'There is a reason why I draw these places that I have been to. I want to tell the future generation about their existence. These places all have their own history and culture,' says Saluji Yeok So Alu about his book 'Let The Maps Speak!' (Biar Pete de Besuara!). Photos: The Bridge Communication
When Orang Asli artist Saluji Yeok So Alu completed his first illustrated book, Nenek Dengan Yeok Luat, about two years ago, he was already raring to work on a second one.
Nenek Dengan Yeok Luat, brought to life by Saluji’s watercolour paintings, is a book about awareness and the preservation of the Semai tribe’s tradition of sharing knowledge, culture, and history orally.
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'Let The Maps Speak!'
'There is a reason why I draw these places that I have been to. I want to tell the future generation about their existence. These places all have their own history and culture,' says Saluji Yeok So Alu about his book 'Let The Maps Speak!' (Biar Pete de Besuara!). Photos: The Bridge Communication
In Saluji's village, the destruction of ecosystems, the extinction of wildlife and pollution are major concerns highlighted through his artwork.
Each page in 'Let The Maps Speak! (Biar Pete de Besuara!)' is vividly illustrated by Saluji Yeok So Alu.
A map featured in Saluji's book, which shows oil palm plantations, roads and development changing the jungle's landscape.
'Let The Maps Speak!' (Biar Pete de Besuara!) is written by Lai Bwe Yuoong and illustrated by Saluji Yeok So Alu.
A hunting scene captured by Saluji in his book 'Let The Maps Speak!' (Biar Pete de Besuara!).
'Nenek Dengan Yeok Luat' by Saluji, released in 2018.
Saluji captures life in his kampung in the art featured in 'Let The Maps Speak!' (Biar Pete de Besuara!).
