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Jalaini Abu Hassan, popularly known as Jai, inherited an artistic streak from his maternal grandfather who practised traditional woodcarving.
The army man’s son also cultivated his visual interest through comics and illustrated books. Images of every kind proved appealing, as he waited anxiously for his parents to return with weekly groceries so that he could study the packaging design and details.

The childhood days in Taiping, Perak, have left an imprint on his work, seen in appropriation of rustic themes.

Definitive works from the Noughties, such as Red Verandah, ATENG, and Kenduri (all 2001) offer viewers a nostalgic glimpse of the artist’s youth with their local elements. The theme is repeated years later with references such as the hand-operated ice-shaver in Ais Kacang [2006] or the vintage cars in other works, suggesting a yearning for the idyllic small town life.

Jai’s formal art education began at UiTM, assigned to printmaking (which eventually) became Jalaini Abu Hassan - Samak | ILHAM Gallery TEJI