I am a visual artist predominantly working in the genre of painting. My focus in painting mainly revolves around the experimentation with the surfaces by using multiple mediums and symbolic representation of theme that my work generally carries.

My work speaks about the existential crisis in this mortal world and the state of internal conflict which becomes an everlasting struggle for all of us in attaining true contentment.

Through symbols and metaphors, I try to build my narrative in such a way that allows everyone to interpret the story in their own way based on their own experiences. I do not try to reach answers and solutions but it is an attempt to only pose questions to encourage critical thinking.

Syed Shariq Ayaz

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

2007    Bachelor of Commerce From University of Karachi

1998    Certificate Course of Interior Designing From Pakistan American Cultural Centre

1994    Graduation in Fine Arts (Painting) with First 4th Position (Sind Board) From Karachi School of Arts

1990    1year Certificate Course in Graphic Design with First Class 3rd Position from Karachi School of Arts

EXHIBITIONS

2014    Participated in Roll Call Group Show Exhibition V.M Art Gallery.

2010    Participated in Group Show Exhibition V.M Art Gallery.

2002    Participated in Group Show Exhibition V.M Art Gallery.

1999    Group Show the Arts Gallery Karachi.

1999    Millennium Group Show The Art Council Karachi.

1998    Solo Exhibition Farseems Karachi.

1998    Participated in a Group Show A.S Gallery Karachi.

1997    Participated in a Group Show THE KALAMKAR Karachi.

1997    Group Show Shakir Ali Museum, Lahore.

1997    Group Show, the Artist from Karachi National Gallery Islamabad.

1996    Participated in Psychiatrist Doctor’s Conference and Displayed Painting P.C. Hotel Lahore.

1995    Group Show Sadequain Gallery, Free Hall Karachi.