Dusk has arrived, and the fishermen have returned from sea. It takes a group of people to lift the boat from the water. Perahu Kolek, a form of traditional boat has its origins from Pattani, Thailand. The boats are painted in geometric floral designs and carved from cengal wood. Here, Ismail Mat Hussin preserves the unique cultural traditions and community spirit of the east coast. Ismail Mat Hussin was adept with watercolours which he learnt from school-teacher Nik Mahmood from 1954 to 1955 and later Khalil Ibrahim although he is better known for his batiks. He was also a musician, with a Grade V music certificate in violin from the Royal School of Music (London) and worked part-time as a musician at Radio Televisyen Malaysia Kota Bharu. He became a graphic designer cum illustrator for Syarikat Percetakan Dian in Kota Bharu, from 1979 to 1991. He was a member of the Angkatan Pelukis SeMalaysia as well as the Persatuan Senilukis Kelantan (Peseni).