Pak Green Light

Abdul R (b. 1995) is a visual artist and educator based in Lahore, Pakistan. Trained in traditional techniques at the Naqsh School of Arts, he earned his BFA in Visual Arts from Beaconhouse National University in 2020 with a fully funded scholarship and distinction. His work has been showcased in esteemed exhibitions both nationally and internationally, including the International Watercolors Society Biennale (2017, 2018), Art Arcane (2019), and in several galleries of Pakistan.  His innovative QR code-themed artworks are part of the permanent collection at Ambiance Boutique Art Hotels. AB currently teaches at Beaconhouse National University, Lahore.

Abdul R’s work bridges the past and future, merging traditional art with cutting-edge AR and VR technology. His paintings, enhanced with augmented reality, bring historical hallmarks, multiculturalism, religion, and ancient civilizations—like the Egyptians and Greeks—to life. By reimagining famous statues with futuristic elements, alongside themes of cartoons and gaming, he creates immersive experiences that evoke curiosity and wonder. His goal is to offer an imaginative escape, using technology to transform still art into dynamic, interactive narratives. Merging paintings with AR and VR has enabled him to create an entirety of new and enticing concepts brought to life through rapidly advancing technology.

Pak_Green Light is a political commentary on control, surveillance, and power dynamics in Pakistan. The painting critiques the intersection of technology and governance, where authority dictates movement—who gets a “green light” and who is forced to stop. By juxtaposing national and regional symbols, it raises questions about autonomy, state influence, and the digital mechanisms used to monitor and regulate society. The augmented reality element enhances this discourse, symbolizing the evolving nature of control in an increasingly technological world.