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Morning Birds
Art Details
Artist
Dr. Jolly Koh
b. Singapore, 1941
b. Singapore, 1941
Year of Artwork
2012
Description
“Morning Birds” is a striking example of Dr. Jolly Koh’s abstract romanticism, where color itself becomes the subject. Guided by intuition as much as control, Koh lets his pigments flow and merge, creating an image that feels both spontaneous and deliberate. A radiant burst of oranges and yellows recalls the brilliance of a tropical dawn, dissolving into one another with luminous intensity. This brightness is held in balance by a band of purple and red across the horizon, set against the depth of saturated blues below. The painting captures the exhilaration of daybreak, turning the simple promise of morning into a vivid, emotional experience.
Dr. Jolly Koh is an acclaimed artist whose work is a vibrant reflection of a life dedicated to both art and intellectual pursuit. He received his education from the Hornsey College of Art and the University of London, and later earned his doctorate in art education from Indiana University in 1976. As a respected educationist, his influence has extended to students and audiences in the USA, Australia, and Malaysia.
Dr. Jolly Koh is an acclaimed artist whose work is a vibrant reflection of a life dedicated to both art and intellectual pursuit. He received his education from the Hornsey College of Art and the University of London, and later earned his doctorate in art education from Indiana University in 1976. As a respected educationist, his influence has extended to students and audiences in the USA, Australia, and Malaysia.
Medium
Oil on Canvas
Dimension in cm (W x H)
107 x 61 | frame: 131 x 85
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