Awi Aziz is a self-taught artist who was born in 1955 in Muar, Johor. Despite lacking a formal education in the arts, his deep interest and eagerness to learn led him to become a full-time artist. Awi Aziz is known for developing his unique oil painting style using a palette knife. His art is heavily influenced by his life experiences, and many of his works have garnered appreciation from local and overseas art collectors, with admirers hailing from places like Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, the Middle East, and Europe.
Awi Aziz's passion for art prompted him to travel up North to Fort Cornwallis, Penang, where he explored and gained experience as a full-time artist. Over the years, he honed his skills in the impasto technique, which involves applying paint in thick, textured layers. This experience allowed him to mature as an artist and develop his own style within the realm of Impressionist art.
Before gaining recognition as a full-time artist, Awi Aziz worked as a resident artist at several locations, including the Art Colony at Star Hill in Kuala Lumpur and Rumpun Pelukis Galeri Shah Alam. Additionally, he served as a resident artist at the "Art on PLUS" gallery located on the highway in Ayer Keroh, Melaka.
Awi Aziz's journey as a self-taught artist showcases how dedication, passion, and the willingness to learn can lead to artistic success, even without a formal education in the field. His unique style and life experiences have resonated with art collectors from various parts of the world.
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