I began my formal art training studying graphic design at the Department of Fine Arts, Punjab University, Lahore. Pakistan.
I have always been attracted to abstract geometric art. When I started out as an art student I was looking closely at the art, artefacts, and architecture of both western and non-western cultures. Being brought up in Lahore, Pakistan – a city rich in culture and history I had all the opportunities to visit, see and feel attracted to the beauty of Islamic art, architecture and geometry in details.
The simplified beauty of a single geometric form always allured me to create something exciting and different with a refreshing modern twist. Each of my paintings is a symmetrical, proportional and a balanced arrangement of recognisable shapes coming together to generate a myriad of stunning designs that captivate the viewer with a kaleidoscope of visual interest. An interesting manipulation of vibrant colours and light makes my work pop out as a stunning piece of art.
My paintings are a result of a three-part process that develops as it goes along. Line is my main ingredient, either straight or curved. Next, I scan that module and transfer the image onto the computer repeating, reversing or transposing, looking for interesting design manipulations in terms of colours and visual appeal before settling down on the canvas for final execution. The principal aspect of my painting technique revolves around careful registration of precisely defined areas of colour against one another. The pigment has to be absolutely flat and opaque. The meticulous execution and the absence of visible brushstrokes fortify the feeling I want to convey: an interplay of pure form, colour and light.
