Jamil Naqsh | |
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| Born | 25 December 1939 |
| Died | 16 May 2019 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | Pakistani, British |
| Education | Ustad Haji Sharif |
| Known for | Painting |
| Notable work | Reclining Nude, Woman with Pigeon |
| Awards | Pride of Performance,Sitara-i-Imtiaz |
| Website | http://www.jamil-naqsh.com/ |
Jamil Naqsh (Urdu:جمِیل نقش), (25 December 1939 – 16 May 2019) was aBritish Pakistanipainter who lived a reclusive life inLondon from 2012 until his death.[1] He briefly studied atNational College of Arts but left before obtaining a degree. His work has been described as idealized and sensual.[2][3][4]
Jamil Naqsh was born inKairana,India in 1939, and later moved toKarachi, Pakistan during the partition
.[1] In his early teens, he had the experience of travelling alone throughChittagong,Calcutta andColombo. He learned a lot about life during that harsh journey. He also gained a great respect for the art traditions of the past while travelling. This journey's impressions later influenced his thinking and work.[3]
Naqsh trained as aminiaturist under formerNational College of Arts professor Ustaad Haji Sharif inLahore beginning in 1953.[3][2] He left the National College of Arts without completing his degree as he felt it was the experience not the qualification that was important.[3] He left Pakistan in 2012 and settled inLondon,United Kingdom.[5][6]
On 7 May 2019, due to pneumonia, Naqsh was admitted toSt Mary’s Hospital in London,[7] where he died nine days later at the age of 79.[2]
Naqsh mostly paintedpigeons. He also painted women, often integrating them with the elements of horses, pigeons or children. He grew up seeing pigeons flutter around in his courtyard; thus, much of his work included drawings of pigeons.[1] He set up his Karachi studio in a rooftop garden where pigeons were allowed to move around freely and were welcomed as visitors.[3]
Naqsh was influenced by the works of Indian, Pakistani and European masters, includingPablo Picasso andJean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres.[8] In June 2012, an untitled piece by Naqsh was sold for about PKR 6.3 million atBonhams.[9]
Some of his exhibits are listed below:
Naqsh also paintedIslamic calligraphy in his modern style with unique and bold brush strokes. His calligraphic style maintained the basic elements of art, with special emphasis on 'line'.[3] Since 1996, the Jamil Naqsh Foundation and Museum have been run by his family members inKarachi, Pakistan.[1][2] In December 2017, the Jamil Naqsh Museum was inaugurated byAitzaz Ahsan inDefence Housing Authority, Karachi.[12][13]
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