Haslin Ismail returns with 16 pieces of meticulously rendered drawings and collages on both canvas and paper in a riveting solo exhibition that’s bound to set pulses racing. The Johor native, widely recognised as one of the most promising next-generation artists in the country, has certainly come a long way since his debut solo exhibition, the compelling ‘Exorcismus Persona: Windows into Fantasy Worlds of Haslin Ismail’ in 2009, and MINDMIX is testament to that growth.
The award-winning talent continues his fascination with complex image-making and effervescent visuals in his latest body of work, which reflects his personal stance on some of the pivotal issues plaguing today’s world – torrid wars, the advent of boundless technologies and power-hungry political leaders, you name it. Contemplative, surrealistic and highly frantic, Haslin’s eerie, intricate compositions offer an insight into his fascination with life’s many uncertainties and humanity’s inevitable demise.
