Orang Asal exhibition in KL highlights a new generation of indigenous artists

A scene from the 'Finding Bundusan' mini documentary, where filmmaker/artist Jesse Joy highlights his grandmother Abini Joy's traditional weaving story. Her tikar bundusan is also on display at the 'Epistolaristics' exhibition in KL. Photo: Jessey Joy

Jesse Joy didn’t give it much thought when his friend Eleanor Goroh, a Sabahan beader and culture activist, gave him a badge as a gift a few years ago.

“I can’t remember what was written on the badge but she gave it to me and said, ‘I hope someday, you will make films.’