Maisam Hussain
Born in 1997 in Zeran, Parachinar, Maisam learned metalwork from his father in his shop. He graduated with distinction in Fine Arts
majoring in Sculpture from the National College of Arts. Maisam’s art practice revolves around the story of texture, concepts, and functions of materials. It is mostly influenced by the miseries and harsh realities of Parachina, Maisam’s hometown. Growing up in a war-torn land, he became accustomed to the horrible sounds of blasts, which left scars on buildings and people within their vicinity. Witnessing dust filling the air and being paralyzed on the ground from shock, he saw how bullets and bombardments left their imprints on people and the attacked places, and how all this subsequently contrived textures that has immensely influenced Maisam’s work. These experiences have had a profound impact on his personal growth and his way of thinking. The sounds of bomb blasts have become a part of him, and the marks left on victimized buildings serve as a reminder of those times, which undeniably shaped his identity.
Maisam exhibited his works in several shows including Broadcast Volume 2 at O Art space (2021), Third Space Room 1 at Khamsa Art (2021), Flower of a Blue Flame at Canvas Gallery (2021), Graduation show at National College of Arts (2021), Evocation, Four Person show at O Art Space (2022) and Missing Links at NCA Pindi (2022).
Currently, Maisam is practicing in Lahore and teaching sculpture to foundation students at the National College of Arts.
His art practice and visuals which he create is the outcome of what is happening around him and the unfortunate incidents which they come across unwillingly.
For the three-person show, his work reflects the recent tragic killing of seven innocent teachers at Government High School Tari Mangal in Parachinar.
