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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    A Titan by Habib Hajallie
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    A Titan by Habib Hajallie

    A Titan

    Drawings - 21x15 cmRent for $160 /mo
    Folktales of Freetown by Habib Hajallie
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    Folktales of Freetown by Habib Hajallie

    Folktales of Freetown

    Drawings - 42x60 cmRent for $185 /mo
    Sierra ‘Murican by Habib Hajallie
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    Sierra ‘Murican by Habib Hajallie

    Sierra ‘Murican

    Collage - 30x42 cmRent for $165 /mo
    Ghetts by Habib Hajallie
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    Ghetts by Habib Hajallie

    Ghetts

    Drawings - 21x15 cmRent for $75 /mo
    Anatomical Study by Habib Hajallie
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    Anatomical Study by Habib Hajallie

    Anatomical Study

    Drawings - 30x21 cmRent for $65 /mo
    Gbugbu by Habib Hajallie
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    Gbugbu by Habib Hajallie

    Gbugbu

    Drawings - 21x15 cmRent for $67 /mo
    Where Are You Really From? by Habib Hajallie
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    Where Are You Really From? by Habib Hajallie
    Le Wi Lan Krio II by Habib Hajallie
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    Le Wi Lan Krio II by Habib Hajallie

    Le Wi Lan Krio II

    Drawings - 30x21 cmRent for $56 /mo
    Newham General by Habib Hajallie
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    Newham General by Habib Hajallie

    Newham General

    Prints - 30x21 cmRent for $45 /mo
    Can I Touch Your Hair? by Habib Hajallie
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    Can I Touch Your Hair? by Habib Hajallie

    Can I Touch Your Hair?

    Prints - 42x60 cmRent for $66 /mo
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    Jammer by Habib Hajallie

    Jammer

    Drawings - 30x21 cmRent for $42 /mo
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    Tupac by Habib Hajallie

    Tupac

    Drawings - 21x15 cmRent for $80 /mo
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    Chief Mo by Habib Hajallie

    Chief Mo

    Drawings - 21x15 cmRent for $60 /mo
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    Ballpoint pen Owl  by Habib Hajallie

    Ballpoint pen Owl

    Prints - 30x21 cmRent for $35 /mo
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    Extended Syllables by Habib Hajallie

    Extended Syllables

    Prints - 21x30 cmRent for $35 /mo
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    Dave, an Englishman by Habib Hajallie

    Dave, an Englishman

    Drawings - 30x21 cmRent for $80 /mo

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