Tusif Ahmad
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| Tusif Ahmad | |
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| Born | Tusif Ahmad Template:1968 July Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
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| Known for | Calligraphy, painting, murals |
| Movement | Islamic calligraphy, papercutting art |
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Tusif Ahmad (born July 1968) is a Pakistani artist best known for his skills as a papercutting calligrapher. His work is notable for using and cutting a single piece of paper to depict Arabic calligraphy. He is recognized for his focus on depicting Islamic history and Quranic narratives.[1] Ahmad has exhibited his work internationally, including in Australia, London, Cyprus, Abu Dhabi, and Pakistan.[2]
Early life
Ahmad was born in 1968 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. He began his artistic training at the Rawalpindi Arts Council and was taught art by the prominent Pakistani artist Sadequain.[3] He initially trained in traditional sketch mediums using pen and ink.[4]
Works
Ahmad's artwork takes a modern approach to traditional Islamic calligraphy and the Quranic stories in paper-cutting pieces. While his primary technique is cutting designs from a single piece of paper, he also produces large-scale laser-cut installations, which are permanently displayed at colleges such as the Australian Islamic College. He transitioned to papercutting as his primary medium following his migration to Australia in 2006.[3] His long-term artistic focus is the comprehensive pictorial depiction of the Quran through paper-cutting artwork.[4]
Exhibitions and recognition
In 2018, Ahmad held a solo exhibition titled "Rekindling: Islamic Art" at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, hosted in conjunction with the Centre for Muslim States and Societies at the University of Western Australia.[5] In 2021, he was commissioned to design a custom permanent installation for the Army Museum of Western Australia.
He has showcased his work at various global academic and cultural institutions, including COMSATS University in Islamabad, Pakistan, and the Islamic Museum of Australia in Melbourne.[6] His signature piece, The Doors of Heaven, is part of the permanent exhibition at the Islamic Museum of Australia.[7] Additionally, his works are preserved in the permanent collection of the International Museum of Muslim Cultures in Jackson, Mississippi.[3]
References
- ↑ "Tusif Ahmad, a paper trail from heaven to earth". Garland Magazine.
- ↑ Zafar, Saba (2025-05-18). "Artist showcases Qur'anic verses with intricate papercutting creations". Arab News.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Spirituality in Every Cut: The Paper Art of Tusif Ahmad". All Things Paper. 2026-05. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Telling Stories Pictorially: Art of paper cutting". Australasian Muslim Times. 2017-11-24.
- ↑ "Islam and Art: Tusif Ahmad Professional Training Workshops". University of Western Australia.
- ↑ "Intricate Papercutting Art by Tusif Ahmad". Islamic Arts Magazine.
- ↑ "Bismillah: paper cutting artwork at Islamic Museum". Australasian Muslim Times. 2018-12-17.
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