Artchowk Gallery in Karachi recently held a solo show displaying Wahab Jaffer’s beautiful paintings. Aesthetically pleasing and a visual treat for all his viewers.

Wahab Jaffer is one of Pakistan’s most renowned and well-respected artists. Not only is he an established artist, locally as well as internationally, he is an art collector himself and has large and varied collection of some of Pakistan’s greatest artists.

He started painting in the 1970’s under the patronage of Pakistan’s iconic painters such as Ahmed Parvez, Ali Imam and Bashir Mirza. One can certainly see the strong influence these artists had on his art.

His vivid and vibrant colour palette, reminiscent of Ahmed Parvez’s bright and cheerful colours in his own work, immediately grabs the attention of the viewers. Bold, sweeping brushstrokes and firm lines dominate the canvas. One can tell that Wahab Jaffer’s biggest inspiration is colour. He once reportedly said, “I love the freedom of putting colour anywhere.”

Portraits and still life paintings, done in abstract style are typical of his usual style. They are bold and make a big impact. His art takes the viewers on a visual journey and is a treat for art collectors as well as art enthusiasts.

Wahab Jaffer, Acrylic on canvas, 36 x 36 Inches

Acrylic on canvas, 36 x 36 Inches

Acrylic on canvas, 12 x 12 Inches

Acrylic on canvas, 12 x 12 Inches

Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 30 Inches

Markers on canvas, 8.5 x 11.5 Inches

Acrylic on canvas, 36 x 24 Inches

Markers on canvas, 8.5 x 11.5 Inches