Khusro Subzwari
Artist
Artist Statement/About
Artist /Engineer (MS USA) Exhibited in Oman, London, Sweden. Switzerland, Dubai, and Pakistan.
Khusro Subzwari Abstract impressionistic with element of expressionism paintings are popular globally and have been well acknowledged by various states. His background in engineering proved as an asset of having a sound authority on balance, form, compositions coupled with textures and creativity. His paintings can be found in almost every corner of the world. People enjoy his painting for its beautiful colors, texture, and theme. Khusro’s floral and Sufi paintings are very much enjoyed locally in Pakistan and internationally as well. His paintings are frequently being discussed as having a spiritual calm and forces the viewers into exploring the inner self. Looking at his paintings one can find admirable beauty in the vibrant color selection.
‘Khusro’s Whirling Dervishes’ is a theme based on Mevlana Rumi’s verses. It is an embodiment of inspiration that is derived from Rumi’s poetry on Spirituality and Love.
The Theme of Khusro Subzwari paintings elevate the entire room. Khusro loves taking inspiration from nature and is fond of painting dervishes that symbolize spirituality and love. His paintings have been selected to be a part of the upcoming movie ‘Zehr-e –Ishq’, that is based on Rumi ‘s poetry on love. The film is being made in collaboration with Pakistani media channel ‘Hum TV’ and the government of Turkey.
Artist Statement
My inspiration is drawn from the invisible spiritual world and there is more to life than the visible materialistic world. ‘I am highly inspired and driven by Rumi’s verses, and privileged to convey these feelings to the masses to their benefit through my art. These are synonymous to my thoughts.
The element of spirituality was naturally influenced by my father, Sajid Sabzwari. He was spiritually enriched; a renowned clairvoyant with highly developed Extra Sensory Perception (ESP). In his view, spiritual enlightenment leads to a soulful life with extraordinary energy at a higher vibration.
The following verses by Mevlana Rumi’s became Subzwari’s strong inspiration:
The Body is Too Slow for Me
Toward the gardens, toward the orchards,
I am going.
If you want to stay here, stay here -
I am going!
My day is dark without His Face,
Toward that bright flame
I am going.
My soul is racing ahead of me.
It says, the body is too slow for me -
I am going………….
From: A Garden Beyond Paradise: The Mystical Poetry of Rumi
Ode 1668 Version by Jonathan Star from a translation by Shahram Shiva
