Artist
Nik Rafin
b. Selangor, 1974
Year of Artwork
2015
Description
Nik Rafin's painting, titled Tenang depicts a serene riverside scene with vibrantly painted boats docked along a wooden pier. The boats are adorned with intricate and colorful patterns, featuring bold reds, yellows, blues, and greens that stand out against the tranquil water and the lush greenery in the background. The calm water reflects the boats and the surrounding landscape, enhancing the peaceful ambiance of the scene. The detailed rendering of the boats, combined with the soft, natural hues of the environment, conveys a sense of quietude and cultural richness. The meticulous attention to detail and the harmonious composition reflect Nik Rafin's skill in capturing the essence of his subject matter.
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 watercolor 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
Water Colour on Paper
Dimension in cm (W x H)
73 x 53 | frame: 106.5 x 86