Artist
Nik Rafin
b. Selangor, 1974
Year of Artwork
2016
Description
Nik Rafin’s “Young Ballerinas” is a vibrant and dynamic portrayal of youthful energy and grace. The canvas bursts with a bold palette of pinks and reds, creating a sense of excitement and vitality. The artist’s use of bold lines and geometric shapes captures the dancers’ fluid movements, transforming them into a playful and energetic composition that celebrates the joy and exuberance of youth.
Nik Rafin is an artist, photographer, and entrepreneur who operates Rafin Art Gallery. His paintings, which reinterpret scenes and subjects captured through his camera with added emotional depth, include wildlife and landscapes executed in various media such as watercolour and ink. His abstract "Escape" series reflects a personal exploration of overcoming negative emotions. He held his first solo exhibition at Golden Palette Art Gallery, Selangor in 2001. His participation in group exhibitions includes the Annual Malaysian Watercolour Organisation exhibition at NN Gallery, Kuala Lumpur (2006), All In The Family Art Exhibition at Balai Seni Lukis Negara, Kuala Lumpur (2005), and the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design Students Art Exhibition in Wisconsin, USA (1997), among others.
Medium
Acrylic on Canvas
Dimension in cm (W x H)
181.5 x 120.5
