Description
Ajim Juxta examines the future of mankind expressed in a complex landscape of pulsating forms rendered in intricate detail. Kanun Gila (Code of Madness), an original song expressing thoughts on the current state of living, was written by Ajim Juxta and his band in 2009. Brimming with forceful energy, this early work features vibrant colours, contrasting with his other works in a more subdued palette. Often depicting intertwined structures reminiscent of roots alongside elements of science fiction, his compositions convey personal reflections on human development and environmental concerns.
Ajim Juxta, or his real name Raja Azeem Idzham, is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Universiti Teknologi Mara Shah Alam. After having briefly worked as an architect for three years upon graduation, Ajim then turned to his true calling in art. As an artist, Ajim is not afraid to explore new media types. He draws upon ideas of dystopian realities while in pursuit of personal utopias. Ajim views the lives of individuals as being neither here nor there, constantly in a state of discontent, yet lost as to what fulfilment truly entails. His works were described as akin to organic blueprints created to make sense of a world observed from a current perspective. Ajim’s collaborative visual art exhibition entitled Tugu|Ugut was held at PAM Centre, Kuala Lumpur in 2018. He was awarded the Khazanah National Associate Artist Residency, Acme Studios, London, UK in 2017. In 2019, Ajim was awarded the Rimbun Dahan Artist Residency (Jan-May 2019), Kuang, Selangor, Malaysia. His accolades include the Young Art Award Taipei 2016, and Young Guns Award 2016. His recent solo exhibitions include Sakral / i : Small Paintings by Ajim Juxta, Greydea Studio TTDI, Kuala Lumpur (2025), 'imaji X' by Ajim Juxta, Hin Bus Art Depot, Penang (2024) and Lamantara at Core Design Gallery (2022).