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Dato’ Chuah Thean Teng was a master storyteller and his paintings offered not only a glimpse of the olden days, but also expressed the cultural identity of Malaysians. Complex batik making methods using wax and dyes allowed Teng to create hues that captured the serenity of village life in this radiant composition of the local landscape. This batik work is evident of Teng’s proclivity for illustrating scenes and antics such as villagers peddling their bounty in a basket, balanced on their head.