The Art of a Soul Seeking Salvation

Abstract

Syed Sadequain Ahmed Naqvi is a highly acclaimed painter artist of Pakistan recognized worldwide. Sadequain’s work has drawn much appreciation and criticism alike from the art connoisseurs. His work has actively been analyzed to gain knowledge about the true character of his creations which in turn helps to explain his deeper self as an artist. His work is loaded with enigmatic metaphors having inherently profound connotations. His painting as a medium of expressing his pursuit in life explains the spiritual nature of his quest which is to seek ultimate spiritual salvation. This study is an attempt to explore perception and insight of the artist by analysing the inspirations of his paintings working towards his spiritual goal to achieve salvation as revealed and understood through his artwork. His work is analysed by means of formal and contextual analysis, keeping in view his individualistic style and discreet visual lexis where his characters come alive on canvas as metaphors for his spiritual quest.