Inspired by the lush natural scenery of Borneo, Raphael Scott Ahbeng expresses his fascination with the landscapes he deeply admires. Iconic landmarks and scenic environments are reimagined through a dynamic interplay of form and expressive brushwork. His hometown of Bau, once a thriving gold mining settlement, has been depicted in his paintings, along with attractions such as the Kuching waterfront. From his secluded studio in Bau, Sarawak, Raphael Scott Ahbeng painted on a variety of subjects and styles, with his metier being abstract. Given his first solo in 1954, he took up an Art and Photography course at the Bath Academy of Fine Art in England (1964-1967). He also took up Drama in London in 1973 under a Sarawak Government scholarship. His awards include 1st Prize in the Sarawak Shell Open (1959, 1982, 1983), and 3rd Prize in the Natural Malaysia art competition in Kuala Lumpur in 1991. A Bidayuh, RSA, as he is sometimes known, was an artist (professional since 1990), a teacher, a photographer, a newspaper cartoonist and a radio producer.