AA Artists

In our second instalment, we feature the late Ardiyanto Pranata (Indonesian, 1944 - 2022), known for his slow-dyed, gradient batiks and abstract paintings inspired by cellular forms and nature. His legacy includes both innovative artworks and his generous mentorship of the Indonesian art scene in Jogjakarta.

In our first instalment, we feature the late Toya Lim Khoon Hock (Malaysian, 1943–2016), a pioneer of batik impressionism. Known for his lineless technique, his works captured rural Malaysian life with care and technical precision, challenging what batik could be.