Description Haron Mokhtar's Warisan Melayu IV is an acrylic painting that meticulously portrays a traditional Malay house. Featuring a steep, gabled roof, green shutters, and a wide staircase leading to the veranda, the house is elevated on stilts, showcasing characteristic Malay architecture. Three women in traditional attire add a human element, emphasizing the cultural and historical significance of the Malay legacy. The composition contrasts warm, earthy ground tones with cooler shades of the house and figures, creating a visually engaging representation of Malay heritage.

Haron Mokhtar is a Malaysian artist who graduated with a degree in Fine Art in Painting and Printmaking from UiTM in 1987. He won the Major Award in the Young Contemporary Artists competition with his unique style blending traditional Malay architecture and culture. He has taught art in various schools in Selangor and Sarawak, and has received several awards including Second Prize in the Selangor Landscape competition, Consolation Prize in the Historical Incidents competition, and Second Prize in the Merdeka competition. He has also had eight solo exhibitions, including "Warisan" at Pelita Hati Gallery of Art in 2011, "Haron Mokhtar Yesteryears" at Interpr8 Art Space in 2015, and "Haron Mokhtar: Kapsul Masa 1988-2018 (Siri Perakam Waktu)" at Galeri Shah Alam in 2018.

Dimension in cm (W x H) 61 x 91.5 | frame: 88 x 119