About the work

The work, titled ‘The Brick Wall’, serves as a multifaceted symbol. It embodies the concepts of home, family and a Sanctuary for Protection, juxtaposed with its representation of a societal construct. The wall, constructed from stamps made of my handmade miniature terracotta bricks dipped in water-based inks, acts as a living canvas reflecting the layers of history, akin to the skin of society – showcasing its age, strength, power and possession. This  creation is a poignant letter penned in memory of my homeland, Lahore, Pakistan, evoking the vivid imagery of the beautiful red bricks that surrounded me.

Date and country of birth

1982, PK

Career Highlights

Solo exhibition: The story of an outsider, Wardown Museum & Gallery, Luton, UK (2023).

Group exhibitions: Beyond the Page, MK Gallery, Milton Keynes, UK (2023); Miniature 2.0, Pera Museum, Istanbul, Turkey (2020); Deeper Within its Silence, Devi Art Foundation, Delhi, India (2018); The New Minimalists, Abron Art Center, New York, USA (2018); Contemporary Art & Islamic Tradition, at Katonah Museum, New York, USA (2018). Arts Residency in Wardown House Museum & Gallery, Luton, UK (2023). Represented Pakistan in 19th Asian Art Biennale, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2022); Global Talent, Exceptional Artist Award by Arts Council England (2021). An article Top energizing Artist To Watch, Modern Painters Magazine (2018)