Gulzar Ali

Gulzar Ali (b.1996) is a printmaker based in Lahore, Pakistan. He graduated with a Master's in Fine
Arts from the University of Punjab in 2022, and received his Bachelor in Fine Art from the
University of Balochistan in 2018. Originally from Dera Murad Jamali, Ali is inspired by his
hometown and his work reflects his interest in the people and landscapes there. Using
woodcut as his primary technique, Ali creates intricate works with each color requiring a
separate carved plate. Ali’s work received the Best Artwork Award at the Young Artists
Exhibition at Alhamra Art Gallery in 2022. He has also participated in online exhibitions,
including one by Megalo Print Studio in Australia.
Art Statement 
As humans, we work and struggle and wait for a time of comfort the time of comfort that
follows. A good grade after studying, good health after working out, a pay-cheque at the
end of the month, and peace after trials. This is the way life works. We struggle and then
wait for our time to rest. We suffer and then we experience relief. Without hope of
achievement, we find our struggles useless. My work captures the moment of happiness
after achieving the simple goals of life. 
 
I use woodcut as my medium, it is a labor-intensive process, wher...

MFA Printmaking from Punjab University College of Art and Design Lahore, Pakistan
BFA Visual Arts from the University of Balochistan Quetta, Pakistan

2022 Peace and Prosperity Through Art Exhibition at Baku Photography House, Icherisheher Baku, Azerbaijan

2022 Relief Online Exhibition by Megalo Print Studio, Australia

2022 Around the Corner 18th Young Artists Exhibition at Alhamra Arts Council, Lahore

2020 16th Emerging Talent Exhibition at VM Art Gallery, Karachi, Pakistan

2020 Resilience 16th Young Artists Exhibition at Alhamra Arts Council, Lahore, Pakistan

2019 Shadow Group Exhibition at Browne Gymkhana, Quetta, Pakistan