New Collection Release | Represented by The London Art Exchange
Few artists capture attention as quickly—or as meaningfully—as Gabriel Malak. Since his arrival at The London Art Exchange, Malak has become one of the most compelling new voices in contemporary figurative work. His evolution from emerging talent to household name within the LAX collector community has been fast, but never rushed. With a growing portfolio of high-demand originals and print editions, his rise feels less like a trend and more like the beginning of something lasting. Now, with the launch of his newest collection, Malak steps into a deeper, more introspective phase of his practice—one that explores the intersection between the feminine form and the raw, often unpredictable language of nature.
The new works—some of which are previewed here—mark a shift in tone and texture for Malak. Where earlier pieces like Dancing with the Legends or Tears Untold focused on internal emotion, this collection looks outward. Each portrait is anchored in hyperrealism but layered with painterly abstraction: daisy petals blooming from windswept hair, heavy red florals bleeding into weathered canvas, delicate skin contrasted against eroded, plaster-like backdrops. The women in these works don’t feel posed—they feel unearthed. Softness and intensity coexist, with recurring motifs of decay, bloom, exposure, and resilience. It’s a world where beauty and brutality share space on the same canvas, and the result is emotionally charged, deeply watchable work.
For Malak, this series represents “a kind of elemental storytelling—where the human face holds the same layered history as rock, wood, or water. We weather things. We break and grow.”
A Collector’s Favourite
Since his debut at The London Art Exchange, Malak’s work has consistently resonated with both seasoned collectors and those entering the art world for the first time. His ability to blend precision with vulnerability makes each piece feel deeply intimate, while still polished enough for institutional appeal. The original works often sell before they are officially hung, and his limited print runs—meticulously overseen by the LAX team—have built a steady global following. Clients who acquire his work often describe a feeling of personal connection, even when they discover the piece online.
“He’s one of those rare artists who can stop you in your tracks,” says Christian Shaw, Head of New Business. “Collectors often walk in with one intention and walk out with a Malak.”
Artist of the Month: A Natural Honour
Earlier this year, Malak was named Artist of the Month by The London Art Exchange—an accolade given to just one artist at a time across the full LAX roster. While his technical skill and visual storytelling are undeniable, it’s his quiet consistency and thoughtful growth that have made him a standout.
His ability to maintain emotional authenticity while navigating a growing collector base is rare, and it’s something both the team and his clients notice.
“Gabriel doesn’t try to fit into the market,” notes Layla Shahzad, Social Media & Podcast Creator. “He creates from a place of clarity. The market moves toward him.”
Behind the Canvas: Process and Philosophy
Malak’s process is as methodical as it is emotional. He works in layers—both digital and analog—blending photographic references, texture mapping, and traditional oil techniques to create pieces that feel simultaneously contemporary and timeless.While much of the visual language feels ethereal, the groundwork is rooted in architecture and storytelling. His studio is filled with references: fragments of classical painting, botanical sketches, photographs of abandoned buildings, hand-torn paper textures.
“I’m not interested in clean beauty,” he says. “I’m interested in tension—how fragility sits next to strength, how decay holds colour. The face just happens to be the best place to tell those stories.”
With his newest collection already generating interest from collectors in London, Dubai, and Los Angeles, Malak’s momentum is only growing. Plans for a solo event are currently in discussion at The London Art Exchange’s Soho townhouse, alongside talks of collaborative publishing and a select secondary market release.The work continues to evolve, but the core remains unchanged: a commitment to honest, unguarded expression through technical craft and visual restraint. In a market saturated with aesthetics, Malak offers something deeper: presence.