In Windswept Hills, exuberant colours were used to highlight a panoramic view of the mountains, softly ruffled by the wind against a warm sunset sky. Raphael energizes the scene with a variation of lines and textures, producing a vibrant and invigorating atmosphere. His mesmerising landscapes celebrate the rich terrestrial biodiversity of local rainforests and flora. 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. This is a magnificent example of nature at its best.