Black on Black: Blossom Unbound – Khairudin Zainudin PREVIEW

Khairudin Zainudin
183 x 217cm
Acrylic & Oil on Canvas
2025
RM30,000
This artwork invites viewers to reconsider the evolving identity of Muslim women in hijab, challenging preconceived notions and societal expectations. The textured black fabric entwined with delicate floral motifs symbolizes the tension between tradition and transformation, restriction and self-expression. The lock and key serve as metaphors, raising questions about whether they represent protection, imposed boundaries, or the power to unlock new narratives.
Through the contrast between realism and abstraction, this piece questions how individuality coexists within cultural frameworks. It asks whether the hijab is a mark of empowerment or constraint and who defines its meaning, the wearer or society. As perceptions shift, this artwork urges reflection on the complexities of faith, identity, and the ever-changing role of the modern Muslim woman.