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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    Mama Emne by Habib Hajallie
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    Mama Emne by Habib Hajallie

    Mama Emne

    Drawings - 21x15 cmRent for $72 /mo
    John Archer by Habib Hajallie
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    John Archer by Habib Hajallie

    John Archer

    Drawings - 42x30 cmRent for $320 /mo
    Dadabhai Naoroji by Habib Hajallie
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    Dadabhai Naoroji by Habib Hajallie

    Dadabhai Naoroji

    Drawings - 49x54 cmRent for $440 /mo
    The Salone Dichotomy (diptych) by Habib Hajallie
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    The Salone Dichotomy (diptych) by Habib Hajallie

    The Salone Dichotomy (diptych)

    Drawings - 119x84 cmRent for $1,295 /mo
    Dadabhai Naoroji by Habib Hajallie
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    Dadabhai Naoroji by Habib Hajallie

    Dadabhai Naoroji

    Prints - 42x59 cmRent for $66 /mo
    Leonora Carrington by Habib Hajallie
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    Leonora Carrington by Habib Hajallie

    Leonora Carrington

    Prints - 59x42 cmRent for $67 /mo
    Dame Jocelyn Barrow by Habib Hajallie
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    Dame Jocelyn Barrow by Habib Hajallie

    Dame Jocelyn Barrow

    Prints - 59x42 cmRent for $67 /mo
    Fou Ts’ong by Habib Hajallie
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    Fou Ts’ong by Habib Hajallie

    Fou Ts’ong

    Prints - 59x42 cmRent for $67 /mo
    Fou Ts’ong by Habib Hajallie
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    Fou Ts’ong by Habib Hajallie

    Fou Ts’ong

    Drawings - 42x30 cmRent for $375 /mo
    Wampanoag Power by Habib Hajallie
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    Wampanoag Power by Habib Hajallie

    Wampanoag Power

    Prints - 84x59 cm
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    Mary Seacole by Habib Hajallie

    Mary Seacole

    Drawings - 33x27 cmRent for $405 /mo
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    Questions Of Our Day by Habib Hajallie

    Questions Of Our Day

    Drawings - 59x84 cmRent for $990 /mo
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    Unprecedented Facial Hair by Habib Hajallie

    Unprecedented Facial Hair

    Drawings - 42x30 cmRent for $60 /mo
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    Say Your Prayers, Eat Your Vitamins & Don't Be Racist by Habib Hajallie
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    Say Your Prayers, Eat Your Vitamins & Don't Be Racist by Habib Hajallie

    Say Your Prayers, Eat Your Vitamins & Don't Be Racist

    Drawings - 42x59 cmRent for $470 /mo
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    Conceited Selfie by Habib Hajallie

    Conceited Selfie

    Drawings - 21x15 cmRent for $75 /mo

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