In Syed Fakaruddin's painting of sunflowers in an open field, the bright yellow blooms stand upright despite the dark weather. Syed Fakaruddin's painting theme so far revolves unerringly around the natural landscape, which can heal itself through regeneration. The sunflowers are rendered boldly with delicate mark makings and textured surface effects. Syed Fakaruddin's raised profile can be seen in his participation in group exhibitions organised by Hom Art Trans, G13 Gallery, Taksu and Segaris Art Center. He was also featured in Art Expo Malaysia from 2014 to 2016, and in Singapore Contemporary. Terengganu-born Syed Fakaruddin is now based in Kuala Lumpur. He obtained his BFA from the University ITM in Shah Alam (2010-2012) after his Diploma at its Lendu, Malacca campus in 2007-2010. Syed Fakaruddin was named as one of the grand winners of the Malaysia Emerging Artist Award 2019 (MEAA). He was also selected as the finalist for the 'Bakat Muda Sezaman' contest organised by the National Art Gallery Malaysia in 2021. His solo exhibition Asas, was held at Hom Art Trans in 2022.