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Habib Hajallie's Meticulous Ballpoint Pen Drawings Examine the Depths of Emotion

In ballpoint pen on found fragments of philosophical and historical texts, Habib Hajallie delves into the emotional realm of memory, connection, and loss. The Kent-based artist often celebrates Black cultural figures and beloved family members, along with examining his own personal experiences as a British man of Sierra Leonean and Lebanese heritage. In his current solo exhibition, Black & Blue at Larkin Durey, Hajallie grapples with the devastating stillbirth of his daughter.

 

Read the full piece by Kate Mothes on the Colossal website:  Habib Hajallie Colossal magazine feature

 

 

May 12, 2026