Visual Artist | Environmental Commentator
Born: 1993, Karachi, Pakistan

Education
Behzad Ahmed Warsi graduated with a distinction and a gold medal in Fine Arts from the Arts Council of Pakistan in 2022. His academic excellence was further recognized when he was awarded 3rd place by the Arts Council Institute of Art and Crafts.

Artistic Development
Warsi’s artistic journey was significantly shaped during his long-term apprenticeship under the renowned artist Shahid Rassam, with whom he worked from 2015 to 2022. This formative experience allowed him to refine his technical skills while developing his own distinct conceptual voice.

Artistic Practice
Behzad's work is deeply rooted in environmental themes, exploring the fragility of life through symbolic juxtapositions. His recurring use of unsettling red human figures alongside animal imagery—particularly birds—evokes the consequences of human impact on nature. The depiction of dead birds in his paintings serves as a stark reminder of ecological devastation caused by pollution, climate change, and habitat destruction.

Through this visual language, Behzad draws attention to human responsibility and culpability, creating narratives that challenge viewers to reflect on their role in shaping the planet's future. His art acts as both a mirror and a call to action, encouraging greater environmental consciousness.

Exhibitions and Awards
2024

Currently residing in Islamabad, working with Gallery 6.

2023

Participated in the Arjumand Painting Award at Alhamra Arts Center, Lahore.

Group exhibition Broadcast Vol. II at O Art Space, Lahore.

2022

Group show ArtFest Karachi ‘22 at Sambara Art Gallery.

Final Year Thesis Exhibition, Arts Council of Pakistan.

Received Distinction in Wilson Disease Academics Group Show.

2021

Participated in the World Heritage Art Festival (India–Nepal–Bhutan–Bangladesh), hosted by The Art Pivot in Udaipur, India.

2019–2018

Participated in six group exhibitions across Lahore, Karachi, and India during this period.

Artistic Vision
Behzad Ahmed Warsi’s practice is a powerful commentary on the interconnectedness of life and the environment. By confronting viewers with haunting imagery and potent symbols, his work serves as a visual protest against environmental neglect, urging introspection and collective responsibility.