HISYAMUDDIN ABDULLAH

Hisyamuddin Abdullah

Hisyamuddin Abdullah (b. 1989, Terengganu, Malaysia) is a contemporary artist whose practice merges pop realism with magical realism through a distinctive “painting-drawing” technique using charcoal and acrylic. A graduate of UiTM Shah Alam, he has presented several solo exhibitions in Kuala Lumpur and participated extensively in group exhibitions and art fairs. His works have been shown across Malaysia and internationally, including presentations in Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, the Netherlands and South Korea. Characterized by exaggerated figures, symbolic animals and playful wordplay, his practice has evolved from personal narratives toward satirical reflections on sociopolitical realities, positioning him as an established voice in Malaysian contemporary painting.

EDUCATIONS
2012

BA of Fine Arts (Hons), UiTM Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

2010

Diploma of Fine Arts, UiTM Machang, Kelantan, Malaysia.

SOLO EXHIBITION
2023

DISTOPIA, SARENG Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2021

KOTA(k) MAGIS, Taksu Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2014

SArKAs, TAKSU Galerie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

INTERNATIONAL SHOW/ART FAIRS
2025

Art Moments Jakarta with G13 Gallery, Agora Exhibition Hall, Jakarta, Indonesia

2024

CIMB Artober Art & Soul 2024 with Sareng Gallery, MITEC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
We Are All Guests #14,Foundation B.a.d., Rotterdam, Netherlands

2023

Art Hsinchu 2023 with G13 Gallery, Sheraton Hsinchu Hotel, Taiwan
CIMB Art & Soul with Sareng, MITEC, Malaysia

2022

Art For All: Art Gala by Art Expo Malaysia with G13 Gallery, Malaysia
CIMB Hotel Art Fair with Taksu Gallery, Element Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2021

Hotel Art Fair @ Element Kuala Lumpur with G13 Gallery, Malaysia

2019

Aftermath, Art Expo Malaysia Plus 2019 with Segaris Art Center, Matrade, KL

2018

Across The Bridge, Collaboration with Subhashok Art Center (SAC Gallery), Bangkok, Thailand.
Hotel Art Fair Bangkok with G13 Gallery, Thailand.

2017

Art Kaohsiung with G13 Gallery, Taiwan.
Art Expo Malaysia Plus 2017 with Taksu Gallery, Malaysia.
Singapore Contemporary, Segaris Gallery, Singapore.

2016

Art Kaohsiung 2017 with G13 Gallery, Taiwan.
Art Expo Plus 2017 with Taksu Gallery, Malaysia.
Art Stage Jakarta with G13 Gallery, Indonesia.
Art Stage 2016 with Taksu Gallery, Singapore.

2015

New Venture, Gwangju International Art Fair Korea, Galeri Chandan, South Korea.
Bazaar Art Jakarta with G13 Gallery, Indonesia.
The Collective Young from South-East Asia, Gillman Barracks with Mizuma Gallery, Singapore.
Being Human, ARTSTAGE, Singapore.

2014

Art Expo Malaysia, Taksu Gallery, Malaysia.
Notes to Self, TAKSU Gallery, Singapore.
Nasi Campur, TAKSU Galerie, Singapore.

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2024

Now & Then, Galeri Puteh, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Today As It Was Then, Artas Galeri, Malaysia
New Malaysia Paintings, G13 Gallery, Malaysia
Sesat di Kuala Lumpur, Galeri Puteh, Malaysia

2023

G13 @ 13: G13 13th Anniversary Exhibition, G13 Gallery, Malaysia
ADA Kawan-kawan, Galeri Puteh, Malaysia
The Artist’s Studio, Group Exhibition, G13 Gallery, Malaysia
Garis Puisi, HOM Art Trans, Malaysia

2022

NUDE, G13 Gallery, Malaysia
Phygital: Artworks with a Digital Twin, G13 Gallery, Malaysia

2020

SEDEKAD: G13 10th Anniversary Exhibition, G13 Gallery, Malaysia.
Splendid Isolation, Nadine Fine Art, KL, Malaysia.
NO(W) SHOWING! II, Segaris Art Center, Publika KL, Malaysia.
COV-ART19: Fasa 2, Pameran Amal Seni (Maya), RUSSEL, Malaysia.
Mending Fence: A Tales from an Isolation, G13 Gallery, Malaysia.
WANITA x Wewom, A.P Art Gallery, KL, Malaysia.
Twenty 20, Segaris Art Center, Malaysia.
FURiends: Portrayals of Cats and Dogs, G13 Gallery, Malaysia.

2019

Human Being by F Klub, Ken Gallery, Malaysia.
Spice Select, Nadine Fine Art, Malaysia.
XIX Nineteen with Segaris Art Centre, Malaysia.

2018

ARTAID18 DIRI, White Box, Publika, Malaysia.
Axis By Praxis: Identity in transition with G13 Gallery, Malaysia.

2017

Figure in a Room by The F Klub, Malaysia.
ArtAid 2017, White box, Publika, Malaysia.
Sensation, Segaris Art Centre, Malaysia.
Transit A1 with MARS, Malaysia.
ConFiguraTion “Parallel Universe”, G13 Gallery, Malaysia.
Rice lands, Nadine Southeast Asia, Malaysia.
Mimpi jadi lanskap, Taksu Gallery, Malaysia.
Young Guns, HOM Art Trans. Malaysia.

2016

Artaid 2016: Charity Exhibition, Malaysia.
The Monochrome Show, Nadine Southeast Asia, Malaysia.
Bali Residency Showcase 2016, as a guest artist, G13 Gallery, Malaysia.
Transit A2, Hom Art Trans, Malaysia

2015

Attract/Retract: A Studio Pisang Exhibition, G13 Gallery, Malaysia.
New Venture Homecoming, Galeri Chandan, Malaysia.
Shift, TAKSU Galerie, Malaysia.
Melukis Puisi, White Box, MAP, Malaysia.
ADA, Segaris Art Center, Malaysia.
Extreme portrait, Galeri Chandan, Malaysia.
Being Human Homecoming, White Box, Malaysia.

2014

Merdeka, TAKSU Gallery, Malaysia.
PULPA: The Cutting Edge, Galeri Chandan, Malaysia.
THE DOOR III: INITIATION, HOM Art Trans, Malaysia.
GAME ON, R.A Fine Arts, Malaysia.
MEA Awards 2013, White Box, MAP, Malaysia.
Local Only, TAKSU Galerie, Malaysia.

2013

PIECE OF ME, White Box, MAP, Malaysia.
NAH! Bali, G13 Gallery, Malaysia.
Art Expo, G13 Gallery, Malaysia.
Wajah M50 Kini, Morne Art Gallery, Malaysia.
PLIGHT, HOM Art Trans, Malaysia.
UP! Show, TAKSU Galerie, Malaysia.
Momentum Awal, Morne Art Gallery, Malaysia.
Locals Only, TAKSU Galerie, Malaysia.
SPICE, Pace Gallery, Malaysia.
Sekaki, Segaris Art Center, Malaysia.

2012

Transit A4, House of MATAHATI, Malaysia.
The Door, House of MATAHATI, Malaysia.
Green, Taksu Gallery, Malaysia.
Rubanization, Galeri Tuanku Nur Zahirah, UiTM , Malaysia.

2011

Pesta Open Art Competition, Balai Seni Lukis Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Bunga Raya, Balai Seni Visual Negara, Malaysia.
Open Show, Galeri Shah Alam, Malaysia.
Nando's Show, One Utama, Malaysia.
Life & Natural, Pelita Hati Gallery, Malaysia.

2010

Pra Gaya, 67 Tempinis Gallery, Malaysia.
Mekar Citra, Galeri Shah Alam, Malaysia.
Open Show, Galeri Shah Alam, Malaysia.

AWARDS
2012

3rd Winner, Drawing, Tanjong Heritage
National Level Art Competition

2011

Consolation Prize, Pesta Open Art Competition, Balai Seni Lukis Pulau Pinang
1st Prize, Mix Media, Tanjong Heritage, National Level Art Competition
1stPrize, Oil/Acrylic, Tanjong Heritage, National Level Art Competition
Consolation Prize, Charcoal/Pencil/Ink, Tanjong Heritage, National Level Art Competition
Incentive Awards, Open Show, Galeri Shah Alam

RESIDENCIES
2013

Art Residency Bali, G13 Gallery, Malaysia.
Art Residency Kuala Lumpur, Morne Art Gallery, KL, Malaysia.

ACTIVITIES
2013

Performance Art Nusa Penida Bali, Indonesia.

2011

Kembara 'Life Drawing' Pelukis Figuratif Malaysia, UiTM Lendu, Melaka, Malaysia.
Life Drawing, Arti Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

2010

Palestin Charity 'Life Drawing', Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Waiting or Rain

Waiting or Rain

Hisyamuddin Abdullah
122x134cm
Oil on Canvas
2018

Waiting or Rain

Hisyamuddin Abdullah
122x134cm
Oil on Canvas
2018

Keju Gergasi

Keju Gergasi

Hisyamuddin Abdullah
92 x 92cm
Acrylic on Canvas
2023

Keju Gergasi

Hisyamuddin Abdullah
92 x 92cm
Acrylic on Canvas
2023

Udang Sebalik Kotak II

Udang Sebalik Kotak II

Hisyamuddin Abdullah
61x61cm
Acrylic on Canvas
2021

Udang Sebalik Kotak II

Hisyamuddin Abdullah
61x61cm
Acrylic on Canvas
2021

Hope After the Rain I

Hope After the Rain I

Hisyamuddin Abdullah
80x80cm
Acrylic on Canvas
2018

Hope After the Rain I

Hisyamuddin Abdullah
80x80cm
Acrylic on Canvas
2018

NEW MALAYSIAN PAINTINGS

12 Oct - 9 Nov 2024

THE ARTIST’S STUDIO

2 - 23 Dec 2023

G13 @13

27 May - 10 June 2023

PHYGITAL

5 - 19 Nov 2022

Nude

9 - 23 Mar 2022

FURiends:

12th - 31st Dec 2020

SEDEKAD

3 - 24 October 2020

#SKULL

13 - 27 April 2019

Axis By Praxis

13 - 27 Jan 2018

G13 Bali Residency

9 - 23 April 2016

Attract Retract

14 - 28 Nov 2015

NAH! Bali

6 Dec - 22 December 2013

ART FUTURE TAIPEI 2026

9 - 11 Jan 2026

ART HSINCHU TAIWAN 2023

9 - 11 JUNE 2023

CIMB ARTOBER 2021

4 - 7 Nov 2021

Art Kaohsiung 2017

8 - 10 Dec 2017

ART KAOHSIUNG 2016

9 - 11 DECEMBER 2016

Art Kaohsiung 2015

11 - 13 Dec 2015

Bazaar Art Jakarta 2015

27 - 30 Aug 2015

Art Expo Malaysia 2013

19 - 22 September 2013

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