In No Smoking, Najib created a light-hearted, ironic interpretation of everyday affairs, challenging the viewer to form their own connections between the disparate elements and symbols. Puffs of smoke rings, blowed by a gang of rats gradually blend into the white textured walls in a desolate corner. It is filled with dark satire and wit, hinting at the desires and values of modern society, blurring the lines between illusion and reality. It is hard for addicts to quit smoking, hard... but possible! Why smoke? Najib graduated with a BFA (Hons), majoring in Painting, from the Universiti ITM in 2010. He secured his Diploma from the Lendu, Malacca, campus in 2008. His awards include the Malacca TYT Action Portrait (2007), finalist in the MRCB Art Award (2008), 2nd Prize in Johor Open (2009), 1st Prize in both the Tanjung Heritage and Nandos competitions (2010) and Visual Arts Award (National Art Gallery, 2011). His solos entitled Pride & Prejudice (2020), Survival (2015), and Great Migration (2012) were held at Taksu Galleries in Kuala Lumpur. Najib had also taken part in Art Stage Singapore (2016, 2017), Art Kaohsiung (2015, 2016), Art Expo Malaysia (2013-2017) and the Gwangju Biennale (2016).