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Rafiee's iconic paintings are inspired by his travels through distant regions across the globe. His bold colour palette is associated with the style of fauvism, a 20th century movement that embraced the use of intense colours and bold brushwork. Rafiee's recollections of his travels are expressed through his use of vivid colours, dynamic shapes, and delicate mark-making. His varied brushwork, ranging from lyrical lines to organic gestures, imbues the canvas with a sense of rhythm and vitality, evoking the poetic encounters in his sojourns. He first pursued his studies at the De Vrije Academie, Voor Beeldende Kunst, The Hague (1980), before completing a Diploma in Printmaking at the Mara Institute of Technology in 1985. He later attained his MA in Fine Prints at Manchester Polytechnic, England, in 1987. Over the course of his career, he has received numerous accolades, including the Minor Award at Salon Malaysia (1991), recognition in the Young Contemporary Artists competition (1984 and 1985), a Juror's Award at the Malaysian chapter of the Philip Morris ASEAN Art Award (1994), and 2nd Prize in the Malaysian Art Open (1994). Dedicated in the field of education as well as art practice, he taught at ITM and in the Seychelles between 1991 and 1993. In January 2022, he presented a solo exhibition, Overland, jointly organised by Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers and Galeri Prima, Kuala Lumpur. His latest solo exhibition titled Rafiee Ghani In Morocco was held in 2025.