Dr. Dzul Afiq Zakaria is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Creative Arts, University of Malaya, and an interdisciplinary scholar whose work bridges visual arts practice, philosophy, and cultural research. With over a decade of experience spanning academia and the creative industry, he integrates artistic inquiry with scholarly investigation, particularly within the domains of Islamic aesthetics, Malay visual culture, and contemporary art discourse. Trained in fine arts, design, and technology, Dr. Dzul combines the sensibility of an abstract expressionist artist with the analytical perspective of an art philosopher. His research explores the intersection of spirituality, cultural identity, and visual language, with particular emphasis on the philosophical concept of Mujarad and its manifestation in modern Malay and Islamic art traditions. Beyond research and teaching, he contributes actively to academic leadership, supervision, and international scholarly engagement. He has published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at international conferences, and serves as an examiner, reviewer, and advisor across various academic platforms. Dr. Dzul’s professional trajectory reflects a commitment to advancing art education, cultivating critical discourse in visual culture, and fostering cross-cultural dialogues between tradition, philosophy, and contemporary artistic practice.