Zaharuddin Sarbini’s artworks present his detailed observation on flora and fauna, on offer here is a bountiful harvest of mangoes. An interesting effect – the creation of dappled light shined through the leaves is produced skilfully in this work. The succulent nature and texture of the ripe mangoes are observed carefully with diligence.
Zaharuddin Sarbini graduated in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Technology Malaysia. In 1966, 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).