Tribute to founding father


Siti Hasmah Taiban with her artwork entitled ‘Me’. She is one of many artists who have been influenced by Wan Nong.

THE late Wan Nong Abdul Rahman is widely acknowledged as the founding father of modern Malaysian batik.

As a tribute to his contributions, Maybank’s Balai Seni Art Series 2019 is showcasing 43 artworks by nine batik artists who were all influenced by Wan Nong.

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