Contemporary Artist | Miniature Painting | Visual Storyteller of Nature

Anab Yousaf, born in 2001 in Bhakkar, Pakistan, is a contemporary visual artist currently based in Gujranwala. Her artistic journey began with formal training in Fine Arts at Post Graduate College, Gujranwala. She later earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Miniature Painting from the University of Gujrat in 2024.

Anab’s work reflects a versatile and exploratory approach, spanning multiple mediums including Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Digital Art, Printmaking, and Miniature Painting. She merges traditional techniques with modern sensibilities, creating a unique dialogue between heritage and innovation.

Artistic Practice
Anab Yousaf’s practice centers around the hidden beauty of the natural world, particularly focusing on sand particles. Through microscopic exploration, she magnifies these often-overlooked elements, translating their intricate textures and patterns into compelling visual narratives. Her art invites viewers to contemplate the vast universe contained within the smallest fragments of nature.

Her evolving body of work combines traditional miniature painting methods with contemporary visual approaches, offering new perspectives on nature, existence, and the interconnectedness of all things.

Selected Exhibitions & Projects
Group Exhibitions

Young Artist Exhibition – VM Art Gallery, Karachi (2025)

Alhamra Young Artist Exhibition – Ustad Allah Bux Art Gallery, Lahore (2025)

Academic Exhibitions

Thesis Exhibition (Degree Show) – University of Gujrat (2024)

Student Art Display of Mini Thesis – Sadequain Block, University of Gujrat (2023)

Competitions & Projects

Wall Art Competition – Aziz Bhatti Hospital Road, Gujrat (2023)

Wall Art Competition – Kharian Cantt (2022)

Group Project: Sadequain Painting Restoration "Treasure of Time" – University of Gujrat (2023)