As the evening sets, a herd of cows emerge from the river, preparing for night fall. Painted in a surrealistic manner, his practice explores the intersection between the imaginary and real achieved by utilising contrasting hues. Based on a valley scenery surrounded by the volumetric forms of perpendicular trees, his depiction of nature reminds us of the importance of preserving wildlife habitats. Tayep Yop began as batik artist in the 1960s. He presented his first show at the Festival of Penang in 1970. He represented Malaysia in a Batik Painting Festival in California, USA in 1978. He has participated in more than a hundred exhibitions throughout Malaysia over the years. Between the 1990s and beyond 2000, his style has progressed to reflect with his spiritual connection focusing on khat, the Islamic calligraphy.