Shahid Hassan BoniB. 1992, Hunza |
'Shahid Hassan Boni’s work explores the tension between nature and the constraints of urban life. Through imagery of roots, cracks, concrete, and emerging light, his paintings reflect resilience, displacement, and the quiet strength of nature. The work traces a psychological journey from darkness toward hope, transformation, and renewal.'
Shahid Hassan Boni is a visual artist based in Hunza Valley, Pakistan. He was awarded with Distinction for his BFA thesis project at National College of Arts, Lahore in 2021. Boni had initially specialized in Indo-Persian Miniature Painting style, but has constantly been experimenting and developing his imagery and technique, which has matured into his unique visual language and style. He is one of the most promising emerging artists of his time and has been showing significant conceptual and technical progress in his art practice. Along with his 2-person show in 2023 and his first solo show in 2024 at Numaish Gah (Lahore), he has exhibited in selected group shows at various galleries of Pakistan since his graduation. Among his most recent group shows is ‘Tangible’ at Freeze, 9 Cork Street, London. He has also worked as an Art Director for an International Feature Film “Yasmeen” and conducted art and design workshops at Hashoo Foundation.
