Makan Sireh
The title of this painting is borrowed from a traditional Malaysian dance piece, Makan Sireh. Makan means « to eat, » and Sireh refers the Batel leaves, which to the older people loved to chew.
Makan Sireh, 1992
Acrylic, plaster, oil stick,
dried Batel leaves on canvas.
72″ x 72″
dried Batel leaves on canvas.
72″ x 72″