M. Sukri Derahman creates batik works inspired by the great Ismail Mat Hussin and Dato’ Chuah Thean Teng, offering a captivating depiction of local village life. Here, the illustration of an abundant durian season in a local market brings on nostalgia. Tips to select a good durian include pleasant aroma, irregular shaped ones reportedly have a creamier taste, the stem colour should be green with a tinge of brown, and green spikes with brown tips indicate ripeness. The memories and joys of selecting durian and the relationships cultivated among people are much treasured. An art teacher, M. Sukri Derahman was a protege of the late Ismail Mat Hussin, whom he learned batik from. He has exhibited at City Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur in the group exhibition Lambaian Kelantan from 2013 to 2015, the Gelora Timur Exhibition at Dita Colour Gallery, Kuala Lumpur in 2016, and in China (Guangdong in 2016, Shandong in 2017).