I was born on 2 January 1975 in Shahpur, a small town on the outskirts of Lahore, into a family where my father practiced law. From my early
school years, I developed a deep interest in calligraphy. Using a traditional reed pen, I practiced neat writing and even created handwritten
newsletters by cutting and pasting letters from daily newspapers to share school activities with my classmates.
Growing up in the suburbs with little exposure to formal art, I worked independently to refine my natural ability. In 1995, during a visit to Lahore
to purchase textbooks, I encountered the seasoned calligrapher Muhammad Sharif Shaeva. I was deeply impressed by his effortless freehand
calligraphy and requested to become his student. Although he initially refused, my determination eventually convinced him to teach me. I
studied the basics of calligraphy under his guidance for two years.
Throughout my journey, I remain grateful for the guidance of mentors such as Askari Mian Irani and for the inspiration I drew from artists like
Shakir Ali, Ahmed Pervaiz, Nayyer Ali Dada, Saleema Hashmi, Gull ji, Ahmed Khan and Muhammad Javed whose contributions have significantly
shaped modern Pakistani art.
“My work revolves around light and life. I see energy in every surface in the shape of mood. Colors unfold in layers, creating textures through
repeated applications of oil, water, and acrylic. The relationship between calmness and struggle is central to my art. Just as oil and water do
not mix, tension and peace exist together in my paintings (faces and figures in dialogues). Through this contrast, I attempt to express vitality,
transformation, and the quiet movement of life.