NY-based artist revisits her Malaysian roots in heartwarming exhibit in KL


Azzah Sultan seen with her artwork 'Tea Time' (oil on canvas, batik fabric and beads), which is part of her 'Dah Makan Kah?' exhibition at Rissim Contemporary in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: The Star/Kamarul Ariffin

Passing around home-cooked dishes over a shared meal, dad bringing home a bag of sirap bandung and mum picking out the best bunch of petai at the market.

Who knew hands could be so expressive?

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