Abdur Rahman Ghazi
Contemporary Artist | Abstract Expressionist | Self-Taught Visionary

Early Life and Background
Born in Rawalpindi in 1974, Abdur Rahman Ghazi is a self-taught artist whose passion for painting defies conventional paths. Though he holds an MBA degree, his artistic journey began in 2001, initially working with mixed media on paper before transitioning to canvas, which remains his preferred surface.

Artistic Style and Medium
Ghazi works within the realm of contemporary non-representational art, where form, texture, and emotion take precedence over narrative realism. His process is deeply intuitive and experimental, often using oil paint applied with a wide variety of tools brushes, palette knives, paper, fingers, and unconventional materials to create layered, dynamic compositions.

Technique and Approach
This textural, tactile method imbues his paintings with vitality and movement, capturing the viewer’s attention through visual rhythm and balanced abstraction. His works feel alive, reflecting an unfiltered engagement with both material and emotion.

Figurative Elements and Expression
While primarily abstract, Ghazi occasionally integrates figurative elements, adding a surreal and contemplative dimension to his art. These moments of representation within abstraction create contrast and provoke deeper reflection.

Artistic Philosophy
Driven by an unrestrained creative spirit, Ghazi views painting as an emotional and meditative process. His work is ever-evolving, shaped by personal intuition rather than formal training, and is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance in art.