Samreen Malik

The River’s Protector

Painting
2026
Acrylic paint, turmeric pigment, gold leaf and mirror tiles on wood
8 in. x 8 in.
Painting of the Indus River dolphin, an endangered species in Punjab, Pakistan. Border features inspired by traditional Phulkari embroidery.

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The River’s Protector
The River’s Protector

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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]