“Interior Selves” brings together five contemporary artists whose practices
explore the psychological landscapes of the human experience. Through
portraiture, figuration, and emotional realism, the works in this exhibition
navigate the space between what is seen and what is felt — the subtle
terrain of memory, identity, and inner tension.
Whether through the haunting recollections in Abdul Mannan’s symbol-
laden compositions or the quiet confrontations of self in Laiba Abid’s
reflective portraits, each artist invites the viewer inward. Mahnoor Azam
captures the stillness of everyday life with expressionist sensitivity, while
Muqeet Haider paints soft fictions that blur the line between memory and
invention. Yusra Waseem’s emotionally resonant canvases reveal the
tenderness of connection and the effort of belonging.
Together, their works form a collective portrait of the self — not as a fixed
image, but as a shifting, layered presence. Interior Selves is a meditation on
what lies beneath the surface: the unspoken, the unresolved, the deeply
personal. It is a reminder that the most profound portraits are not always of
the face, but of the space within.
