A promising young artist, Nik Mohd Hazri’s paintings feature enigmatic portraits that capture the raw emotions of his subjects. The harmonious treatment of light in soft pastel colours adds to the relaxed and tranquil atmosphere. A carefree and serene image, the girl is shown in a contemplative state, whilst displaying a quiet inner strength. He effectively portrays a mysterious atmosphere, inviting the viewer to imagine the nuanced feelings going through the sitter’s mind. Nik Mohd Hazri obtained a Diploma of Fine Art from Univerisiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in Machang, Kelantan, where he studied from 2008 to 2011. He then pursued his Bachelor of Fine Art (Painting) at UiTM, Shah Alam, Selangor where he graduated in 2014.He has participated in numerous group exhibitions such as Human Being by F Klub at Ken Gallery, Kuala Lumpur (2019); Bintang 5 Volume III, Segaris Art Center, Publika (2018); We Are 5: Artemis Art’s 5th Anniversary Exhibition, Publika (2017), etc. He has also participated in several international art fairs namely Art Kaohsiung, Art Stage Singapore, Art Stage Jakarta, and Art Expo Malaysia etc. He was awarded the Vice Chancellor’s Award, Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts (Hons), UiTM Shah Alam, Selangor (2014) and the Dean’s List Award for Semesters 3 and 4 (2012). A member of the Intuitive Art Group, he was involved with a mural project at Publika alongside other group members.