Just beet it! / Suaibah Binti Mad Aridullissukur

• Main Author: Mad Aridullissukur, Suaibah
• Format: Book Section
• Language: English
• Published: College of Creative Arts 2022
• Subjects: Universiti Teknologi MARA; Batik; Natural dyes
• Online Access: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/80429/1/80429.pdf; https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/80429/

My Batik design is represented by beetroots through the variety of motifs and colours. Beetroot is also known as Beta vulgaris. Beetroot as a source of natural dye can range in colour from red to pink to orange. Furthermore, the colour has a very active ph levels of acid and alkali that is sensitive and easily affected by temperature and the surrounding environment. My designs are created digitally using Adobe Illustrator software where I explore creative designs using a repeat pattern arrangement. The designs are focused on the detailed shape of beetroot and leaves, making my overall design appear more classic. I highlight intricacy of hand drawn batik by using fine lines to create texture in my design.