Jeri or Ahmad Azhari Mohd Nor was our very own pop art legend. This tribute celebrates Jeri’s contribution to the Malaysian art scene, especially in Pop influence.
In remembrance of the 13th years of his passing, it is indeed a great honour for Curate Henry Butcher and Galeri Prima to curate this important exhibition, A Tribute to Jeri Azhari, at Galeri Prima from July 8 – 26, 2019.
Sixty-six of Jeri’s works on display are sourced from strong provenance 65 pieces are from his widow, Puan Sita while one piece, a portrait of Tan Sri Azman Hashim, is from Tan Sri Azman’s own collection.
The exhibition is even more momentous as it is held at Galeri Prima, of which the New Straits Times (NST) is a custodian, as Jeri was a graphic artist with the newspaper for 10 years. It is also timely as the NST commemorates its 174th anniversary this month the same month Jeri passed away.
We are grateful to be able to fulfil Puan Sita’s dream in seeing her beloved late husband’s works put on view at his previous workplace. We truly appreciate the trust given to us.
Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers (HBAA) and Galeri Prima had, in its Tribute Series, held exhibits of works by Khalil Ibrahim (October 2018) and Dzulkifli Buyong (March 2019). These artists had created great artworks that are now kept by many art collectors and on the walls of many homes.
Presented during the exhibition opening reception is Tan Sri Azman Hashim, Chairman of AMMB, AmBank (M) Berhad who also officiated the exhibition.
Learn more about the exhibition: E-Catalogue
