Samreen Malik

Desert Solitude

Painting
2026
Acrylic paint, tumeric pigments, and gold leaf on wasli paper and wood
6 inch. x 8 inch.
Painting of a sand cat, a critically endangered species that is rare but inhabits Sindh, Pakistan. Border showcases patterning inspired by Ajrak wood block prints.

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Desert Solitude
Desert Solitude

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Samreen Malik

Acrylic painting, Mixed media

“Through stories of endangered and vulnerable species in Pakistan, my thesis titled “امانت (Amaanat)” emphasizes the interconnectedness of nature and culture and how both are equally at risk of being...” [More]