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
2024

Sakura Winterstorm, G13 Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2023

Isolation, Galeri Seni UPSI, Perak, Malaysia
Imagery of Sounds & Visuals (Abstract arts and contemporary music), Galeri ASWARA, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2022

Memoir, Creative Art Space by Aswara, Sunway Putra Mall, KUALA LUMPUR

2021

Selected Series 2005-2017, G13 Gallery, Malaysia

2020

City of Lights, Kristal Art Space, Section 7, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

2019

Tengkujuh, Muzium Negeri Terengganu, Bukit Losong, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia.
AA Collection, Galeri ASWARA, Jalan Tun Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

2018

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.

2017

Spontaneous Gestures, Galeri Aswara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

2016

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.

2015

Meditation, Galeri Serdang, UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
Motion, Shah Alam Gallery, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

2014

International Art Expo Malaysia, G13 Gallery, MACC, KL, Malaysia.
March - ‘Wall Sculpture’ 24th Solo Exhibition by Suzlee Ibrahim, @ ASWARA, Malaysia.

2013

Dialogue, PINKGUY Art Gallery, KL, Malaysia.

2012

The Kingdom, PINKGUY Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

2011

ROAD TO SAHARA, Muzium Seni Asia University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
WATERFALL, Malaysia Tourism Centre, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

2010

Monsoon Series, PINKGUY Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Variety 1, Subang Olives, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

2009

RED WALL, Shah Alam Gallery, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

2007

Artist Collection 1, Galeri Pusat Kebudayaan, Dectar, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
Artist Collection 2, Artists Space, Concorde Hotel Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

2006

FOUNDATION, Gemarimba Gallery, Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

2005

Recent paintings 1, Maya Gallery, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

2004

Open Studio 3: Artist Studio, Jalan Mempari, Meru, Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.
Movement Series VII, Artists Space, Concorde Hotel, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

2003

Open Studio 2: Artist Studio, Jalan Mempari, Meru, Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.

2002

Open Studio 1: Artist Studio, Jalan Mempari, Meru, Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.

2001

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.

2000

Movement Series III, The City Gallery, Leicester, U.K.

1999

The Notion of Gesture, Elm Quay Fine Arts Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

1998

Movement Series I, Shah Alam Gallery, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.

GRANTS / RESIDENCIES / WORKSHOPS
2020

The 5th Paris Art Symposium, Novotel Gongress Hall, Novotel Paris Est Hotel, Paris, Perancis

2019

The 17th International Visual Arts Symposium in Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia

2018

Süleymanpaşa Municipality International Arts Workshop, Tekirdağ, Turkey

2014

International Colony of Art Kicevo, Macedonia

2013

Langkawi Artistst in Residency Program (Langkawi AiR 2013), Langkawi

2012

Austria-Malaysia Art Friendship Workshop, Pangkor Island Beach Resort, Perak, Malaysia.

2011

Malaysia-France International Painting Workshop (MAFE) Art Workshop, Galeri Aswara, National Academy of Arts, Culture & Heritage (ASWARA), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

2008

Art for Earth Aid (Art Workshop) Taito Hall, Tokyo, Japan.

2010

The 8th International Visual Arts Festival in Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia.

2007

Japan-Malaysia World Arts & Culture Exhibition for Friendship in 2007 (Art Workshop), MATIC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

2006

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.

2005

Emaar International Art Symposium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates / UAE.

2002

10th International Workshop for Visual Artists, Remise Academy (Remisen), Brande, Denmark.

ACHIEVEMENTS
2021

Excellence Service Award 2020, Kuala Lumpur
Modern Masters Art Award, ArtFort, India

2020

Gold Medal of Zervas Art, The 5th Paris Art Symposium, Paris France

2019

2nd Prize, Monastir International Festival of Visual Arts, Monastir, Tunisia

2018

Excellence Service Award 2017/ National Academy of Arts, Culture & Heritage (ASWARA), MaTIC Kuala Lumpur

2016

National Experts (Pakar Industri Negara) (by The Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia), Orchestra Hall, National Academy of Arts, Culture & Heritage (ASWARA), Kuala Lumpur

2015

The Longest Abstract Painting in an Art Gallery (by Malaysia Book of Records), Galeri Serdang, UPM Serdang Selangor

2014

Art Experts Award (Anugerah Pengilmuan Seni), Konvokesyen Aswara ke 10, Panggung Sari, Kompleks Kraf Kuala Lumpur

2013

Excellent Masters Award, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Shah Alam

2011

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.

2010

Anugerah Tokoh Seni UKM 2010 : Anugerah Citra Kencana (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor), Malaysia.

2007

Japan-Malaysia Art Friendship Ambassador, (Ministry of Culture, Arts & Heritage Malaysia & World Arts and Culture Exchange Malaysia)

2005

In Recognition of Outstanding Creative Excellence, (Emaar International Art Symposium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates /UAE)

2004

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

Surface Series: The Farm No. 3

Surface Series: The Farm No. 3

Suzlee Ibrahim
122 x 122cm
Acrylic & Oil on Wood
2011

Surface Series: The Farm No. 3

Suzlee Ibrahim
122 x 122cm
Acrylic & Oil on Wood
2011

Center Street UENO I

Center Street UENO I

Suzlee Ibrahim
122 x 91cm
Acrylic & Oil on Canvas
2008

Center Street UENO I

Suzlee Ibrahim
122 x 91cm
Acrylic & Oil on Canvas
2008

Red Heliconia

Red Heliconia

Suzlee Ibrahim
183x244cm
Acrylic & Oil on Canvas
2014

Red Heliconia

Suzlee Ibrahim
183x244cm
Acrylic & Oil on Canvas
2014

Ombak Merah No. 1

Ombak Merah No. 1

Suzlee Ibrahim
153 x 183cm
Acrylic & Oil on Canvas
2008-2009

Ombak Merah No. 1

Suzlee Ibrahim
153 x 183cm
Acrylic & Oil on Canvas
2008-2009

Waterfall Series: Sunday Morning

Waterfall Series: Sunday Morning

Suzlee Ibrahim
183x213cm
Acrylic & Oil on Canvas
2011- 12

Waterfall Series: Sunday Morning

Suzlee Ibrahim
183x213cm
Acrylic & Oil on Canvas
2011- 12

SAKURA WINTERSTORM

14 - 28 September 2024

THE ARTIST’S STUDIO

2 - 23 Dec 2023

G13 @13

27 May - 10 June 2023

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 Expo Malaysia 2015

10 - 13 Sept 2015

Art Expo Malaysia 2013

19 - 22 September 2013

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