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Contemporaryvisual art thatcaptivatesandmakesyoure-evaluatewhatyoureyessee.
S
trange
o r g a n i c
landscapes made up of
what look like muscles
and other parts of the
human anatomy, imagi-
natively interspersed or
presented as fantastical
creatures operating in bizarre situations.
Contemporary visual artist Haslin Ismail’s
detailed mixed media works in two and
three dimensions and never ceases to
amaze or captivate. The former UiTMfine
arts graduate’s works are imbued with so
much symbolism and inexplicable narra-
tives that one finds much to ponder about
and enjoy. It is never easy to explain away
his mind boggling figures and landscapes,
which are the result of his ability to tap
effortlessly into the subconscious to bring
much encouragement from his elder
brother, Hasren Ismail @ Uneh, who
is also an artist specialising in colour
pencil drawings. He would routinely seek
his brother’s advice on improving his
technical skills but his imagination was
nurtured by Uneh’s collection of books,
magazines and movies, which were then
in the old VHS format. Later, Haslin was
exposed to numerous western art ideas,
from expressionism and surrealism to
contemporary art movements, namely
Pop Surrealism, Goth, Lowbrow and
Fantasy art. Even contemporary illustra-
tors are counted among his influences.
Haslin feels that these different genres
and approaches which celebrate the
powers of the unconscious mind and
the imagination are an integral part of
his personality and this has made it the
central approach in all his works.
forth never seen before
images and unimagined
constructions, on which his
reputation as an exciting
upcoming and innovative
artist rests.
Haslin has participated
in more than 30 group ex-
hibitions held locally and
abroad since his diploma
days. His reputation has
grown from strength to
strength after obtaining
his degree in 2007. Born
in 1984 and hailing from
Muar, Johor, Haslin re-
members his interest in
art began after his father
bought him a set of colour
pencils when he was seven-
years-old. He received
Haslin Ismail
ANGEL 2 153x122cm
Acrylic on Jute 2013
Haslin Ismail: The Man Who Works
in Different Dimensions