Exploding Shamsas

Inspired and fascinated by the Arabesque motif of Shamsa, Lubna has used it as a cornerstone in this series.

 

Bol

Inspired by the poem Bol [Speak up] by Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Lubna has made the act of speaking out the central theme of this series.

 

Islamica

This series is inspired by traditional Islamic art and showcases Lubna’s mastery of the art of illumination, also known as 'the art of the book'.

 

Flow

Each painting includes text that ties the colors and style to the literal meaning of the words.

 

F-8/3

The memory filled streets of Islamabad are highlighted with gold leaf and the accompanying text is a poem by Faiz Ahmad Faiz, which he penned while in exile himself.