Mehreen Hasan

My latest work presents a series of non-confrontational visual satires or so called “visual hyperboles” seeking out to portray what I call art of social consciousness. My visuals infers to a human condition; relaying how we complicate our lives by focusing on non-issues and make a big deal out of them! Although not a subversive by nature, my aim is to engage the viewers by simplified graphic images so as to have a thought provoking conversation with them. Each one of my image has a small story and a discrete point of view, not to impose but to share.

This world is a bizarre transition, our constant lust of material possessions and hunger for social status puts forth some unbelievable truths that not only provide mental conflicts but are also a source of amusement for me. My work relates to the various shades of greys within ourselves, our spontaneous and controlled reactions, hypocrisy and our pretentious nature. I want the viewers to look at my work with an open mind, look behind the images, they might actually find themselves in consent.

Solo Shows
Paintings exhibition at Al Khor Community Centre , Qatar, 2011
Exhibition of paintings at Al Wakra Stadium Doha, Qatar, 2011

Group Shows
Annual Show of Artist’s Associations of Punjab, 2015
Summer Abstractions, Espacio Gallery, London, 2014
Conscious Identity, Espacio Gallery, London, 2014
Kaleidoscope, Espacio Gallery, London, 2013
Life Forms, Espacio Gallery, London, 2013
Artist Association of Punjab, Lahore, 2013
"Underwater Artists” at Dahab, Egypt, 2012
Group Exhibition of Artist Association of Punjab, 2010
Group Exhibition of Artist Association of Punjab, 2009