Jaafar Bin Latiff

Place: Singapore

Born: 1937

Biography:

Jaafar Latiff is a Singaporean artist born in 1937. He is known for his abstract art and his innovative use of the batik medium. Latiff was self-taught and established his reputation as an artist in the 1960s. His work has been exhibited in galleries such as the National Gallery Singapore and the Esplanade Offstage. He is considered a pioneer in the use of batik in contemporary art.