1.   But she probably never imagined that her study of batik painting would require such intensive study.

2.   Hasemah, from Perak, started her career with batik painting on fabric and other soft materials and later moved on into other mediums of artistic expression.

3.   Her initial stabs at batik painting reflected her background, but later efforts have adapted to show the Indonesian culture and people she has grown to know.

4.   The exhibition also presents sculpture, batik painting and graphic art.

5.   They are making their debut in the world of art with batik paintings ranging from still life paintings to landscapes.