Artist statement:

An artist often faced a question “in what age did he started painting” But I am in a view that art starting is not an age counter issue. However, it can be said when one is provided such a chance and environment then one’s art derived out. This situation can occur at any time. I believe art can change someone’s perception towards the world. My work reflects on environmental concerns and addresses our mankind’s relationship to the natural world – as we perceive it and interact with it. We –modern modern society have become increasingly disconnected from nature.

Biography:

Abu Hanzla is a visual artist and art instructor, currently lives and works in Faisalabad. His father has always been a great source of inspiration to turn him into an artist.

Graduated from Institute of art & design Faisalabad (Bachelors in fine arts, major in painting) 2015-19

Visiting lecturer at Lahore College for Women University

Group Shows:

Participated in a group show of paintings at Faisalabad Art Council 2016

Participated in a group show of paintings at Faisalabad art council 2017

Participated in a group show of paintings at Sarina Hotels Faisalabad 2017

Participated in an art exhibition at Pakistan- China Friendship center Islamabad 2018

Participated in Young Artists Art Exhibition titled “current” at Alhamra Art center Lahore 2019

Participated in an exhibition titled “Konplen” at Nukta Gallery Islamabad 2019

Participated in a group show of calligraphy paintings at Faisalabad Art Council 2019

Thesis show at Institute of Art and Design GCU Faisalabad 2019

Participated in an exhibition titled “Traditions and modernity” at Nukta gallery Islamabad, a collateral event of “Islamabad Art Festival” 2019.

Participated in international watercolor biennale at CEAD (Center of Excellence in Art & Design) Hyderabad Sindh 2020

Participated in a group art exhibition at Alhamra Art Center Lahore titled “Resilience” 2020

Participated in a group exhibition at Ejaz Art Gallery Lahore titled “phenomenal treat” 2020

Academic Achievements:

Got 1st position in all Pakistan painting competition held at Bahaudin Zakria University Multan 2018.

Got 1st Position in interdepartmental competition held at Institute of art and design GCUF. 2018

Got 1st position in all Pakistan painting competition held at University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad 2018.

Got 2nd Position in all Pakistan painting competition held at college of art and design, Punjab University Lahore. 2017