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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    Godfather by Habib Hajallie
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    Godfather by Habib Hajallie

    Godfather

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

    Stranger

    Drawings - 30x21 cmRent for $100 /mo
    Allegory Of Self-Censorship by Habib Hajallie
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    Allegory Of Self-Censorship by Habib Hajallie

    Allegory Of Self-Censorship

    Prints - 60x42 cmRent for $60 /mo
    Folktales From Freetown by Habib Hajallie
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    Folktales From Freetown by Habib Hajallie

    Folktales From Freetown

    Drawings - 21x15 cmRent for $50 /mo
    Hajjah Aliya by Habib Hajallie
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    Hajjah Aliya by Habib Hajallie

    Hajjah Aliya

    Prints - 21x30 cmRent for $35 /mo
    To Freetown by Habib Hajallie
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    To Freetown by Habib Hajallie

    To Freetown

    Collage - 55x45 cmRent for $165 /mo
    Farma Tami by Habib Hajallie
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    Farma Tami by Habib Hajallie

    Farma Tami

    Drawings - 30x21 cm
    Sir Samuel Lewis by Habib Hajallie
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    Sir Samuel Lewis by Habib Hajallie

    Sir Samuel Lewis

    Drawings - 15x11 cm
    A British Hall of Fame by Habib Hajallie
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    A British Hall of Fame by Habib Hajallie

    A British Hall of Fame

    Drawings - 84x90 cm
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    Dame Jocelyn Barrow by Habib Hajallie

    Dame Jocelyn Barrow

    Drawings - 42x30 cm
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    JME by Habib Hajallie

    JME

    Drawings - 21x15 cm
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    Godfather by Habib Hajallie

    Godfather

    Drawings - 21x15 cm
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    Wampanoag Power by Habib Hajallie

    Wampanoag Power

    Drawings - 59x42 cm
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    Frida by Habib Hajallie

    Frida

    Drawings - 21x15 cm
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    Madi Dangerously by Habib Hajallie

    Madi Dangerously

    Drawings - 42x30 cm

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