As the evening sets, a herd of cows emerge from the river, preparing for night fall. His practice explores the intersection between the imaginary and real achieved by utilizing 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 began as a 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 his spiritual connection focusing on khat, the Islamic calligraphy.