Draft:Muhammad Shafique Farooqi

Farooqi was born in 1942 in Sialkot, Pakistan.{{Cite web |title=Shafique Farooqi |url=https://shafiquefarooqi.com/ |access-date=16 March 2025 |language=en-US}} He completed his Master's degree from Istanbul University in 1997.

Farooqi has created more than 14,000 pieces of art and held 110 solo exhibitions in countries including the USA, UK, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Germany, Sudan, France, Canada, the Netherlands, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Pakistan. He is renowned for his mastery in various artistic disciplines, including freehand sketches, calligraphy, landscape painting, watercolor, etching, symbolic art, ceramic art, and spiritual art, particularly his "Whirling Dervishes"{{Cite web |title=Whirling Dervishes Painting by Muhammad Shafique Farooqi |url=https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Whirling-Dervishes/838770/9208813/view |access-date=16 March 2025 |website=Saatchi Art |language=en}} series.

Farooqi donated 10 Master Pieces for Diamer bhasha dam. These were sold, and the proceeds were presented as contribution towards the dam funds.

Farooqi has received 30 National and international Awards and 14 honors in the field of art and received (President's Pride of performance award){{Cite web |title=Awards and Honors {{!}} Shafique Farooqi |url=https://shafiquefarooqi.com/awards-and-honors/ |access-date=15 March 2025 |language=en-US}}

In 2014, Farooqi published a book titled The Tale of Drunken Flute in Whirling Dervishes,{{Cite web |title=the tale of drunken flute in whirling dervishes at Kitabain.com |url=https://www.kitabain.com/booksdetail/-Collectors-Item/the-tale-of-drunken-flute-in-whirling-dervishes-201019 |access-date=15 March 2025 |website=www.kitabain.com}} which reflects his deep connection to Sufism and the teachings of Mevlana Rumi. This work combines his writings and paintings, offering readers insight into his artistic interpretation of Sufi spirituality.

In 2022, he published his seventh book, Muhammad ur Rasulullah{{Cite web |title=From the Book of Muhammad(P.B.U.H) |website=Shafique Farooqi |url=https://shafiquefarooqi.com/from-the-book-of-muhammad/ |access-date=16 March 2025 |language=en-US}}, which showcases 100 original calligraphic paintings, each reflecting his deep reverence for the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). His innovative use of both brush and palette knife brings texture and spiritual depth to his work.

In 2023, Prof. Farooqi’s art and his book Glimpse of Invincible, The Tale from the Khamseh of Nizami received international recognition.

Farooqi is currently working on his ninth book, The Vision of Self: Iqbal's Journey to Spiritual Awakening.{{Cite web |title=Journey of Line Painting by Muhammad Shafique Farooqi |url=https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Journey-of-Line/838770/8125996/view |access-date=16 March 2025 |website=Saatchi Art |language=en}} The book will include 75 paintings from his Journey of Line{{Cite web |title=Journey of Line (Calligraphy) |url=https://shafiquefarooqi.com/journey-of-line-calligraphy/ |access-date=16 March 2025 |website=Shafique Farooqi |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Journey of Line Painting by Muhammad Shafique Farooqi |url=https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Journey-of-Line/838770/8125990/view |access-date=16 March 2025 |website=Saatchi Art |language=en}} series and will reflect the philosophical and spiritual essence of Allama Muhammad Iqbal's vision of self-realization, spirituality, and unity, employing his distinctive calligraphic technique.

In recognition of his exceptional contributions to the arts, Farooqi was awarded the President of Pakistan's Pride of Performance Award in 2021.

In 2022, Farooqi was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Spiritual Arts by The Royal American University, acknowledging his six-decade-long career and groundbreaking work in the arts.

He was nominated for the 2024 Nizami Ganjavi Annual Award

In his landscape paintings, Farooqi often focuses on a central element, such as a tree, treating it with the reverence of a portrait. This approach allows him to capture the essence and atmosphere of the entire landscape through the portrayal of a single subject.

Shafique Farooqi's dedication to portraying the lives of disabled individuals has garnered international acclaim, earning him honors in Turkey, England, Germany, and the Netherlands. His compassionate depictions of children with disabilities have been particularly praised for their depth and empathy.

In his Symbolic Art,{{Cite web |title=Symbolic Art {{!}} Shafique Farooqi |url=https://shafiquefarooqi.com/symbolic-art/ |access-date=15 March 2025 |language=en-US}} Farooqi delves into the complexities of modern humanity, representing individuals as composites of diverse personalities. This approach reflects his belief in the multifaceted nature of human identity, capturing the intricate interplay of various facets within a single figure.

Farooqi's "symbiosis concept"{{Cite web |title=Symbiosis Concept in Art {{!}} Shafique Farooqi |url=https://shafiquefarooqi.com/symbiosis-concept-in-art/ |access-date=15 March 2025 |language=en-US}} is an artistic approach developed by Farooqi, which he describes as the "Journey of Line".{{Cite web |title=Journey of Line Painting by Muhammad Shafique Farooqi |url=https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Journey-of-Line/838770/8125990/view |access-date=15 March 2025 |website=Saatchi Art |language=en}} This concept represents the harmonious coexistence and fusion of different artistic elements, styles, and techniques to create a unique and dynamic visual language. In Symbiosis, Farooqi combines traditional calligraphy, symbolism, and abstract expressionism to convey the spiritual and philosophical themes that are characteristic of his work. The concept is inspired by the principles of Sufism and the whirling dervishes' ritual, symbolizing the unity and oneness of existence

"Journey of Line" is a philosophical and spiritual approach to art that explores the symbolism and significance of the "line" in various artistic traditions. In the "Journey of Line" series Farooqi delves into the metaphysical and mystical aspects of the line, considering it a symbol of unity, continuity, and infinity. He experiments with different techniques and mediums, combining traditional calligraphy, drawing, and painting to create intricate and dynamic compositions. The series has 105 paintings.

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