Fine Art Auction Part II
Tuesday, 10 - Saturday, 14 November 2026
Dilana Rug, 'Harvest Balloon', by Riduan Tomkins, No. 15/20 (2007)
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Dimensions: Riduan Tomkins (British-born) was a Senior Lecturer in Painting at the University of Canterbury from 1985 to 1995 and is known for his works on paper. His brightly coloured, atmospheric paintings move between abstraction and figuration, translating beautifully into detailed floor rugs that preserve the shimmering quality of his exspansive colour fields. Born in Britain, Riduan Tomkins graduated with a Diploma of Design from Wimbledon School of Art in 1965, completing his formal training at the Royal College of Art, London, in 1968. After training, he held a wide range of teaching positions in England, Canada and the United States, before taking up the position of Senior Lecturer in Painting at Ilam, Canterbury University, in Christchurch, New Zealand, in 1985. Riduan held this position until 1996. In 2001, he moved to Indonesia, where he lived until his death in 2009. He has had exhibitions in Canada, England and New Zealand. His works are represented in public and private collections in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia and New Zealand.
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