- Bibliographic Note
Arif Ansari is a talented visual artist based in Karachi, known for his beautiful landscape paintings. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2000 and has since participated in numerous national and international exhibitions, followed by additional training in watercolor and oil painting. He has also worked as an interior designer and now teaches art at a prestigious school, blending his creative skills with his educational background.
- Artwork Review
Arif Ansari’s landscape paintings, often created using acrylics and watercolors, capture intimate scenes with subtle light, rather than grand, high-contrast vistas. His approach to painting in the field allows him to connect deeply with his environment and gather intricate details, which he later reflects upon to create more abstract and poetic compositions. Arif’s paintings also explore the beauty of natural surroundings and the play of light, aiming to transcend documentary realism and evoke emotional responses.
- Credentials
Solo Show at CITI ART Gallery in 2014.
Group Shows & Events:
- IWS longest Watercolor painting event in Dubai, UAE in Feb. 2018
- IWS (International Watercolor Society) event in Dubai Feb .2018.
- 5 Person watercolor Show in Artkaam Gallery in 23rd March 2017.
- IWS longest Watercolor painting event in Peshawar Pakistan in December. 2016.
- IWS longest Watercolor painting event in Islamabad Pakistan in Feb. 2016.
- IWS (International Watercolor Society) Art Exhibition in Fabriano Italy in 2015.
- International Watercolor Society, India in 2015.
- Various group shows in Pakistan.
Teaching Experience
Beaconhouse School system (D.H.A, Phase-VIII)
Working as an O – level Art Teacher since Dec. 2006 till continue…
Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture(CEP)
Worked as a Water color Instructor in diploma program August 2021til date.
Afroze Textile Industries Pvt. Ltd. (F-B, Area)
Working as an assist. In charge Design Studio (Oct. 2001 to Dec. 2006).
SHARIK ( Zamzama )
Worked as an Asst. Interior Designer (Dec.1999 to Sep. 2001).
Pavilion End Club (Gulshan-e-iqbal)
Worked as an Art Coordinator in Summer Camp (2009).
Worked as an Art Coordinator in Summer Camp (2010).
Worked as an Art Coordinator in Summer Camp (2011).
Watercolor Painting Workshops:
Conduct Watercolor workshop in Mardan University in June 2018.
Conduct Drawing & Painting workshop in Fatima Jinnah University in June 2018.
Conduct Watercolor workshop with A level students in Karachi Grammer School 2018
Conduct Watercolor workshop with IVS foundation year 2019.