Movement is suggested by the gait of the women walking towards left, their postures in different directions, and the light falling right, creating longish shadows on a terrain highlighted by brushstrokes. With the sand bleached in light orange, the colourful combinations of the women’s blouses and sarung make for a festive atmosphere. Khalil Ibrahim is one of the most remarkable southpaw artists produced by Malaysia. He was educated at the St Martin’s School of Art and Design in London 1964 (National Diploma of Design, post-graduate, 1965) and turned fulltime in 1966. His first solo, of his batik and watercolours, was held at the Samat Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, in 1970. He was also the first Malaysian artist to have exhibited in Indonesia, in 1970. His major exhibitions include Khalil Ibrahim: The Art Journey in Petaling Jaya (2015), and Khalil Ibrahim: A Continued Dialogue at Galeri Petronas in 2004. He is also the co-founder Malaysian Watercolour Society.