Sarkasi Said

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In Sarkasi Said's "Royalty," a cluster of vibrant orchids takes center stage, their delicate petals a symphony of pinks and purples against a deep blue backdrop. The intricate details of the leaves and the textured background create a sense of tranquility, like a secret garden where whispered promises blossom. The artist's use of color and light evokes a sense of elegance and refinement, as if the flowers are releasing a subtle perfume, filling the air with a delicate fragrance. This piece invites viewers to immerse themselves in the quiet beauty of these blossoms, a reminder of love's enduring presence. It is a celebration of nature's gentle grace, a whispered reminder of love's enduring presence. Sarkasi frequently employs traditional motifs, interpreting objects such as orchid flowers in his contemporary, sometimes even abstract batik works. In the ‘70s, he began creating batik designs for clothes. During that period, he designed a Singapore national dress with orchid motifs for a National Trades Union Congress initiative, eventually resulting in him being known as the “Baron of Batik”. At those years he was started to be collected by world-known royalties like Sultan of Brunei and other Asian leaders,

About the artist

Sarkasi Said (1940-2021), better known as Tzee, is a Singaporean batik painter, the 2020 recipient of the Cultural Medallion and a Guinness World Record for the world’s longest batik painting in 2003. Sarkasi Said is known for his unconventional wax-resisting technique, bold use of colors and depictions of nature. By employing abstract and modern techniques, Sarkasi portrays vibrant and intricate decorative elements in his works. Dedicated to his artistic pursuit for almost 60 years, Sarkasi is regarded by many Singapore visual artists as the pioneer of local batik paintings.Sarkasi’s ‘Singapore orchid’ batik design was selected by the National Trades Union Congress for the Singapore Dress in the 1970s. During this period, he was known as the “Baron of Batik”.
Sarkasi has also served on committees for the National Arts Council, Malay Museum Committee, and the Modern Art Society. A recipient of Pingat APAD (Angkatan Pelukis Aneka Daya) in 1974, his other awards include the Best Foreign Entry in the Sarasota Art Exhibition in the United States (1981), First Prize (Abstract) in the 8th UOB Painting of the Year (1989) and the Berita Harian Pioneer Generation Achiever Awards (2015).