Habib Hajallie

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Emerging Artist
Habib Hajallie draws detailed portraits in biro pen which empower marginalised ethnic groups.
Habib often uses antique texts and maps as a canvas, retaliating against the corrupt power of the media and unjust censorship.
Habib’s style is directly inspired by his Sierra Leonean heritage and upbringing in the West.

London-based photorealist artist Habib Hajallie is known for his fiercely detailed portrait drawings which aim to lift up those historically undermined by society and the mainstream media. Habib’s style of portraiture is directly inspired by his Sierra Leonean heritage. Often using himself or family members as subjects, Habib skillfully navigates the intersection of his upbringing in the West and his African culture and heritage.

Habib Hajallie’s Style and Motivations

Habib plays with contradiction, juxtaposition and paradox to open up a dialogue around persisting socio-political issues. Using antique texts and maps as his canvases, Habib challenges the perception of various demographics as being of lesser humanistic value. Giving the disenfranchised the full-page spread they deserve, Habib’s graphic imagery empowers all-too-often marginalised ethnic groups in society and retaliates against unlawful censorship. Inspired by Renaissance era sketches, Habib works with biro pen and draws upon traditional draughtsman techniques. The result is classic and expressive imagery.

Awards and Exhibitions

Habib has exhibited extensively in the UK and across the Atlantic in the US. The artist has taken home prestigious awards including the Under 30s Prize at The Drawing Society, United Kingdom (2019) and the Best in Show Award at Embracing Our Differences, Florida, USA.

Habib Hajallie Artworks

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    Syl Cheney-Coker by Habib Hajallie
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    Syl Cheney-Coker by Habib Hajallie

    Syl Cheney-Coker

    Drawings - 30x21 cmRent for $140 /mo
    Zainab Bangura by Habib Hajallie
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    Zainab Bangura by Habib Hajallie

    Zainab Bangura

    Drawings - 30x21 cmRent for $140 /mo
    The Good Doctor by Habib Hajallie
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    The Good Doctor by Habib Hajallie

    The Good Doctor

    Drawings - 84x59 cmRent for $830 /mo
    Rosalind Franklin by Habib Hajallie
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    Rosalind Franklin by Habib Hajallie

    Rosalind Franklin

    Drawings - 30x21 cmRent for $320 /mo
    The Pursuit of Music: Flowdan by Habib Hajallie
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    The Pursuit of Music: Flowdan by Habib Hajallie

    The Pursuit of Music: Flowdan

    Drawings - 23x39 cmRent for $160 /mo
    The Collector and The Artist by Habib Hajallie
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    The Collector and The Artist by Habib Hajallie

    The Collector and The Artist

    Drawings - 59x84 cmRent for $1,115 /mo
    Folktales of Prudence by Habib Hajallie
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    Folktales of Prudence by Habib Hajallie

    Folktales of Prudence

    Drawings - 89x84 cmRent for $1,790 /mo
    The Regime Series Maquette by Habib Hajallie
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    The Regime Series Maquette by Habib Hajallie

    The Regime Series Maquette

    Drawings - 11x15 cmRent for $65 /mo
    Alpha III by Habib Hajallie
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    Alpha III by Habib Hajallie

    Alpha III

    Drawings - 59x42 cmRent for $460 /mo
    Sir Frank Bowling by Habib Hajallie
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    Sir Frank Bowling by Habib Hajallie

    Sir Frank Bowling

    Drawings - 29x23 cmRent for $315 /mo
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    JME by Habib Hajallie

    JME

    Prints - 30x21 cmRent for $27 /mo
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    Mammy Yoko by Habib Hajallie

    Mammy Yoko

    Drawings - 42x30 cmRent for $320 /mo
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    Flowers For Bee by Habib Hajallie

    Flowers For Bee

    Drawings - 21x15 cmRent for $315 /mo
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    Leonora Carrington by Habib Hajallie

    Leonora Carrington

    Drawings - 59x42 cmRent for $390 /mo
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    Mammy Yoko by Habib Hajallie

    Mammy Yoko

    Drawings - 42x30 cmRent for $45 /mo
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    Big Mo by Habib Hajallie

    Big Mo

    Drawings - 21x15 cmRent for $76 /mo

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