JL Galleries – Original Fine Art

In 2000 F. Malik began painting in black pen on white canvas because he saw black and white as the fundamental color of all painting. Also, he is influenced by the Hindu Philosophy of white and black dividing the balance of good and evil. With time he introduced the colors green and brown. When asked why he added these two colors Malik explained, ”Green because it is the color of nature and has a heeling power of the soul. Brown because it is the color of many antique things”
Malik’s painting style centers around the lush scenery of Bali. He likes to paint temples, people and most notorious is his landscapes of the Balinese rice fields and coast. His paintings are extremely realistic. His technique involves meticulously placing fine ink line upon line for unbelievable realism. His style is like a Georges Seurat style pointillism but with hair like lines. Virtually, he has pioneered ‘lineillism’.
Due to the medium, Malik can not make mistakes. “Other painters can correct their mistakes. I always have to be sure because I can never erase. I have to start all over again.” Ink is not forgiving!

Since late 2005 Malik has been painting with one eye. His vision was damaged by a shuttle cock to the eye during a badmitten game. Doctors have given him a 50% chance of regaining his vision in that eye with surgery. At this point he has not decided to undergo the operation.