Allah – (Ismail Gulgee) ◄ Previous Next ►

Artist: Ismail Gulgee

Date: 1999

Technique: Oil On Canvas

The powerful brushstrokes of this painting read Allah (God in Arabic). Gulgee’s use of thick oil paint is unique, as calligraphy is often practiced on a smaller scale and with finer brushwork and materials. His technique reflects an interest in abstract expressionism which became popular in the 60s and 70s throughout Pakistan.