ART
Neices
What sparked your interest in becoming an artist ? I was always interested in colours and shapes from a very young age , but I never wanted to be an artist . Unlike many Pakistani parents , my parents always wanted me to become an artist and supported my talent . They wanted me to go to an art school , which ultimately I refused and ended up going to a business school after finishing my basic education in art .
What inspires your work ? What kind of art do you create ? Mostly , I get inspired by people , the social issues around me and how they interact with the society . I like to create art which speaks to the viewer . I like to create art that is not only nice to look at but has a message behind it .
Mukhtara Mai , Benazir Bhutto , Malala , Noor Jahan and so on , depicting their public image and their private personalities . I have shown my work at Dubai , London , Islamabad , Lahore and Bedford .
What role does the artist have in society ? I would say that artists are public speakers , except they have a different way to communicate . They use their paintings to converse with the public about a particular topic or an issue .
Any specific message you are trying to convey via your work ? Since my inspiration comes from the social issues , I use my art to convey my point of view on a specific issue . It could range from mother-child relationship to women ’ s rights and even adultery . Sometimes the concept of one of my collection flows into another collection . However , there are times when my work is on an entirely different topic .
What is your art philosophy ? Since art is something that should be able to engage the viewer in any form at any level , it is something to ponder about . Thus , I can say that my art should be able to trigger emotions in a viewer .
Tell us a little about your previous exhibitions and the concept behind each exhibition ? I have taken part in various group shows around the world , and each collection had a different concept .
The theme of one of my solo-show was inspired by the women around me and their role in our society .
The other focused on prominent Pakistani women , such as
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