Dr. Ayesha Siddiqui’s solo exhibition recently opened for the public at Shakir Ali Museum.

The pieces within the “Silence” series possess qualities that defy easy categorization: they are indefinite, exhaustive, complex, unconventional, perplexing, dazzling, repelling, repetitive, and ambiguous. “Silence” delves into the themes of concealment and camouflage through a visual language structured around geometric elements. This vocabulary is constructed from layers of paint and painted grids, consisting of tiny squares and rectangles.

The artworks within the series are intentionally crafted to remain enigmatic, resisting easy interpretation. While some may view this lack of decipherability as akin to viewing blindly, “Silence” is not simply an absence of clarity. Instead, it opens up pathways to visual infinity, both in time and space, inviting viewers to contemplate the boundless possibilities within its abstract forms.

Her abstract paintings burst with colours splashed across the canvas, each hue dancing and swirling in a riotous display of energy and movement. The canvas is divided into three or more segments, creating distinct zones that draw the eye and invite exploration. Each segment offers a unique visual experience, yet together they form a cohesive whole, united by the artist’s masterful use of colour and composition.

As you gaze upon this abstract masterpiece, you are drawn into a world of boundless imagination and emotion, where each splash of colour tells a story waiting to be discovered. It’s a painting that invites you to lose yourself in its kaleidoscope of hues and textures, to explore the infinite possibilities of abstract expression.

Dr Ayesha Siddiqui is a prominent contemporary painter from Pakistan. She holds a doctorate in Art & Design (Studio Practice) from the University of the Punjab in Lahore, Pakistan. Siddiqui is a recipient of the Punjab University Gold Medal for M.A. Fine Arts and also earned a Gold Medal in Master of Computer Science from The National College in Lahore (affiliated with the University of South Asia), where she received six gold medals during her academic journey.

Siddiqui has had the privilege of representing Pakistan in several prestigious art events, including the 13th, 14th, 16th, and 17th Asian Art Biennales in Dhaka, Bangladesh, as well as the 3rd and 4th Asian Art Expos in Beijing, China. With twenty solo exhibitions of her paintings and drawings, Siddiqui has also participated in numerous group shows across Pakistan, Bangladesh, Jordan, China, New Zealand, and the U.K.

Her artwork is featured in significant public, corporate, and private collections worldwide. Siddiqui has garnered multiple prestigious art awards, presented papers at international seminars, and contributed articles on contemporary painting trends in Pakistan to various reputable magazines and journals. Currently, she is engaged in writing her new book.