Zafar AliB. 1994, Usta Muhammad, Balochistan |
'My work explores Sufism, self-realization, and the idea that unity emerges through diversity. Inspired by the teachings of Sufi thinkers and traditions, particularly *The Conference of the Birds*, I explore the human search for truth, inner transformation, and connection with the Divine. My work reflects on how these timeless ideas transcend religious, cultural, and social boundaries.'
Zafar Ali is an exceptionally articulated emerging artist from Usta Muhammad, Baluchistan. He graduated in Fine Arts from National College of Arts, Lahore in 2020. He was among the few selected artists for the ‘Art Saraye Residency 2023’ where he produced a brilliant body of work and was awarded with ‘Art Saraye Artist Grant’ for his solo show in 2024. He was also the First Prize recipient of ‘Purazm Award 2020’. His works are part of many notable private collections. Lately, he was faculty at prestigious National College of Arts, Lahore. He has exhibited with many galleries including Numaish Gah, O Art Space, Sanat Initiative, Gallery Full Circle, Khamsa Gallery, PNCA, 8B2, Muse Gallery, Satrang Gallery, Artscape Gallery, and in the collaborative online show of LDF x NCA. Lately his works have also been exhibited at Frieze 9 Cork Street, London and Muscat Art, Oman.
