Yaseen’s artwork is very personal to him; it is the outcome of his experiences, travels, and relationships that he has built over the years. Growing up in both Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and now living in Punjab, he is able to absorb the vast cultural landscapes they have to offer. From a very young age, he worked as a mechanic and also decorated trucks with “Chamak Patti,” which is a medium used to decorate trucks in Pakistan. Through this medium, he was able to study aesthetics and cultural nuances between various regions and styles that a normal inhabitant may not be able to differentiate. He learned the skills from various ‘Ustads’ over the years and converted the skill into an art practice after learning from the best artists in Pakistan at the National College of Arts, Lahore. His abstract patterns, lines, colors, and imagery of objects stem from adoration and respect for manual work as an artist, mechanic, and craftsman. His practice triggers in me questions regarding various art forms that exist around us and helps me use a very common and understandable language of expression to create art while being relevant and embedded in the traditions and history of Pakistan.
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