Depicted in this piece is a behind the scene of the Wayang Kulit show. It is indeed a unique form of theater employing light and shadow accompanied by traditional music. The storyline is often dramatic and narrated by Tok Dalang using different voices to represent each character. This ancient form of storytelling originated from Indonesia is recognised by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage.
An art teacher, M. Sukri Derahman was a protege of the late Ismail Mat Hussin, whom he learned batik from. He has exhibited at City Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur in the group exhibition Lambaian Kelantan in 2015, and the Gelora Timur Exhibition at Dita Colour Gallery, Kuala Lumpur in 2016.