INTRODUCTION

The KLAF Batik Design Competition invites artists, designers, architects, and cultural enthusiasts to re-imagine the heritage art of Malaysian Batik for a new era. This competition seeks innovative digital or physical artworks that bridge Malaysia’s rich heritage with the dynamic pulse of tomorrow.

Participants are challenged to create modern interpretations of Batik that move beyond traditional motifs and narratives, exploring how this cherished art form can embody the KLAF2026 theme: Future Culture, as well as PAM’s identity. Designs should reflect a forward-looking Malaysian identity by integrating contemporary themes, digital aesthetics, and new perspectives, while honouring the essence and visual language of Batik.