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Naemal Afzal

Lines of Tradition

Illustration
2026
Digital Media
11"x16"
“Lines of Tradition” celebrates culture and its beauty through the intricate work that defines it, particularly line work. It highlights practices such as henna, kajal, and textile-making, with hands representing each tradition. The composition connects them through their key materials, a henna cone, thread, and a kajal container, emphasizing unity and craftsmanship.

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2026, GradEx 111
OCAD University

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