Painting
Desert Solitude
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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Fading Feathers
Painting of a Kashmir Flycatcher. A vulnerable species of bird that resides in Pakistan-administered Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Border features patterning inspired by Kashida embroidery.
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Ghost of the Mountains
Painting of a snow leopard. A critically endangered species that resides across Northern Pakistan, primarily in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. Border features patterning inspired by Charsuti embroidery.
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Lonely Forest Wanderer
Painting of the Asiatic black bear, or Balochistan black bear. A critically endangered species in Balochistan, Pakistan. Border features patterning that is inspired by traditional Doozi embroidery.
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Mystical Majesty
Painting of a Markhor. An endangered species of mountain goat that primarily resides in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Border showcases patterning inspired by Swati embroidery.
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The River’s Protector
Painting of the Indus River dolphin, an endangered species in Punjab, Pakistan. Border features inspired by traditional Phulkari embroidery.
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To Love Is To Cherish
“To Love Is To Cherish” highlights the importance of protecting vulnerable and endangered species and of conserving culture and traditional practices. The artwork features figures dressed in traditional garments and accessories representing each... More
Work by
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]