The soft rays of glimmering light at a morning market are depicted here, filled with activities of groups of women dressed in batik sarongs. Composed with an earthy palette, the work consists predominantly of brown, accented with yellows, orange and white. From the texture of the vessels, wicker baskets, ornate fabric decorations, to the poses of the human figures, these elements demonstrate the artist's impeccable skill in portraying effects with convincing realism. His scenes of daily life conveys elegance, enlivened through the mastery of light. Self-taught, Ismail Mat Hussin worked as a graphic designer cum illustrator at Syarikat Percetakan Dian in Kota Baru from 1979-1991, and had been painting virtually full time since 1968. He was a member of Peseni (Persatuan Senilukis Kelantan) and the Angkatan Pelukis SeMalaysia. He also painted in watercolours, but his batiks fetch higher prices. He was qualified in music with a Grade V certificate in violin from the Royal School of Music in London, and worked part-time at Radio-Televisyen Malaysia Kota Baru. His highest auction record was RM 140,000, achieved in Henry Butcher Art Auction few years ago, with a batik masterpiece of size 96 x 186cm.