Suzlee Ibrahim
Suzlee Ibrahim, born in Kuala Terengganu in 1967, is a distinguished Malaysian artist with a 37-year career. He has held 46 solo exhibitions and showcased his works in over 40 countries. Suzlee’s artistic style is deeply rooted in abstract expressionism, where emotion and personal experiences play a central role in his creations. His process is driven by a spontaneous connection between the brain, eyes, and hands, allowing him to translate raw feelings into vibrant compositions. His artworks often feature dynamic color placement, bold gestures, and textured surfaces that reflect the landscapes, environments, and emotions he encounters throughout his travels.
Currently the Dean of the Faculty of Fine Art at ASWARA, Kuala Lumpur, Suzlee is also a respected educator and facilitator in various art institutions. His contributions to the art world have earned him multiple awards, including the Emaar International Art Symposium Award (2005) and the Gold Medal at the Zervas Art Symposium in Paris (2020). His works are held in prestigious collections worldwide, including the Brooklyn Art Library and the Monastir Museum of Modern Art.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
Borders Series: A Journey Between Movement and Serenity, G13 Gallery, Malaysia
Sakura Winterstorm, G13 Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Isolation, Galeri Seni UPSI, Perak, Malaysia
Imagery of Sounds & Visuals (Abstract arts and contemporary music), Galeri ASWARA, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Memoir, Creative Art Space by Aswara, Sunway Putra Mall, KUALA LUMPUR
Selected Series 2005-2017, G13 Gallery, Malaysia
City of Lights, Kristal Art Space, Section 7, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
Tengkujuh, Muzium Negeri Terengganu, Bukit Losong, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia.
AA Collection, Galeri ASWARA, Jalan Tun Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Suzlee Ibrahim: 12 paintings, NOU Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan.
Tekirdag Expression, Galeri Seni UiTM Melaka, Alor Gajah, Melaka, Malaysia.
The Farm, New Era University College, Jalan Bukit, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.
Spontaneous Gestures, Galeri Aswara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Garden, Balai Seni Lukis Melaka, Jalan Laksamana, Melaka , Malaysia.
Poem, TAPG Gallery, Bandar Bukit Raja, Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.
Works on Paper, Galeri Seni, Fakulti Seni Gunaan dan Kreatif, UNIMAS, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Meditation, Galeri Serdang, UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
Motion, Shah Alam Gallery, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
International Art Expo Malaysia, G13 Gallery, MACC, KL, Malaysia.
March - ‘Wall Sculpture’ 24th Solo Exhibition by Suzlee Ibrahim, @ ASWARA, Malaysia.
Dialogue, PINKGUY Art Gallery, KL, Malaysia.
The Kingdom, PINKGUY Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
ROAD TO SAHARA, Muzium Seni Asia University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
WATERFALL, Malaysia Tourism Centre, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Monsoon Series, PINKGUY Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Variety 1, Subang Olives, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
RED WALL, Shah Alam Gallery, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
Artist Collection 1, Galeri Pusat Kebudayaan, Dectar, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
Artist Collection 2, Artists Space, Concorde Hotel Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
FOUNDATION, Gemarimba Gallery, Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Recent paintings 1, Maya Gallery, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Open Studio 3: Artist Studio, Jalan Mempari, Meru, Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.
Movement Series VII, Artists Space, Concorde Hotel, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
Open Studio 2: Artist Studio, Jalan Mempari, Meru, Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.
Open Studio 1: Artist Studio, Jalan Mempari, Meru, Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.
Movement Series-UK; Galeriseni, FSSR, UiTM, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
Movement Series V, Shah Alam Gallery, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
Movement Series VI, Main Lobby, Balai Berita, NSTP, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Movement Series III, The City Gallery, Leicester, U.K.
The Notion of Gesture, Elm Quay Fine Arts Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Movement Series I, Shah Alam Gallery, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
GRANTS / RESIDENCIES / WORKSHOPS
The 5th Paris Art Symposium, Novotel Gongress Hall, Novotel Paris Est Hotel, Paris, Perancis
The 17th International Visual Arts Symposium in Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
Süleymanpaşa Municipality International Arts Workshop, Tekirdağ, Turkey
International Colony of Art Kicevo, Macedonia
Langkawi Artistst in Residency Program (Langkawi AiR 2013), Langkawi
Austria-Malaysia Art Friendship Workshop, Pangkor Island Beach Resort, Perak, Malaysia.
Malaysia-France International Painting Workshop (MAFE) Art Workshop, Galeri Aswara, National Academy of Arts, Culture & Heritage (ASWARA), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Art for Earth Aid (Art Workshop) Taito Hall, Tokyo, Japan.
The 8th International Visual Arts Festival in Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia.
Japan-Malaysia World Arts & Culture Exhibition for Friendship in 2007 (Art Workshop), MATIC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Malaysia-Poland International Painting Workshop, Faculty of Art & Design, MARA University of Technology, Shah Alam, Malaysia.
Peti Seni Di Sini, Laman Seni Kuala Lumpur, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Emaar International Art Symposium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates / UAE.
10th International Workshop for Visual Artists, Remise Academy (Remisen), Brande, Denmark.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Excellence Service Award 2020, Kuala Lumpur
Modern Masters Art Award, ArtFort, India
Gold Medal of Zervas Art, The 5th Paris Art Symposium, Paris France
2nd Prize, Monastir International Festival of Visual Arts, Monastir, Tunisia
Excellence Service Award 2017/ National Academy of Arts, Culture & Heritage (ASWARA), MaTIC Kuala Lumpur
National Experts (Pakar Industri Negara) (by The Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia), Orchestra Hall, National Academy of Arts, Culture & Heritage (ASWARA), Kuala Lumpur
The Longest Abstract Painting in an Art Gallery (by Malaysia Book of Records), Galeri Serdang, UPM Serdang Selangor
Art Experts Award (Anugerah Pengilmuan Seni), Konvokesyen Aswara ke 10, Panggung Sari, Kompleks Kraf Kuala Lumpur
Excellent Masters Award, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Shah Alam
Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang 2010, (National Academy of Arts, Culture & Heritage /ASWARA, Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia.
Anugerah Tokoh Seni UKM 2010 (Anugerah Citra Kencana), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
Anugerah Tokoh Seni UKM 2010 : Anugerah Citra Kencana (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor), Malaysia.
Japan-Malaysia Art Friendship Ambassador, (Ministry of Culture, Arts & Heritage Malaysia & World Arts and Culture Exchange Malaysia)
In Recognition of Outstanding Creative Excellence, (Emaar International Art Symposium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates /UAE)
Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang 2003, (Universiti Teknologi Mara, Shah Alam, Selangor D.E)
Collection
Bank Negara Malaysia
Emaar Properties, Dubai
Remise Academy, Denmark
McDonalds Temple Row, Birmingham,UK
Balai Seni Visual Negara
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Securities Commission Malaysia
Muzium Seni Asia (Universiti Malaya)
DYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin
Universiti Teknologi MARA
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
New Strait Times
PINKGUY Art Gallery
Shah Alam Gallery
Soka Gakkai Malaysia
BORDERS SERIES
17 May - 7 June 2025
SAKURA WINTERSTORM
14 - 28 September 2024
THE ARTIST’S STUDIO
2 - 23 Dec 2023
G13 @13
27 May - 10 June 2023
Suzlee Ibrahim: Selected Series 2005 – 2017
1 - 23 Oct 2021
SEDEKAD
3 - 24 October 2020
G13 Gallery 5th Anniversary Show
18 - 31 December 2015
CIMB ARTOBER ART & SOUL 2024
25 - 27 OCTOBER 2024
CIMB ART & SOUL 2023
6 - 8 OCT 2023
CIMB ARTOBER ART & SOUL
20 - 24 Oct 2022
Art For All by Art Expo Malaysia 2022
8 - 10TH April 2022
Art Expo Malaysia 2015
10 - 13 Sept 2015
