Profile of Husin Hourmain
Malaysian contemporary artist Husin Hourmain is an abstract expressionist artist at heart. His paintings are a pure expression of flowing energy. From his very successful solo Awal Hurouf Asal Hurouf show in 2013, Husin singlehandedly brought about a new perspective to Islamic calligraphy as we know it and proves to be the most sought after Malaysian contemporary Islamic calligraphy artist. His collection of 30 pieces from his Awal Hurouf Asal Hurouf is widely acclaimed and garnered much attention beyond the borders of race, religion and nationality.
Observing an impending decline of understanding the Jawi amongst our youth, Husin Hourmain continues to delve into his cultural and religious identity of being a Malaysian Muslim. He imbues his artworks with a culmination of his strong abstract expressionist brush strokes and Jawi calligraphy, bringing about a better understanding and appreciation of Jawi for his multi-cultural and multi-racial audience.
His works are collected by public and private collectors in Malaysia.
Date of Birth: 1963
Place of Birth: Perak, Malaysia
Education
1983 Institute Kemahiran Belia Negara (IKBN) Selangor, Malaysia (Photography)
1982 Malaysia Institute of Art (MIA) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Graphic Design)
Professional Experience
2003-present Full Time Visual Artist.
2002-2003 In-Two Creative Sdn Bhd (Creative Consultant)
2001-2002 Orlando Malaysia Bhd, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Visual Merchandising Manager)
1988-2001 Avon Cosmetics, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Art Director)
1985-1988 The Regent International , Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (In-House Artist)
Solo Exhibition
2012 Awal Hurouf Asal Hurouf, Whitebox Map, Publika
2008 Zero to something/ zero to nothing, PACE Gallery, Selangor
2004 ENERGY, Galleriiizu, Kuala Lumpur
Group Exhibition
2015
Reason 4 Season - Core Gallery @ Art Expo
GRANDE II – Core Gallery
The Grass is greener on this side - Core Gallery
2014
Soya Cincau - Core Gallery
GRANDE – Core Gallery
Great Malaysia Contemporary Art [GMCA II] - Art Expo @ MATRED, Kuala Lumpur
2013
Great Malaysia Contemporary Art [GMCA] - Art Expo @ MATRED, Kuala Lumpur
2012 Beautiful Mind, Core Design Gallery, Subang Jaya, Selangor
SPICE 2012, PACE Gallery, Selangor
eARTh 2012, Puncak Art Gallery, Selangor
2011
KALAM 3, Puncak Art Gallery, Selangor
LIFEST 2011 @ MAP, Espi Fine Art, Kuala Lumpur
Eksprsi Warna, Pelita Hati, Kuala Lumpur
Semangat Chandan 2, Galeri Chandan, Kuala Lumpur
2010
Malaysia Contemporary Art Tourism [M cat] –
Alyah & Farouk Khan Collection, Gallery Perdana, Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia Contemporary Art Tourism [M cat] –
Alyah & Farouk Khan Collection, Gallery Malaka, Bandar Melaka
Paperworks: Marks and tarails of Artist Minds, Galeri Chandan, Kuala Lumpur
Riyad Al-Ilm, Garden of Knowledge, Galeri Chandan, Kuala Lumpur
Riyad As-Solihin, Garden of Righteous, Galeri Chandan, Kuala Lumpur
Tanah Air Ku, Galeri Chandan, Kuala Lumpur
Kepada Mu Kekasih, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
SP!CE 2010, PACE Gallery, Selangor
2009
ART EXPO MALAYSIA, Espi Fine Art, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
KALAM the Impressions of Calligraphy, Galeri Chandan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2nd Anniversary Show, PACE Gallery, Selangor, Malaysia.
TAMPANNYA BUDI, ATMA & National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
IMCAS Art Show- Alyah & Farouk Khan Collection, Danga City Mall, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
IMCAS Contemporary Art Exhibition, Danga City Mall, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Pamiran Amal Palestin, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2008
Force of Nature, PACE Gallery, Selangor,
Open House Show, Gallery Candan, Kuala Lumpur
Panggilan Ramadan, Art Case Galleries, Kuala Lumpur
Colour Palette, The Galleries Star Hill, Kuala Lumpur
Anniversary Show, PACE Gallery, Selangor
360 Love Art Passion, Threesixty Art Development Studio, Kuala Lumpur
Art Triangle by Matahati, Soka Gakkai Foundation, Kuala Lumpur
2007
Open Show, Gallery Shah Alam, Shah Alam, Selangor
1000 Art show, Gallery Kebun Mimpi, Kuala Lumpur
Art Triangle by Matahati, Soka Gakkai Foundation, Kuala Lumpur
The Contemporary Malaysia Art Show, Metro Fine Art, Kuala Lumpur
Still Life, Citra Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
2006
Insight , YSB Artisan Centre & Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
TABIK “Tribute to Jeri”, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur