Bagh

Bagh - The Illuminated Sanctuary

This artwork is a contemporary homage to the classical hashiya, or decorative border, characteristic of Mughal manuscript illumination. The artist surrounds the central sacred text—a poignant verse from Surah Ar-Rum with a sprawling floral landscape. Delicate lilies and vines are rendered with a jewel-like precision, while an inner geometric pattern provides a disciplined frame of gold and deep lapis. This creates a balanced threshold between the organic growth of the outer garden and the stillness of the calligraphic verse. It is a work that captures the essence of "paradise on earth," offering a professional yet deeply personal reflection on the beauty of Divine love and companionship.

 وَمِنْ آيَاتِهِ أَنْ خَلَقَ لَكُم مِّنْ أَنفُسِكُمْ أَزْوَاجًا لِّتَسْكُنُوا إِلَيْهَا وَجَعَلَ بَيْنَكُم مَّوَدَّةً وَرَحْمَةً ۚ إِنَّ فِي ذَٰلِكَ لَآيَاتٍ لِّقَوْمٍ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ

"And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquillity in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy."

Surah Ar-Rum 30:21

Watercolours and 24 karat shell-gold on 300gsm hot-pressed watercolour paper

A4

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