Aisha Imdad, “The Gardens of Eternity: Bagh-i-Wah Series I” (detail), watercolor and gouache, 2022.

Aisha Imdad

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Drawing inspiration from her homeland in Pakistan, Aisha Imdad’s miniature paintings are inspired by historical depictions of Chaharbagh gardens, a style of garden influenced by the artistic traditions of the Persian and Mughal empires and found across Central and South Asia. During her residency at Denver Botanic Gardens, Imdad will explore how cultivated gardens connect humans to the natural world across time and culture.

 

About the Artist

Based in Texas, Aisha Imdad uses watercolor and gouache to create paintings exploring the myths, folktales and history of South Asia. Imdad is the former Chairperson and Head of the Department of Art and Design at COMSATS University, Islamabad, Pakistan. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master in Visual Arts from the National College of Arts, Lahore, Pakistan, and her works have been exhibited throughout Pakistan and the United States.

 

Gallery

Aisha Imdad, “The Gilded Gardens of Fidelity: Bagh-i-Wafa series II,” watercolor, 2022.
Aisha Imdad, “The Gilded Gardens of Fidelity: Bagh-i-Wafa series II,” watercolor, 2022.
Aisha Imdad, “The Gardens of Eternity: Bagh-i-Wah Series II,” watercolor and gouache, 2022.
Aisha Imdad, “The Gardens of Eternity: Bagh-i-Wah Series II,” watercolor and gouache, 2022.
Aisha Imdad, “The Gilded Gardens of Fidelity: Bagh-i-Wafa Series III,” watercolor, gouache and gold leaf, 2022.
Aisha Imdad, “The Gilded Gardens of Fidelity: Bagh-i-Wafa Series III,” watercolor, gouache and gold leaf, 2022.
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