Azizi Latif

b. 1988, Malaysia

Born in Klang, Selangor, Azizi Latif received his Bachelor of Fine Arts at UiTM Malaysia. Despite losing his right palm in a childhood accident, Azizi has overcome trials, focusing on his new media art with steely determination and will to succeed.

Captivating audiences with striking portraits of renowned artists and historical figures, Latif’s work explores the themes of love, loss, and resurrection. Utilizing acrylic, and spray paint, as well as innovative quilling techniques, which involve the meticulous arrangement of densely folded or rolled paper strips, Azizi pays tribute to prominent Western and Asian modern artists, including Yayoi Kusama, Frida Kahlo, Ai Wei Wei, Chuck Close, Van Gogh and others, who have played a pivotal role in the development of modern art around the world.

Azizi’s work has been exhibited nationally across Malaysia, as well as in China and Singapore. In 2015 he won the Silver Award (Established Category) in UOB Painting of The Year. His unique artwork can also be seen in the permanent collection of citizenM Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.