Mothers have always been an inspiration for Malaysian artists

A pre-Merdeka studio photograph (left), a batik work (middle) from Datuk Chuah Thean Teng and a mixed media piece from Anurendra Jegadeva celebrate motherly love. Photos: Filepic

Today, we celebrate our mothers and all the women in our lives who are dear and important. Though the pandemic has made this Mothers Day a subdued affair, make no mistake it is still a special and precious family occasion.

In Malaysian art, there is no shortage of works honouring the bonds of motherhood. Here’s a list of visual artists - through the years - who have lovingly incorporated mothers in their art.