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The seated figures are elegantly portrayed in a relaxed position, creating a tranquil mood. Subtle contrasts of light and shadow enrich the composition, adding depth and a sense of vitality. Gently articulated, rhythmic lines skilfully trace the contours of the face, neck, and body, demonstrating the artist's mastery of form. Jolly Koh is one of the Magnificent 7 of the GRUP fame – historic 1967 exhibition and 2017 reprisal. He is best remembered for his Jolly Koh@76 survey exhibition in 2017 hosted by Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers celebrating 60 years in art. It traced a career since his first solo in 1957 at the age of 16! And he has great academic credentials, to boot: National Diploma in Design at the Hornsey College of Art in London; Art Teacher's certificate at the Institute of Education in London University; and Doctor of Education and Master of Science at Indiana University, USA. After a brief stint teaching at the Mara Institute of Technology and Sabah's Gaya College, he taught in Melbourne and Adelaide, and back to Malaysia at the MSC College (now SeGi), before deciding to go fulltime painting. In the August 2024 Henry Butcher Art Auction, his painting Celestial Flora (2014) was sold for RM 280,000.