Kuntum, a portrait of a Malay woman next to the fragrant tuberose (called the 'harum sundal malam' in Bahasa - directly translates to 'fragrant night whore').
These night blooms' scent is the strongest at night. As old folklore and superstition have it, these enchanting blooms are believed to attract the local vampiress - she's alluring, but all the more haunting.
Acrylic painting on 22 x 27cm canvas.
