Description
Composed in a lyrical pattern of overlapping forms and colour, the works from the Ombak series were derived from the artist's memories and experiences. The rhythmic balance of forms is well expressed using a palette of red, yellow, and green hues, intercepted with black strokes. His other series are Monsoon, Wetlands, Cenang, Poem, Summer, Pulau Pangkor, Sahara, Belantara, Batik, Ombak, Sakura, Movement, Space, Turquoise, Meditation, Waterfalls and Gestures. Suzlee Ibrahim graduated from the Mara Institute of Technology in 1987 but started lecturing in his alma-mater from 1993-2009 (part-time 1993-1996), after a stint in advertising. He has taken part in exhibitions in more than 20 countries including solos in Denmark (Remise Academy, Brande) and Macedonia (Kicevo art colony). In 2010, he took part in the Tunisia Art Festival Workshop in Monastir. He had a mini survey show called, Suzlee Ibrahim: 30 Years Journey in 2016. His awards include: Tokoh Seni Anugerah Citra Kencana UKM in 2011; the Japan-Malaysia Art Friendship Ambassador (2007) and the Emaar Art Symposium Outstanding Creative Excellence Award, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2005).