'Pesan Ibu' exhibition brings new perspectives to female identity, family life


Visitors take a closer look at the multiple perspectives located in Mastura's show-stopping 'Gubahan Selerak 7' (2023) at her 'Pesan Ibu' exhibition at Fergana Art in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: The Star/Azlina Abdullah

Sitting on a pillow. Washing your hair late at night. Whistling or singing while in the kitchen.

What do these things have in common? You’ve likely been told by your mother to not do these things, or scolded after having done them.

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