Contemporary Art & Islamic Calligraphy
M.A. Bukhari
Bridging Islamic calligraphy with modern abstraction through impasto, cubism, and vibrant expressionism.
Portfolio
Selected Works
Collection
Recent Works
Noor-e-Ilahi
Karachi Seascape at Dawn
Ism-e-Azam Series III
Cubist Minaret
Emerald Valley
Color Fields of Devotion
Golden Silence
The Method
Process & Intention
Each painting is a journey from spiritual contemplation to physical expression. Through layers of thick impasto paint and carefully composed calligraphic forms, the artwork emerges as a bridge between the divine and the tangible — a visual manifestation of Noor, the divine light.
01 — Concept
Every painting begins with spiritual contemplation — finding the intersection of tradition and expression.
02 — Composition
Laying out calligraphic forms, geometric structures, and color relationships on the canvas.
03 — Layering
Building up thick impasto layers, each adding depth — sometimes 30 to 40 layers of paint.
04 — Refinement
Final details, color balancing, and spiritual intention — ensuring the painting carries energy.
The Artist
M.A. Bukhari
Contemporary painter & calligrapher from Karachi, blending Islamic calligraphy with modern abstraction and impasto technique.
Full Biography20+
Years Experience
200+
Paintings Created
50+
Exhibitions
12
Collections
Commissions & Inquiries
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