Metamorphosis is curated by independent curator and art historian Syed Muhammad Hafiz. The exhibition brings together works by Anniketyni Madian (b. 1986, Malaysia), Meta Enjelita (b. 1994, Indonesia), and Khairulddin Wahab (b. 1990, Singapore) in dialogue with the late Singaporean batik modernist Jaafar Latiff (1937–2007, Singapore).
Through new responses to Latiff’s ideas and material experiments, Metamorphosis explores legacy as restless and evolving, highlighting contemporary practices across the Malay Archipelago, where art, craft, and tradition are constantly reimagined.
Central to the exhibition is Jaafar Latiff’s lifelong commitment to pushing batik beyond convention. Working on his own terms, he expanded the medium through abstraction, material experimentation, and an unwavering belief in artistic autonomy. His contributions, recognised through major institutional exhibitions and his role as an influential art educator, position him as a pivotal figure in Singapore’s post-independence art history.
Responding to Jaafar Latiff’s sustained innovation with batik and abstraction, the invited artists engage with his legacy through both material and conceptual transformation.
Venue: Cuturi Gallery, Singapore, 61 Aliwal Street, Singapore 199937
When: 17 Jan - 28 Feb 2026,
By: Cuturi Gallery
