Love is Blooming in the Air

Ali (b. November 1996) is a multidisciplinary artist based in Lahore. He earned his bachelor’s degree in fine arts, specializing in painting, from the National College of Arts, Lahore, in 2021. Alongside painting, he has a deep interest in performing arts, sculpture, music, and film. His work blends abstraction and realism, capturing imagery and movement in a distinct style. Ali’s work has been featured in several group exhibitions. His work has also been published in the UK magazine LAZIN. His pieces are part of numerous private collections both locally and internationally.

Ali’s artistic practice revolves around the study of mark-making, drawing from daily actions and movements. He observes, imagines, and combines marks to form compelling visuals. His creative process is an ongoing struggle between body, mind, and heart—balancing the conscious and unconscious to capture the essence of an entity’s action and behavior in a specific moment. Deeply intrigued by the process itself, he views art as a reaction to an action, an irreversible visual outcome. This curiosity drives him to create spontaneous yet controlled marks, forming an evolving universe on canvas. His work embodies a continuous transformation—shaped by effort, exploration, and an insatiable hunger for discovery. Nature serves as his primary inspiration, being the purest and most beautiful art form. Theater and music also play a significant role in his practice, influencing his approach to art as a performative experience. For him, art exists without boundaries or restrictions, allowing limitless experimentation. He primarily works with black, white, and grey, embracing their simplicity and depth as reflections of life’s nuances.