As a nature lover one can never doubt the sound of nature is the most calming and relaxing sound on the face of the earth. Not necessarily a song has to be played by a man made instrument but rather the sound of birds chirping, the sound of water flows, the sound of the wind blows, the sound of crickets and frogs combines and forms a beautiful orchestra that made us human in peace. Thus, this piece titled Song Of The Forest reminds us how grateful we should be being surrounded by nature. This is a magnificent example of Nature at its best.
From his secluded studio in Bau, Sarawak, Raphael Scott Ahbeng painted on a variety of subjects and styles, with his métier 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. His solo exhibition Legend: A Borneo Artist at PINKGUY Gallery, showcases the complete oeuvre of Raphael’s 60 years of work.