Batik painting is a meticulous art form that involves applying wax to fabric and then dyeing it to create intricate patterns and designs. In Village Life, the artist highlights the charm of traditional kampong houses made from natural materials, along with its inhabitants, constructing a personal interpretation of home. A multidisciplinary artist, Chuah Seow Keng is recognised for his adept handling of diverse media, including batik, watercolour, and fibreglass. Penang-based Chuah Seow Keng follows in the footsteps of his father, Dato’ Chuah Thean Teng to pursue his career as an artist. Seow Keng was awarded a scholarship to study at the Suddeutsche Kunststoff Zentrum in Wurzburg, Germany in 1968, specialising in fiberglass sculpture. Between 1970 and 1972, he presented three fiberglass sculptures commissioned by Malaysia Singapore Airlines and Bank Negara Malaysia. His other accomplishments included the selection of two of his paintings entitled Fish and Rural Life for UNICEF’s greeting cards in 1988 and again in 1992 for his paintings Fish (watercolour) and Sunrise. In 1989, he was awarded with a Certificate of Excellence for Outstanding Achievement at the Artitudes 7th International Art Competition, New York, USA.