his signature painterly style, the work is layered with rich textures and bold hues, evoking the rhythm of bustling crowds, fragrant spices, and glowing lanterns. Known for his expressive use of colour and form, Rafiee transforms a familiar cultural scene into an immersive visual experience that blurs the line between memory and imagination. A standout from his later series, this painting reflects Rafiee’s deep engagement with travel, culture, and the poetic beauty of everyday life.

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : On the Coast, 1996
    Aug. 24, 2025

    RAFIEE GHANI : On the Coast, 1996

    Est: RM8,000 - RM12,000

    In On the Coast, Rafiee Ghani uses a dynamic palette of red, green, and mauve to reconstruct the canvas as an expressive field of emotion and movement. The oil on canvas work, painted in 1996, balances spontaneity with structure, where gestural brushwork and tonal contrast create a sense of depth and rhythm. This painting reveals the artist’s continued pursuit of capturing the spirit of place through colour and abstraction.

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  • Rafiee Ghani (b. 1962) The Pink Fostress, 2016
    Jul. 27, 2025

    Rafiee Ghani (b. 1962) The Pink Fostress, 2016

    Est: RM9,000 - RM15,000

    Rafiee Ghani's captivating watercolour works reflect his inner thoughts, inspired by his travels to some of the world's most scenic destinations. Sensuous colours accompanied with fluid mark makings and gestures are richly worked across the surface of the paper. Partial views of the scenery, and intriguing natural forms add to the atmosphere and sense of wonder to the piece.

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  • Rafiee Ghani (b. 1962) Before The Rain, 2020
    Jul. 27, 2025

    Rafiee Ghani (b. 1962) Before The Rain, 2020

    Est: RM18,000 - RM32,000

    Rafiee Ghani, a seasoned traveller, draws inspiration from some of the most breathtaking regions across the globe. His arresting compositions reflect these precious journeys. In Before The Rain, Rafiee captures the serene beauty of a fragrant garden just moments before rainfall. With a focus on the gentle curves of leaves and natural forms, he renders the scene in delicate, soothing hues that evoke the scent and beauty of nature.

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  • Rafiee Ghani (b. 1962) Left The Sketch, 2000
    Jul. 27, 2025

    Rafiee Ghani (b. 1962) Left The Sketch, 2000

    Est: RM16,000 - RM28,000

    Rafiee Ghani is one of the most well-travelled and cosmopolitan artists, on land, traversing central and western Asia, besides Europe and the United States, all adding to his visual colour bank which he synthesizes in his works. He studied overseas first, at the De Vrije Academic, Voor Beeldende Kunst, The Hague (1980) before returning to retake his Diploma, Mara Institute of Technology, 1985 (majoring in Printmaking trained under Ponirin Amin). He followed up with a MA (Fine Prints) at the Manchester Polytechnic, England, in 1987. His accolades include the Minor Award in the Salon Malaysia (1991) and twice in the Young Contemporary Artists competition (1984 and 1985). He also won 2nd Prize in the Malaysian Art Open in 1994. His artwork prices skyrocketed at local and foreign auction houses in recent years. Rafiee was featured for a month at the prestigious Nou Gallery, Taipei in 2018. His solo exhibition in 2022 titled Overland (jointly organised by Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers) was held at Galeri Prima, Bangsar. Rafiee's paintings are exuberant impressions of his immediate surroundings. Created in the year 2000, Left The Sketch captures moments of concentration in the practice of drawing. The sketchbook provides a ground for testing ideas, freely executed through expressive lines. His dedication to practice is exemplified in this relaxed space with a cosy atmosphere.

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : Whale Song, 2010
    Jun. 14, 2025

    RAFIEE GHANI : Whale Song, 2010

    Est: RM18,000 - RM35,000

    Rafiee Ghani’s artworks are just as colourful as he is and he is well known in the local fine arts sphere for his lyrical abstract and contemporary paintings. The artist’s style can be associated with French paintings of the 19th and early 20th centuries, especially those of Post-Impressionists, the Nabis and the Fauves. This kinship reveals a continuous juxtaposition of Western and contemporary Malaysian paintings since the 1930’s. His artworks aren’t easy to miss for their loud, dynamic use of colours and strokes that make his style particularly distinctive and emotive. Those who collect his art appreciate the spontaneity yet mastery of his visual expression. The strong colours and joyful tone are also distinctive, and ultimately, the works are evergreen due to the timeless nature of his themes.

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : Waterline, 2020
    Jun. 14, 2025

    RAFIEE GHANI : Waterline, 2020

    Est: RM7,000 - RM12,000

    Executed in acrylic on canvas, this piece reflects Ghani’s signature style—vibrant hues, dynamic brushwork, and a deep emotional resonance. Born in Kedah, Malaysia, Ghani’s artistic journey has been profoundly influenced by his studies at the De Vrije Academie Voor Beeldende Kunst in The Hague and the Manchester Polytechnic in England. His exposure to European art movements, particularly the works of Van Gogh and Matisse, is evident in his bold use of colour and form. Ghani’s works often draw inspiration from his travels, capturing the essence of diverse landscapes and cultures. In Waterline, the fluidity of acrylic medium is harnessed to depict the delicate balance between land and sea, evoking a sense of serenity and introspection.

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : Shanghai II, 2007
    Jun. 14, 2025

    RAFIEE GHANI : Shanghai II, 2007

    Est: RM5,000 - RM10,000

    Rafiee Ghani’s artworks are just as colourful as he is. Born in Kulim, Kedah in 1962, Rafiee Ghani is one of Malaysia’s most prominent artists. He began his education in art at the prestigious De Virge Academie Voor Bildeende Kunst at the Hague in the Netherlands before continuing his studies at the Institut Teknologi MARA in Dungun. Much of his muse and exposure to art began in Europe, where he visited all the great art spaces and museums. It’s no secret that Rafiee’s career on canvas has been long inspired by his travels. Whenever he came across a beautiful sight, he would take a photograph and later capture the scene on canvas. Hence that is how the Shanghai series was created. This body of works feature rich, expressive colours and dynamic compositions that reflect his interpretations of different environments and emotions.

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : Shanghai Series, 2007
    Jun. 14, 2025

    RAFIEE GHANI : Shanghai Series, 2007

    Est: RM2,500 - RM5,000

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  • RAFIEE GHANI : Shanghai Series, 2007
    Jun. 14, 2025

    RAFIEE GHANI : Shanghai Series, 2007

    Est: RM2,500 - RM5,000

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  • Rafiee Ghani (b. 1962) Night-Walk, 2013
    Apr. 20, 2025

    Rafiee Ghani (b. 1962) Night-Walk, 2013

    Est: RM4,500 - RM8,000

    A night scene captured by Rafiee Ghani, replete with a variety of bright colours that is characteristic of his style. In Night-Walk, Rafiee captures the vibrancy of the pulsating forms. Executed with swift brushwork, the natural foliage shapes and strips in pink, purple and blue are woven together to create a dreamlike pattern. Rafiee Ghani is one of the most well-travelled and cosmopolitan artists, on land, traversing Central and Western Asia, besides Europe and the United States, all adding to his visual colour bank which he synthesizes in his works. He studied overseas first, at the De Vrije Academic, Voor Beeldende Kunst, The Hague (1980) before returning to retake his Diploma, Mara Institute of Technology, 1985 (majoring in Printmaking trained under Ponirin Amin). He followed up with a MA (Fine Prints) at the Manchester Polytechnic, England, in 1987. His accolades include the Minor Award in the Salon Malaysia (1991) and twice in the Young Contemporary Artists competition (1984 and 1985). He also won 2nd Prize in the Malaysian Art Open in 1994. His artwork prices skyrocketed at local and foreign auction houses in recent years. Rafiee was featured for a month at the prestigious Nou Gallery, Taipei in 2018. His solo exhibition in 2022 titled Overland (jointly organised by Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers) was held at Galeri Prima, Kuala Lumpur.

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