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The self-taught Ismail Mat Hussin shows his deft hand with the medium of batik, combining the intricate patterns commonly associated with the medium with his detailed knowledge of human anatomy. The Wau, a traditional kite shaped like a crescent moon is being prepared to take flight by a group of villagers. Fluid lines seen in the background enhance the silhouette of the men. By using earth tones such as brown and yellow, the artist depicts a communal pastime enjoyed by the people of the east coast. Ismail Mat Hussin was adept with watercolours which he learnt from school-teacher Nik Mahmood from 1954 to 1955 and later Khalil Ibrahim although he is better known for his batiks. He was also a musician, with a Grade V music certificate in violin from the Royal School of Music (London) and worked part-time as a musician at Radio Televisyen Malaysia Kota Bharu. He became a graphic designer cum illustrator for Syarikat Percetakan Dian in Kota Bharu, from 1979 to 1991. He was a member of the Angkatan Pelukis SeMalaysia as well as the Persatuan Senilukis Kelantan (Peseni).