Vintage Batik Artwork by Yong Cheng Wah Malaysian textile art, expressive figure, handcrafted batik, rare Southeast Asian art piece 91 x 62 cm

Yong Cheng Wah – Original Batik on Fabric, Malaysia, ca. 1970s–1980s
An expressive batik work by the Malaysian artist Yong Cheng Wah (1942–2017), son of the legendary Yong Mun Sen and one of the most important representatives of modern batik painting in Southeast Asia. The work displays bold color segments, geometric patterns, and the characteristic batik "crackle".

Features
Technique: Hand-dyed batik on fabric
Motif: Figure with basket / Everyday scene
Style: Post-Expressionism, bold colors, clear segmented lines
Origin: Malaysia
Period: approx. 1970s–1980s

Condition: Age-related texture marks typical for batik - a tear at the top - see photos - worn edges - frame with signs of wear

Artist information
Yong Cheng Wah exhibited internationally – including in New York, Berlin, Hong Kong, Sydney and Honolulu. His works are held in important collections such as the National Art Gallery Malaysia and the Bank Negara Malaysia.