A common theme in Ismail Latiff’s body of work is a small circle (a celestial body) shining in the centre of the painting, usually against a landscape, skyscape or flora. In this trio, the composition is illustrated with a mix of vibrant colours and effects. Ismail Latiff graduated with a Diploma in Art and Design from Malaysia Institute, MARA Institute of Technology, Selangor in 1979 and has exhibited internationally since 1977. He was awarded the Frank Sullivan Award, Salon Malaysia at National Art Gallery, Malaysia in 1979. In 1984, he held his first solo art exhibition in Kuala Lumpur followed by few others namely Nine Years with Art Salon, KL (1993), Magic In The Sky, KL (2005) and Come Fly With Me, KL (2008). He participated in a group exhibition titled The Prayer organised by NN Gallery in 2012. His work was featured at the Affordable Art Fair, Singapore in 2014.