Lee Hock Kia (b. 1937) – Master Sarawakian Batik Artiste, Large Batik Painting, Malaysian, Circa 1970s, "River Village & Longhouse"
A superb large-format vintage batik painting by Lee Hock Kia (b.1937), renowned Sarawakian batik master celebrated for his lyrical depictions of Malaysian village life. Created circa 1970s, this richly layered batik depicting a riverside longhouse, canoe and two figures on the hillside, rendered in warm earth tones with beautifully controlled wax crackle.
A highly collectible, atmospheric work from one of Malaysia’s most accomplished batik artistes.
Batik on cloth | 76 × 52 cm within frame and mount and 89 x 65 cm with frame | Signed lower right KIA
Professionally framed in a vintage teak frame and glazed with UV resistant glass.
A standout decorative and collector’s piece, ideal for interiors inspired by tropical modernism, mid-century design, natural materials, Asian craft traditions or warm, earthy colour palettes. Works of this size and quality rarely appear on the Australian market.
Artist Biography – Lee Hock Kia (b. 1937)
Lee Hock Kia is a celebrated Sarawakian batik artist whose work played a formative role in the development of Malaysian batik painting from the 1960s onwards. Known for his lyrical depictions of longhouses, river villages and tropical landscapes, he combines traditional wax-resist techniques with refined colour layering and expressive linework.
A long-standing member of the Kuching Art Club and the Sarawak Fine Arts Society, Lee has exhibited widely across Malaysia, China, Brunei, Hong Kong and Australia. His artworks are held in notable collections including the Sarawak Museum, the Brunei Museum, the corporate collection of Sarawak Shell, and the Galleries of Primitif (Australia). In 1972, one of his batik paintings was acquired for the collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, affirming his significance in regional art history.
A superb large-format vintage batik painting by Lee Hock Kia (b.1937), renowned Sarawakian batik master celebrated for his lyrical depictions of Malaysian village life. Created circa 1970s, this richly layered batik depicting a riverside longhouse, canoe and two figures on the hillside, rendered in warm earth tones with beautifully controlled wax crackle.
A highly collectible, atmospheric work from one of Malaysia’s most accomplished batik artistes.
Batik on cloth | 76 × 52 cm within frame and mount and 89 x 65 cm with frame | Signed lower right KIA
Professionally framed in a vintage teak frame and glazed with UV resistant glass.
A standout decorative and collector’s piece, ideal for interiors inspired by tropical modernism, mid-century design, natural materials, Asian craft traditions or warm, earthy colour palettes. Works of this size and quality rarely appear on the Australian market.
Artist Biography – Lee Hock Kia (b. 1937)
Lee Hock Kia is a celebrated Sarawakian batik artist whose work played a formative role in the development of Malaysian batik painting from the 1960s onwards. Known for his lyrical depictions of longhouses, river villages and tropical landscapes, he combines traditional wax-resist techniques with refined colour layering and expressive linework.
A long-standing member of the Kuching Art Club and the Sarawak Fine Arts Society, Lee has exhibited widely across Malaysia, China, Brunei, Hong Kong and Australia. His artworks are held in notable collections including the Sarawak Museum, the Brunei Museum, the corporate collection of Sarawak Shell, and the Galleries of Primitif (Australia). In 1972, one of his batik paintings was acquired for the collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, affirming his significance in regional art history.
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A superb large-format vintage batik painting by Lee Hock Kia (b.1937), renowned Sarawakian batik master celebrated for his lyrical depictions of Malaysian village life. Created circa 1970s, this richly layered batik depicting a riverside longhouse, canoe and two figures on the hillside, rendered in warm earth tones with beautifully controlled wax crackle.
A highly collectible, atmospheric work from one of Malaysia’s most accomplished batik artistes.
Batik on cloth | 76 × 52 cm within frame and mount and 89 x 65 cm with frame | Signed lower right KIA
Professionally framed in a vintage teak frame and glazed with UV resistant glass.
A standout decorative and collector’s piece, ideal for interiors inspired by tropical modernism, mid-century design, natural materials, Asian craft traditions or warm, earthy colour palettes. Works of this size and quality rarely appear on the Australian market.
Artist Biography – Lee Hock Kia (b. 1937)
Lee Hock Kia is a celebrated Sarawakian batik artist whose work played a formative role in the development of Malaysian batik painting from the 1960s onwards. Known for his lyrical depictions of longhouses, river villages and tropical landscapes, he combines traditional wax-resist techniques with refined colour layering and expressive linework.
A long-standing member of the Kuching Art Club and the Sarawak Fine Arts Society, Lee has exhibited widely across Malaysia, China, Brunei, Hong Kong and Australia. His artworks are held in notable collections including the Sarawak Museum, the Brunei Museum, the corporate collection of Sarawak Shell, and the Galleries of Primitif (Australia). In 1972, one of his batik paintings was acquired for the collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, affirming his significance in regional art history.
