Junada - Gay Malay Cowboy Art Framed Canvas
Description
Junada stands defiant—a gay Malay cowboy draped in the sunlit whispers of tradition and rebellion. His gaysian cowboy spirit pulses beneath a wide-brimmed hat, its shadow slicing across his face like the half-light of a desert dawn. Eyes deep as monsoon horizons, he carries the quiet weight of ancestry and the electric charge of self-determined queerness.
His batik silk scarf, ablaze with Peranakan florals, knots at his throat in a hymn to generations who stitched survival into beauty. The songket-woven vest, embroidered with golden filigree, mirrors the craftsmanship of Malay royal regalia, now reclaimed in the hands of an outlaw who belongs to no throne but his own. Behind him, Wayang Kulit-inspired motifs bloom in a lush explosion—each petal a whispered defiance, each vine curling around the echoes of queer Southeast Asian folklore.
Junada does not bow to the lone-rider myth of the West. He is a Nusantara cowboy, rewriting the script where Borneo rainforests meet Texas frontiers, where Bugis gender fluidity and kampung resilience gallop side by side. His presence is an unbroken testament to the untamed, the unapologetic, the unashamed. A rider of his own storm.
Information
Make Any Room a Showpiece
Artist-grade 38mm, 400gsm (11.8oz/yd) cotton canvas, finely textured for depth and precision.
Hand-stretched, natural white, and engineered to capture light and color with striking clarity.
Printed with non-toxic, water-based pigments that stay vivid for decades.
Framed to Float, Crafted to Last
Sustainably sourced FSC® certified European knotless pine, with a satin-laminated black finish.
19mm frame depth and a precisely measured 5mm float that creates a sleek, gallery-worthy effect.
Sustainably Stunning
Ultra-rich water-based eco-inks deliver the same bold intensity as traditional inks without the harsh chemicals and environmental cost.
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Cost
Orders over $50 USD ship free.
Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.
Delivery Times
Production:
The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.
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Average shipping times:
USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks
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Returns and Refunds
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5. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.
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1. Brand New, Just for You
Handcrafted after you order, reducing waste and energy by only making art that’s truly wanted — never mass-produced.
2. Finish & Texture
Artist-grade cotton with a luscious, finely grained texture. Engineered to capture every intricate brushstroke and subtle gradient.
3. Giclée Printing
Forget 4 color CMYK. Giclée layers up to 12 — alive with deeper shadows, richer highlights and multidimensional contrasts.
4. 100+ Years of Color
Printed using a pro-lab process that helps your art stay bold & breathtaking for a lifetime with non-toxic, archival-grade inks.
5. FSC® Certified Wood
Sustainable forestry, ethical labor and community conservation—no shortcuts, just responsible craftsmanship.
6. Partnered with Prodigi
Prodigi's quality & care are superb, but their commitment to art, the environment & ethical supply chains captured my heart. Learn more