Zaharuddin Sarbini’s artworks present his detailed observation on flora and fauna, depicted in fresh colours of green and brown earth tones. His artworks emphasize the graceful forms of the tropical forest in its grandeur, reflecting the artist’s passion for nature. His works illustrate realistic depictions of local fruits and birds. He focused on the magpie robins surrounded by luxuriant vegetation and majestic tree roots spreading across the ground.
Zaharuddin Sarbini graduated in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Technology Malaysia. He took home the Initiative Young Artist Award given by the Shah Alam Gallery while in 1997, his work received Honourable Mention from the National Art Gallery. He participated in group shows including the Open Shows at the Galeri Shah Alam and the Philip Morris Asean Art Award competition. Other group exhibitions include Figure in Paint, Petronas Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur (2011), Merdeka Show, City Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur (2010), Landscapes of Malaysia, National Art Gallery Malaysia (2006), and Malaysia Tanahairku, Bank Negara Malaysia (2000).