JOHOR BARU: From painting seafood on advertisement boards to depicting deities and religious figures, a 53-year-old craftsman insists on painting every piece by hand to preserve the art form. Back then, he was tasked with painting fish, prawns and other seafood dishes on advertisement boards. “As time passed, hand-painted advertisement boards went out of style. At a time when digital prints are commonplace, Kau said temples, homeowners and individuals still preferred traditional hand-painted works of deities and religious figures for their authenticity. I have to do my best because I believe not many people are willing to carry on this art form anymore, ” he said.

Source: The Star April 25, 2021 00:00 UTC