Khairzul Ghani

Khairzul is the current winner of the prestigious The Netherlands Portrait Prize 2023. His distinctive style and approach to the subject of portraiture were also recognized by a panel of judges throughout the prize's lengthy and careful evaluation process. The following is an excerpt from the jury report for the portrait that won the Netherlands Portrait Prize:

"For the overall winner in the two-dimensional category of the Dutch Portrait Prize Award. The judges agreed unanimously that despite its small size, this portrait is painted in a grand manner. Here are a few accolades acknowledged and noted by the jury members: strong color scheme, controlled expressiveness, swiftly painted, dynamic use of the brush; both up close and from a distance, everything in this painting is perfect. A powerful, well-constructed depiction with a unique viewpoint. The winner in the Two-dimensional category is awarded to "Subconsciously Awake" by Khairzul Ghani."

Khairzul Ghani predominantly works in oils and specializes in portraiture, figurative, and landscape subjects. He expresses and interprets himself through his use of bright colors, lines, and textures, which are influenced by fauvism, expressionism, and post-impressionism. His paintings cons...

Observation Painting at Cultuurkust Harderwijk 't Klooster 2022 - 2023
Portrait painting at Cultuurkust Harderwijk 't Klooster 2012 - 2018
Modern Painting at Cultuurkust Harderwijk 't Klooster 2014 - 2018
Bachelor of Computer Science (CGPA: 3.23/4)
University of Technology, Skudai Johor, Malaysia 1992 - 1997

Group, De Nederlandse Portretprijs 2023, Slot Zeist 8 jun - 3 sep 2023
Solo, Veluvine, Nunspeet 28 jan - 21 mar 2023
Group, MESS, SPRMRKT Harderwijk 3 - 18 dec 2022
Group, Europa Zomerexpo 2019, Museum de Fundatie, Zwolle, Netherland 25 may - 1 sep 2019
Solo, Artbattle Winner, Sweet Bob, Amsterdam, Netherlands 29 sep - 24 nov 2018
Solo Exhibition, Kreawood Harderwijk, 2Sep - 6Oct 2016
Group Exhibition, Atelier Route Putten, Jun 2016
Solo Exhibition, De Bank Harderwijk, 10Feb-9Mei 2016
Solo Exhibition, Harderwijk Stadhuis, 16Nov-15Dec 2015
Group Exhibition, May 2014, Harderwijk The Netherlands
Solo Exhibition, Sep - Oct 2012. Tilburg The Netherlands