Malaysian artist transforms store room into a 'spaceship'


Ahmad transformed his tiny storeroom in his low-cost flat in Kuala Lumpur into a spaceship cockpit and command centre. Photo: Ahmad Fathil Zakaria

What can you do with a tiny room? Not much, you might think. But with the power of imagination, anything is possible.

Just ask self-taught artist Ahmad Fathil Zakaria. With just a few cans of paint and a creative vision, he turned his storeroom in his KL low-cost flat into a spaceship flying through the cosmos.

Subscribe to The Star Yearly Premium Plan for 30% off

Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Full access to Web and App.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.39/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.


Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Culture

'Persiapan Seorang Aktor' exposes the emotional toll and daily grind of acting
From Melaka to Macau: Asia’s Lusaphone legacy takes the spotlight
Malaysian photographer Tapa Otai’s book 'Stage 0.1' takes rock fans both front stage and backstage
Australia's Aboriginals win bid for Unesco listing of ancient site
Weekend for the arts: 'Chinese Opera' exhibition, 'No Jit?' roundtable, 'Outside-In' show
Books Kinokuniya set to launch second outlet at Pavilion Damansara Heights
Dave Rowntree revisits Blur's early years in his photo book
'Atas Pagar' art exhibition wants us to think about the gates we keep
France's Bayeux Tapestry to return to Britain after 900 years
A mew-seum of wonders: PJ art shop wants you to rediscover your inner child

Others Also Read