Nizar Kamal Ariffin plays with intricate thread-like interwoven permutations that invite scrutiny. Whether in a square or mandala-like circle, the lines and meshwork within relate to personal growth, freedom and spirituality. Nizar became active when he joined Senika (Pahang Art Society) in 1984 and became a resident artist at the Taman Seni Budaya in Pahang, and the next year, he had dual first solos in Kuantan (Hyatt Hotel) and Kuala Lumpur (City Hall). He graduated with a BFA at the Universiti Sains Malaysia in 1986 and moved to Kuala Lumpur in 1993. He joined the Conlay Art Colony commune in Kuala Lumpur in 1998. In 1999 and 2000, he received Honourable Mentions in the Philip Morris Asean Art Awards – Malaysia competitions. His artworks are included in private and public collections such as Sime Darby Convention Centre, Citibank, and Hilton Sentral.