UNVER SHAFI KHAN

 

Unver Shafi Khan was born in 1961 in Karachi, Pakistan. He graduated in 1984 from Kenyon College, U.S.A. with a B.A. in English Literature.

With a deep and abiding interest in poetry and fascination with the natural world it is the human form that remains central to his work.

His signature large anthropomorphic landscapes in oil have a lucidity and sensuality of the best abstract tradition; as a critic wrote recently: "this is canvas quivering with touch".

His meticulously observed acrylic 'miniatures' – collectively titled
Fabulist – use a striking jewel-like visual narrative full of sexual wit and innuendo.

Paintings in both mediums have the undeniable effervescence of a spirituality that links art and sex.

Unver works out of his studio by the sea in Karachi.

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'The Pout' Fabulist 138

The Pout: Fabulist no. 138
Acrylic on canvas 2008, 12"x12"

'Head' Fabulist 132

Head: Fabulist no. 132
Acrylic on canvas 2007, 12"x12"

May I Feel Said He: Fabulist no. 168
Acrylic on canvas 2007, 15"x15"

Homage To Souza
Oil on canvas 2007, 6ftx5ft

Still Life
Oil on canvas 2007, 7ftx7ft

Form
Oil on canvas 2006, 5ftx3ft

 

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