Description
This refined set of portraits of beautiful women reflects Khalil Ibrahim’s technical virtuosity in the subject of figure drawing, rendered with sophistication utilising complementary colours of green and red. The artist emphasizes with vigour basic elements of lines, tones and shapes, achieving a harmonious and moving pictorial composition.
The majestic landscapes and seascapes of Kelantan and Terengganu has always remained close to Khalil Ibrahim, who has achieved an illustrious career spanning more than 50 years. He received his National Diploma of Design in Fine Arts at the prestigious St Martin’s School of Art and Design, London in 1964. His recent solo exhibitions include Khalil Ibrahim The Art Journey (2015), A Tribute to Khalil Ibrahim (2011), Khalil Ibrahim - A Continued Dialogue, Galeri Petronas (2004) and The Spirit of the East Coast, Yayasan Seni Artisan, Kuala Lumpur (2001). His selected group exhibitions include X Biennale, Sao Paulo, Brazil (1971), Man & His World, Montreal Canada (1970), Expo 70, Osaka, Japan (1970), Nine Artists, “kunstgilde”, Bern Switzerland (1974), Contemporary Asian Art Show, Fukuoka Art Museum, Fukouka, Japan (1980) and International Asian - European Art Biennale, Ankara , Turkey (1990).
His works are acquired by renowned institutions such as Fukuoka Museum of Art, Japan, The Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney, The Victoria Gallery, Melbourne, Australia, Singapore Art Museum, Royal National Art Gallery of Jordan, Amman and National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.