Market Scene takes after a typical facet of Malaysian life, usually rural, in Kwan Chin’s batik works. His works are noted for the garish clash of colours and a busy activity. Kwan Chin is the batik pseudonym for Goh Kee. Born in Kepong in 1946, Kwan Chin studied at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art in Singapore and worked as a commercial artist on his return. However, he switched completely to batik after finding an aptitude for it. Kwan Chin’s batik paintings were included in Matrade’s exhibitions in London as part of a music and food promotions, and a Malaysian exhibition on the fringe of Art Basel Miami in the United States in 2013.