Adventurer, teacher, landscapist...or all of these?

As an artist he has no formal training and is entirely self-taught. Shabbir does not adopt a single style of art. His work reflects touches of abstract, nature studies, charcoal sketches, still life, pointillism, impressionism and some spiritual overtones.

His prime motivation is to share and evoke creativity in everyone, especially children.

Artist's Statement

It is rightly said that behind every successful man is a woman. My late wife Nafisa, a charming and loving person, was the driving force in my journey to the art world. Nafisa had the perfect insight to my senses, my emotions, my intellect and my intuition. Throughout my life, I strive to make order out of chaos, to invent, examine and combine the various ideas that float through my mind. The process brings a feeling of artistic satisfaction and the discovery into the unknown is a wonderful creative adventure. As I make this pilgrimage into my inner self with no map, I feel alive in the labyrinth of forms and colours. Creating a harmonious balance with objects and shapes on the canvas of the mind-Balancing colours effectively and dramatically-Creating movement and vibrant texture Bringing mental and spiritual relationship to the viewer. Through this visual mysterious process I hope to take you on a journey to the unknown and bind my soul with yours.