CURRENT EXHIBITION

Mohd Azmi Bin Mohd Hussin, also known as, Azmi Hussin, is a celebrated artist and cartoonist from Butterworth, Penang. He began his artistic journey in 2013 as a street caricature artist, drawing inspiration from his mentor, Dato' Lat. His debut English cartoon book, Tanjong Life, was published by Clarity Publishing in 2015 and was launched by Dato' Lat at the Made In Penang Interactive Museum. Azmi’s work quickly gained recognition, leading him to become an editorial cartoonist for Buletin Mutiara and Penang Monthly. Over the years, he has published five comic books, with The Little Mamak being named one of Malaysia's Top 50 titles in 2016 and representing the country at the Frankfurt Book Fair.

Azmi holds three Malaysia Book of Records titles, two of which are also listed in the Asia Book of Records. His remarkable achievements include creating 320 live caricatures within 24 hours and producing Malaysia's longest coffee painting, measuring 101 meters. His unique coffee art has garnered international attention, including features on VIU TV in Hong Kong and DISCOVERY Asia. His murals, which adorn Penang's streets and commercial spaces, further solidify his status as an important artist in the local art scene. Notably, in December 2020, Azmi created a mural of Penang's legendary football players at Penang City Stadium.

Beyond his contributions to Malaysia, Azmi has represented Penang on the global stage, promoting local art and tourism in countries such as Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand, with the support of Penang Global Tourism. His artistic repertoire also includes coffee paintings, which earned him a spot in an international coffee art exhibition in Brazil in 2023. With numerous awards to his name, including the PEKOMIK Award for Comics Excellence and the Penang Cartoonist of the Year titles for 2021 and 2022, Azmi continues to leave an indelible mark on the local art scene.

"CARI," his inaugural solo exhibition, functions as both a showcase and a reflective overview of Azmi’s multifaceted creative journey. It offers a glimpse into the diverse aspects of his practice, emphasizing not just the completed works, but also the processes, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped his path.