Symbolic Art

Discover Six Decades of Creative Mastery

Symbolic Art

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shafique Farooqi’s Symbolic Art is a profound reflection of his spiritual insight, intellectual depth, and artistic innovation. Through symbolism, he transforms visual forms into metaphors of life, faith, and existence, creating artworks that invite contemplation and inner awakening. His symbolic paintings are bridges between the seen and the unseen, between matter and meaning — a dialogue between the artist’s soul and the eternal truths of creation.
Prof. Farooqi’s Symbolic Art represents a fusion of intellect and intuition, of tradition and innovation. His works inspire viewers to look beyond the form and seek meaning, transforming art into a spiritual dialogue.
Through his symbols, he has given form to the invisible truths of love, struggle, and divine unity, making him one of the most philosophically profound artists of the contemporary Islamic world.

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

Muhammad Shafique Farooqi

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shafique Farooqi is a legendary Pakistani artist, calligrapher, and art educator whose work spans more than six decades. Born in 1942 in Sialkot, he has become an iconic figure in both the national and international art scenes, known for his unique ability to merge traditional Islamic art with modern techniques and spiritual themes.
He earned a Master’s degree from Istanbul University and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Spiritual Arts from the Royal American University. Over the course of his career, he has produced over 13,000 art pieces and held 107 solo exhibitions across countries including the USA, UK, Turkey, Germany, France, Egypt, and Pakistan.

Mr. Shafique Farooqi has done 110 Solo and group shows in the USA, England, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Germany, Sudan, France, Canada, Holland, Turkey and Pakistan.

The Journey of Line

Each line in Shafique Farooqi’s work bridges the physical and the spiritual — a lifelong pursuit of unity through art.

This collection reflects the artist’s dedication to calligraphy, symbolism, and spiritual form, curated as part of his enduring legacy.

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