Description
Haz Yusup is a Malaysian figurative artist known for combining classical painting methods with deeply personal symbolism. Trained at the Manchester School of Art, she uses motifs of local flora and fruits, such as jambu air, to ground narratives of memory, identity, and generational legacy within a distinctly Malaysian context.
Following early recognition as first runner-up in the Nando’s Art Initiative (2016) and a residency at Rumah Seni Selangor, Haz has held two solo exhibitions in Kuala Lumpur: The Garden Of Earthly Delights at CULT Gallery (2022) and Mother’s Daughter at SARENG Gallery (2026). Her work is frequently featured in prominent group exhibitions and art fairs, with notable appearances at CIMB Artober, National Art Gallery Malaysia, Maybank, G13 Gallery, HOM Art Trans, and Segaris Art Center.
Sun, Moon And Earth explores the cosmic ecosystem by capturing the moment when the soul, the heart, and the physical body step out of the dark clouds and into absolute light. It serves as a reflection of my personal growth and my ongoing path toward finding my own sun.
The Sun represents the soul, illustrated as a radiant butterfly. It serves as the vibrant source of the core inner light and truth. The Moon reflects the heart, and the presence of the twin crescent moons signifies the duality of the heart. Their placement suggests that a heart’s true clarity depends entirely on the brightness of the soul’s inner sun. Both moons appear to be balanced and symmetrical, reflecting an emotional state that has finally arrived at true peace. The Earth represents the material body, brought to life through the physical form of the hand and the lush, ripening jambu air (rose apple) blushing with its pink tints.
Reaching upward in a gesture of faith, the hand gently meets the butterfly’s silhouette. It is a visual testament to how our entire world can bloom the moment we choose to align with the light. Ultimately, the butterfly and the jambu air represent the innocence of my childhood. I believe my sun was at its brightest during those early years, and this work represents my path and hope of finding that light once more.