The relationship between the three sisters is strengthened through cooking together. In this work, the three sisters wear similar outfits, and are united by the batik garments. The artist captures a strong sense of being with loved ones, firmly grounded with one’s roots. Intricate patterns ranging from the motifs on the hand carved furniture, bowls, beaded shoes to the sarong fabric reflect our unique local heritage and culture.
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, the Gelora Timur Exhibition at Dita Colour Gallery, Kuala Lumpur in 2016, and China (Guangdong in 2016, Shandong in 2017). In August 2022, he participated in group exhibition Synthesis at Galeri Prima, Kuala Lumpur.