Inspired by natural elements such as billowing clouds, serene hills, and dense forest foliage, Raphael Scott Ahbeng translates his observations of the grandeur of nature into vivid explorations of gesture and colour. His paintings often reflect a deep sensitivity to the landscape of his hometown in Sarawak, where his unique palette of colours, movement, and texture are conveyed in a refined balance. Beyond his landscapes, he is equally recognised for his satirical impressions of people in society, reflecting his observations of current issues.  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, is an artist (professional since 1990), a teacher, a photographer, a newspaper cartoonist and a radio producer.