Kendy
Mitot
Light, line, and the memory of place.
Kendy Mitot is a Sarawakian multidisciplinary artist who turns daily life, landscape, and foodways into contemporary form.
For Serumpun Mulu, he presents a set of illuminated pieces that trace four strands of place: hill rice rhythms, river ecologies, pepper trails, and torch ginger. The forms are minimal at first glance, then open up as you spend time with them.
Each work is a quiet story about how people live with land, and how patterns carry memory forward.
About Kendy
Kendy’s practice sits at the meeting point of research and feeling. He studies how people move, plant, harvest, cook, and share, then distils those observations into clear lines that read at a glance.
In this series he follows four threads.
- Paddy hill speaks to time and care in cultivation.
- River and forest show how currents, fruit, and season shape each other.
- Pepper speaks of labour and livelihood.
- Bunga kantan carries fragrance and memory in everyday cooking.
The language is contemporary, yet it stays rooted in Sarawak’s living knowledge.
Seen together, these pieces suggest something simple and generous: culture is renewed each day, and pattern is how that renewal becomes visible.
What You Will See at Mulu
A compact arrangement of illuminated carvings on light bases. We are showing one piece from each thread of the series.
Paddy Hill &
Nature
This artwork is inspired by the life and spirit of the Indigenous people of Sarawak, whose identity is deeply rooted in the land. The paddy hill, where rice is cultivated along the slopes, symbolises the sacred connection between nature, sustenance, and ancestral tradition.
Empurau &
Engkabang
This work explores the harmony between nature and life along the rivers of Sarawak, focusing on the relationship between the Empurau fish and the Engkabang fruit.
The Taste of
Land & Labour
This artwork celebrates the significance of Sarawak peppercorn, a treasured spice deeply rooted in the lives, economy, and culinary traditions of Indigenous communities.
Fragrance of
Tradition
This artwork honours bunga kantan (torch ginger flower), a vibrant and culturally significant plant in the traditional food practices of Sarawak’s Indigenous communities.
Known for its bold colour, aromatic presence, and layered form, bunga kantan holds a special place in daily life and ceremonial gatherings.
How to experience it
Stand close and let the light reveal the lines. Read the short legend, then spot each thread in the work. Please view without touching.
Micro-FAQ
Can I touch the works?
Please view without touching. The surfaces mark easily and the light setup is calibrated.
How many pieces are shown at Mulu?
Three to four works selected from the series, sized for an intimate space.
Why are these shown with light?
The light helps the lines read clearly in a warm, low-key setting, and keeps the focus on the forms.
What are the four threads I should look for?
Paddy hill rhythms, river and forest, pepper trails, and bunga kantan.
Can I photograph the works?
Yes, but avoid direct flash. Stand slightly off-axis so reflections do not wash the lines.
Where can I learn more about the artist?
Ask our team on site for the artist link, or scan the page QR to read more and see related work.
