Sabahan artist’s epic Kaamatan-inspired folio transformed into children’s book


A close-up view of Leong’s 'Pesta Menuai' children's book, featuring text in Bahasa Malaysia, English, and Dusun. Photo: Rizo Leong

In August 2023, Sabahan woodcut artist Rizo Leong exhibited an epic "art book" installation titled Tadau Kaamatan (harvest festival), which was showcased at the GoBlock: Senibuku group show in Kuala Lumpur.

Printed on a long sheet of paper, Tadau Kaamatan, measuring 4.3m in length, celebrates the rice-growing journey – from ploughing and planting to harvest – honouring farmers' labour and the spirit of cooperation.

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