Nature’s Code 1

Qasim’s latest work explores the resilience of trees. They stand strong through adversity, with their branches outstretched like open arms, welcoming us into their embrace. Trees provide comfort, shelter, and joy to all, without discrimination. In literature and mythology, they are often depicted as the abodes of nature spirits. Ancient cultures, such as the Greeks and Persians, used the motif of the world tree, its
roots wrapped around the Earth and its branches reaching the heavens, as a symbol of human potential to ascend from the material realm to the spiritual or to access mystical planes of existence. The Tree of Life, in particular, is a recurring theme in art, representing the unity and connection between Heaven and Earth, the past and present, and the cycle of death and rebirth. The cracks and wrinkles in tree bark are my main source of inspiration. Trees, much like humans, bear these physical marks that tell a story. These features reveal a tree’s age and how long it has endured, just as the lines on a human face reflect the wisdom of our elders. By examining the external structure of the tree, he seeks to uncover the deeper essence of its reality. His work draws from the ancient techniques of miniature painting, which further deepens his connection to the themes of endurance and timelessness.