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A uniquely intimate look at the life and work of one of Europe's leading painters by an expert on contemporary art who has also sat for him for nearly forty years.

A young and naïve Englishman sets out on his first tour of duty as a Rubber Planter in an isolated rubber estate in near Kuantan, Pahang.Set in the waning period of the last few years of British Malaya, from1956-1960, Michael Thorp paints a vivid picture of his life on a rubber estate in the harsh tropical climate of Malaya.As a young 20-year-old with no prior knowledge or experience in rubber planting, he recalls, with fondness, and humour, the challenges and difficulties of learning the ways, cultures and languages of the various ethnic groups that worked on the rubber estate, of learning to adjust and live a life of isolation, with no transport and little or no company, and unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences that could only come about from living on a rubber estate.Lively anecdotes that recount these experiences complete each chapter, from weaning a stranded baby elephant on condensed milk, to harrowing encounters and narrow escapes from dangerous snakes and ravenous tigers.

Exploring the intersection of perception and representation, the book delves into the artistic journey of Euan Uglow, who seeks to capture the essence of beauty on canvas. Through his reflections, readers gain insight into the challenges of translating three-dimensional experiences into two-dimensional art. Uglow's unique approach emphasizes the importance of observation and technique, inviting a deeper appreciation for the complexities of visual art and the artist's creative process.