Untitled, Figurative Painting by Bakhtawar Naqvi, Gouache & Watercolour on Wasli, 10.5 x 13.5 inches

Bakhtawar Naqvi is a Rawalpindi-based visual artist specializing in miniature painting. A 2025 graduate of NCA Rawalpindi, her work explores the dual nature of borders, offering both protection and restriction. Using traditional gad rang technique on wasli with watercolours, she incorporates patterns symbolizing tangible and intangible boundaries, drawing inspiration from the sacred yet confining hashias in miniature art.