The Late Ismail Mat Hussin - ( 1938 - 2015 )

Ismail Mat Hussin, born in Pantai Sabak, Kota Bharu 1938.  He developed interest in art when he is 12.

Ismail trademark is heavy limbs with the muscles rendered mosaic - like on every part of the body that is visible. Khalil influence can be seen in his artwork, and there is a different as Khalil's doesnt " break " the muscle into pieces.

Ismail Mat Hussin paintings - either water color on paper or batik series may be found in the collection of the National Art Gallery KL, Petronas, Bank Negara Malaysia...