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Habib Hajallie's Meticulous Ballpoint Pen Drawings Examine the Depths of Emotion
Kent-based artist Habib Hajallie explores themes of memory, connection, and loss through meticulous ballpoint pen drawings on antique texts, currently showing "Black & Blue" in London.
What: Habib Hajallie creates intricate ballpoint pen drawings on found philosophical and historical texts, celebrating Black cultural figures and family, and examining his personal experiences. His current solo exhibition, "Black & Blue" at Larkin Durey in London until May 22, 2026, uses blue ink to grapple with the stillbirth of his daughter and the loss of his sister.
Why it matters: This piece demonstrates how artists use personal trauma and specific historical materials to create profound, cathartic work that resonates with universal human experiences of grief and meaning.
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Habib Hajallie creates meticulous ballpoint pen drawings on antique philosophical and historical texts, exploring themes of memory, connection, and loss.
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