Neel, Figurative Painting by Akif Suri, Gouache on Wasli, 27.5 x 38.5 inches

Aakif Suri, born in 1982 in Dera Ghazi Khan, is a Pakistani artist renowned for blending traditional miniature painting with contemporary mixed-media techniques. Educated at the National College of Arts, Lahore, he explores themes of identity, power, and societal divisions. His work has been showcased internationally, and he contributes to academia through teaching roles at various Pakistani art institutions.