ANN/THE STAR – Inspired by Marvel’s iconic anti-hero Venom and the vibrant heritage of Malaysia’s batik tradition, artist Arif Rafhan, also known as Superdoofus, has created a striking set of three movie posters in partnership with Sony Pictures Malaysia.
Titled The Venom x Batik Inspired Art Series, these posters were displayed across digital platforms and showcased in special in-cinema content during the release of Venom: The Last Dance on October 24.
This unique series fuses the dark, intense style of Tom Hardy’s Venom with the colourful elegance of Malaysia’s traditional textile art.
“Venom has such a striking visual identity, and blending that with batik, which is deeply personal to me and rooted in Malaysian heritage, felt like a natural fusion,” said Arif in a recent interview.
“I wanted to create something that feels both familiar and refreshingly unique – a celebration of both worlds.”
Arif, a pop-culture and sci-fi enthusiast, is best known for his Star Wars batik art, sampul raya packets (featuring Darth Vader, Optimus Prime) and other batik-inspired creations.
However, this project marks his first collaboration with a major Hollywood movie franchise.
“Before this, I worked on a concept for another studio, but the project was shelved. I’m glad I finally got the chance to share my work with the public. My goal was to create something impactful for viewers while also showcasing and elevating our culture and art to a wider audience,” he added. – M Irsyad
