Tassaduq Sohail (1930–2017) was a legendary Pakistani artist and short-story writer whose work bridged the worlds of Urdu literature and modern surrealism. Born in Jalandhar and later based in London for four decades, he initially gained fame as a “raconteur” before teaching himself to paint at St. Martin’s School of Art. His signature style often described as gothic and satirical used a unique “sculptural” technique where he carved intricate, often haunting figures out of thick layers of oil paint. Whether depicting the moral decay of humanity, the grace of animals, or the mysteries of nature, Sohail’s canvases served as visual fables that earned him a place in prestigious institutions like Tate Britain and the Victoria and Albert Museum.