The term dry moon denotes the changing position of the crescent in the sky. In this scene, the moon rises above the mountains, illuminating the magical landscape of the forest interior. Raphael paints purple and yellow tones to enhance the light effects on the foliage and surrounding natural elements, resulting in a vibrant and scenic view. From his secluded studio in Bau, Sarawak, Raphael Scott Ahbeng painted on a variety of subjects and styles, with his métier being abstract. Given his first solo in 1954, he took up an Art and Photography course at the Bath Academy of Fine Art in England (1964-1967). He also took up Drama in London in 1973 under a Sarawak Government scholarship. His awards include 1st Prize in the Sarawak Shell Open (1959, 1982, 1983), and 3rd Prize in the Natural Malaysia art competition in Kuala Lumpur in 1991. A Bidayuh, RSA, as he is sometimes known, is an artist (professional since 1990), a teacher, a photographer, a newspaper cartoonist and a radio producer. His solo exhibition Legend: A Borneo Artist at Pinkguy Gallery, showcases the complete oeuvre of Raphael's 60 years of work.