Fahiem Ul Haq Abdullah

My artistic focus revolves around Islamic geometric patterns, allowing me to delve into themes of spirituality, cultural identity, and the enduring impact of trauma. Being a part of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community has profoundly shaped my perspective, influenced by our history of persecution and the profound events that have collectively defined our identity.

Through my artistic creations, I endeavor to establish a meaningful conversation between traditional Islamic art forms and contemporary artistic practices. This serves to underscore the ongoing significance and beauty of Islamic geometric patterns within a global framework. My creative process is intensely personal, drawing from my own experiences and emotions. I express these through drawing, sculpting, and painting to craft pieces that evoke powerful emotional connections.

Hailing from a minority group in Pakistan, specifically the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, I confront challenges in self-expression due to the constraints of section 298 of the Pakistan Penal Code. Seeking refuge in the UK for my MFA in Fine Arts, I learned to channel my expressions through subtle language. This led me to develop a unique approach to narrating stories and conveying allegories via the language of geometric visuals, across various mediums including drawing, sculpture, and installation.