Uzma Ali

Mashkoor was born in 1948 in Moradabad, India, after which his family migrated to Pakistan. He attended the reputed Karachi School of Art (KSA) and graduated in 1972 with a gold medal. He was a renowned artist worldwide and demonstrated versatility in his style working in abstract, figurative or calligraphy. His distinct style with images appearing through the layers won him great acclaim. The artist sadly passed away February 2025.

A.Q. Arif is a distinguished Pakistani artist who effortlessly blends historical monuments, Islamic and Mughal era architecture, nature, landscapes, and human figures into breathtaking artworks. His paintings encapsulate earthy tones in the shades of dusk, the night sky and moonlight. Arif’s work explores a world, which blends reality and fantasy in perfect harmony. The artist’s seamless transition from watercolors and ink on paper to oil on canvas highlights his exceptional talent.

Abrar is a self-taught artist following in the footsteps of Sadequain and Gulgee. He is a prolific artist who fuses contemporary styles with the romance of classical miniature art. His artworks are multidimensional composing of musical instruments, birds, sinuous female forms, small tiles, vibrant leaves and flowers. The usage of vibrant colors, traditional ethnic patterns and textures bring the paintings to life.

Rind’s artworks illustrate female forms in a classical setting with traditional attire and ornaments. These classic symbols are often paired with Urdu poetry by the great masters Mirza Ghalib, Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Alama Iqbal. Moving seamlessly between acrylic on paper, oil on canvas and ink on paper the artist demonstrates enhanced understanding of line, form and color.