Art with Shahid

Shahid Malik is a visual artist based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He completed his BFA from the National College of Arts, Lahore in 2017 specializing in Miniature Painting where he was awarded Honors for his efforts. He completed his MFA from Punjab University College of Arts & Design in 2023. Recently he has participated in National Bank of Fujairah award and is recognized as highly commended artist. He has showcased his artworks in group exhibitions in National Bank of Fujairah art award 2023 at Firetti Contemporary, Dubai and is accredited as highly commented artist. He was also one of the ‘Artists in Residence’ at the Karbath 02, artist residency in 2019. Select. His most of the work is in global context of climatic changes around the world.

Artist Statement:
My work is regarding accumulation of plastic in our surroundings and its climatic consequences.  Complicated nature of transition, dichotomous illusion, and transformation of material within the waste and garbage grabbed my attention towards this synopsis. This diversity of material, color palette, a new form of landscape and cityscape inspired me to paint it.