As a visual artist specializing in traditional Mughal miniature painting—primarily working on wasli—this artwork marks a contemporary extension of my practice onto high-gram watercolour sheets. The piece blends the discipline of classical miniature technique with a modern conceptual approach.
Created in gouache, using handmade bound with organic gum arabic and safeeda(whits mineral powder)the surface is prepared with layered tea and gouache washes. Ultra-fine, handmade square-hair brushes in sizes 000 and 1 allow for the delicate precision characteristic of miniature painting.
Although rooted in historic methods, this work embraces a contemporary visual language, exploring themes of memory and the lingering echoes of old ages. Through this fusion of tradition and modernity, the artwork becomes both a tribute to Mughal craftsmanship and a reflection on the shifting relationship between past and present.