Born in 1993 in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Putra Nazri is a prodigious talent in the art scene. He initiated his academic journey in Fine Arts with a diploma in 2011 and furthered his studies with a BA Hons in Fine Arts from Universiti Teknologi Mara in 2013. Since his graduation, Putra has dedicated himself as a full-time artist, based in U12, Shah Alam. His artwork, reflecting his innate artistic prowess, has graced numerous exhibitions primarily in the Klang Valley. These venues include notable galleries like Segaris Art Centre, Artcube, Nadine Fine Art, and Artas Galeri. Furthermore, his creations have found permanent residences in both corporate and private collections.
Throughout his burgeoning career, Putra Nazri has been lauded with accolades for his exceptional talent. Some significant recognitions include being a finalist for the KAREX Art Against Aids in 2019, the Nando’s Art Innitiative in 2017, and securing the first place in the Pertandingan Lakar Seni Silang Budaya in 2016. His prowess was further celebrated when he was recognized as one of the Top 13 Best Artists at the Malaysian Emerging Artist Award in 2022.
A snapshot of his exhibitions reveals a relentless dedication to his craft. His solo exhibition, “WINDS OF CHANGE,” was showcased at Artas Galeri, Damansara in 2022. In the same year, his works were featured in “NAFAS BARU” at Segaris Art Centre and the Malaysia Emerging Artist Award at GLO Damansara, among others. 2021 was equally eventful, with exhibitions like “I AM n ARTIST” at Core Design Gallery and “ROMANSA” at Artas Galeri. This impressive timeline traces back to 2019 with shows like “Art in Vasion” at Nadine Fine Art and “Sama Sama Art Exhibition” at White Box, Publika. As a beacon of Malaysia’s contemporary art scene, Putra Nazri continues to shape and inspire the artistic landscape.
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