CORE contemporary art

Husin Hourmain

*click on images to zoom in

biographycvexhibition

Husin Hourmain, a Malaysian contemporary artist, is an abstract expressionist at his core. His art embodies the essence of flowing energy. In his 2013 solo exhibition, “Awal Hurouf Asal Hurouf,” Husin transformed the landscape of Islamic calligraphy, becoming the most sought-after contemporary Islamic calligraphy artist in Malaysia. This collection of 30 pieces transcended boundaries of race, religion, and nationality.

Recognizing the diminishing understanding of Jawi among the youth, Husin Hourmain continues to explore his cultural and religious identity as a Malaysian Muslim. His art combines powerful abstract expressionism with Jawi calligraphy, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of Jawi across diverse audiences.

In 2018, Husin presented another seminal exhibition “Aku: Dalam Mencari Rukun…” at the National Art Gallery in Kuala Lumpur, a project spanning two and a half years. This exhibition, based on the six Pillars of Faith, reflected his personal interpretation of each pillar through abstract expressionism, iconography, and calligraphy.

Husin’s works are highly sought after and grace the collections of both public institutions and private collectors in Malaysia.

b. 1963

EDUCATION
1983 Diploma in Photography, Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara (IKBN), Selangor, Malaysia
1982 Diploma in Graphic Design, Malaysia Institute of Art (MIA), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2024 Husin Hourmain 2013-2023, Core Design Gallery in collaboration with Harta Space, Kuala Lumpur
2023 Vertical Limit: Endless Journey, Core Design Gallery, Malaysia
2021 Salam @ Peace: Awal Hurouf Asal Hurouf II, Core Design Gallery, Malaysia
2018 Aku: Dalam Mencari Rukun…, National Visual Arts Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2013 Awal Hurouf Asal Hurouf, White Box Publika, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2008 Zero to Something, Zero to Nothing, Pace Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2004 Energy, Galleriizu, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

DUO EXHIBITION
2023 CIMB Artober: Art & Soul 2023 (with Husin Hourmain), Core Design Gallery, Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur
2022 Higera (with Md Fadli Yusoff), Core Design Gallery, Malaysia

GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2024
Faith II, Segaris Art Centre, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Art Central Hong Kong 2024, Central Harbourfront, Hong Kong
Memoar 24/101, Kampus UNU Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

2023
Solidarity for Palestine, Segaris Art Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
SUARA, Galeri Prima, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Faith, Segaris Art Centre, Publika, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2022
CIMB Artober: ART & SOUL 2022, Core Design Gallery, Menara Ken TTDI, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2020
Much 2do About Drawing, Core Design Gallery, Malaysia

2019
IPOH International Art Festival, Port Ipoh, Perak
Reset, Core Design Gallery, Malaysia

2017
Much Ado About Drawing, Core Design Gallery, Malaysia

2016
GrAnDe III, Core Design Gallery, Malaysia

2015
Reason 4 Season, Core Design Gallery, Malaysia
Abstrak: Kini, Dulu, Core Design Gallery, Malaysia
GrAnDe II, Core Design Gallery, Malaysia
The Grass is Greener on This Side, Core Design Gallery, Malaysia

2014
Soya Cincau, Core Design Gallery, Malaysia
Great Malaysian Contemporary Art (GMCA) II – Art Expo Malaysia 2014, MATRADE Exhibition Convention Centre (MECC) , Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
GrAnDe, Core Design Gallery, Malaysia

2013
Great Malaysian Contemporary Art (GMCA) – Art Expo Malaysia 2013, MATRADE Exhibition Convention Centre (MECC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2012
Beautiful Mind, Core Design Gallery, Malaysia
SPICE 2012, PACE Gallery, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
eARTh, Puncak Art Gallery, Shah Alam, Malaysia

2011
KALAM 3, Puncak Art Gallery, Shah Alam, Malaysia
LIFEST 2011, MAP, Espi Fine Art, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Ekspresi, Pelita Hati Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Semangat Chandan, Galeri Chandan, Kuala Lumpur,

2010
Malaysia Contemporary Art Tourism [M cat] – AFK Collection, Gallery Perdana, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Paperworks: Marks and tarails of Artist Minds, Galeri Chandan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Riyad Al-Ilm, Garden of Knowledge, Galeri Chandan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Riyad As-Solihin, Garden of Righteous, Galeri Chandan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tanah Air Ku, Galeri Chandan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kepada Mu Kekasih, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
SP!CE 2010, PACE Gallery, Shah Alam, Malaysia

2009
Art Expo Malaysia 2009, Espi Fine Art, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
KALAM the Impressions of Calligraphy, Galeri Chandan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2nd Anniversary Show, PACE Gallery, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
TAMPANNYA BUDI, ATMA & National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
IMCAS Art Show – AFK Collection, Danga City Mall, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Pameran Amal Palestin, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2008
Force of Nature, PACE Gallery, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Open House Show, Galeri Candan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Panggilan Ramadan, Art Case Galleries, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Colour Palette, The Galleries Star Hill, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Anniversary Show, PACE Gallery, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
360 Love Art Passion, Threesixty Art Development Studio, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Art Triangle by Matahati, Soka Gakkai Foundation, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2007
Open Show, Gallery Shah Alam, Shah Alam, Malaysia
1000 Art show, Galeri Kebun Mimpi, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Art Triangle by Matahati, Soka Gakkai Foundation, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Contemporary Malaysia Art Show, Metro Fine Art, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Still Life, Citra Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2006
Insight , YSB Artisan Centre & Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
TABIK “Tribute to Jeri”, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Visual Portfolio, Posts & Image Gallery for WordPress
Load More Loading More… You’ve reached the end of the list
Top