Pictorial Journey of
Mr. Shafique Farooqi.
The Pictorial Journey of Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shafique Farooqi is a visual chronicle of a lifetime devoted to art, spirituality, and creative enlightenment. Spanning over six decades, this journey reflects the evolution of an artist who transformed lines, colors, and forms into symbols of inner truth and universal harmony.
From his early days in Sialkot to his artistic maturity in Turkey and beyond, Farooqi’s work reveals a profound engagement with Sufism, calligraphy, and the metaphysical dimensions of the human spirit. His signature concept — “The Journey of Line” — embodies the unity between thought and expression, tradition and innovation, matter and meaning.
This pictorial narrative captures the milestones of his artistic voyage: the mastery of freehand sketches, landscapes, and calligraphy; the mystical whirls of dervishes inspired by Rumi; and the abstract symphonies of line that bridge classical heritage with contemporary vision. Each phase of his work speaks of an unending search for divine beauty and the self’s awakening through art.
Through more than 14,000 art pieces and over 110 solo exhibitions worldwide, Farooqi has not only chronicled his personal evolution but also contributed to Pakistan’s cultural identity on a global scale. His art continues to inspire generations, offering a timeless dialogue between the seen and unseen — between the artist’s soul and the infinite cosmos.
