Artist
Tony Ng Chit Keong
b. Negeri Sembilan, 1980
Year of Artwork
2015
Description
"Papaya on Red Batik" is a radiant still life that celebrates everyday abundance through cultural texture and rich color. A halved and whole papaya rest atop a vibrant red batik cloth, its intricate floral motifs enhancing the tropical warmth of the composition. The papaya’s golden-green skin and orange flesh, speckled with black seeds, are rendered with lifelike precision. Against the soft, blurred backdrop, the richly detailed batik anchors the scene with a sense of rooted identity. The painting exudes quiet beauty, balancing realism and tradition in a striking yet serene composition.
Malaysian artist Tony Ng, a Fine Art graduate from the Kuala Lumpur College of Art, has established himself as a prominent figure in the contemporary art scene. His noteworthy exhibitions include The Beauty of Faith, his debut solo show in 2015, and Ukiran. Ng has also collaborated with Voon Kim Cheong on Aesthetic Vibes. Renowned for his distinctive style, he reimagines traditional batik, sarong, and textile designs, elevating their aesthetics and drawing deep inspiration from the rich heritage of sarong patterns.
Medium
Print on Canvas
Dimension in cm (W x H)
46 x 46 | frame: 54.5 x 54.5
