Disrupted Weave

Ghulam H is a contemporary visual artist from Hyderabad, Sindh, a region rich in the heritage of the Indus Valley Civilization. Trained in miniature painting at the National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore, Ghulam’s work challenges the boundaries between high art and low craft, reinterpreting traditional weaving and brick-building techniques within a contemporary artistic framework. Drawing from his Sindhi roots, he integrates artisanal weaving—historically considered “low craft”—with the precision and aesthetics of miniature painting, creating a unique dialogue between tradition and modernity. His technique, defined by simplicity, repetition, and geometric abstraction, opens new possibilities for both the artist and the viewer, transforming textile-based mediums into conceptual art.

Ghulam’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally at renowned institutions. Through his work, he continues to explore the intersection of craft, abstraction, and cultural identity, positioning traditional techniques within contemporary global discourse.