Bazil Habib

Merit Prize in APA 2023

Bazil received his intermediate degree in Fine Arts from Government College University (Lahore), before graduating from the National College of Arts Lahore in 2020 with a degree in Fine Arts, majoring in painting. Bazil draws inspiration from his love of night light photography, which he incorporates into his painting practice. In 2022, he served as a resident artist at Studio RM and is currently assuming his role as a drawing instructor there. Bazil’s work has been exhibited in numerous shows, including at O Art Space, Sanat Initiative, Koel Gallery, Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA), Ejaz Art Gallery, VM Art Gallery, Artescape Gallery, Pakistan Art Forum, and Satrang Art Gallery.

ARTIST STATEMENT:

“When we think about art and its basic forms, the play of colour is an important aspect to consider. I’m fascinated by the impact of color on the human psyche, and how it can be used to create powerful emotional responses. In my work, I explore the interplay of colors to create dynamic and chaotic compositions that engage the viewer on a visceral level. My inspiration comes from my love of night photography, particularly urban scenes with rich, saturated colors. I capture these scenes in my paintings by distilling and deconstruct the fragmentary and shapeless memories in my mind into precise, minimal and geometrical forms. The overlaying windows, steps, and spaces in my paintings are a metaphor for the complex and often fragmented nature of the human. Through my art, I seek to create a dialogue between the viewer and the work, evoking emotional responses that transcend language and culture.”