Malaysian contemporary artist Ise dies aged 46

Kelantan-born Roslisham Ismail, or better known as Ise, was a Malaysian contemporary artist that created accessible works with a keen global outlook and strong local perspectives ... traits that shaped his unique career. Photo: Filepic

Contemporary artist Roslisham Ismail, or better known as Ise, whose artistic practice spanned social relations across generations, cultures, class and geography, died of health complications at Kuala Lumpur Hospital on July 23.

Born September 1972 in Kota Baru, Kelantan, Ise was often regarded as a global traveller and one of Malaysia's hardest-working artists with an international reach.