Gulnoori Ghani

Ghani’s fascination with unexpected juxtapositions and the act of transformation is evident in this miniature painting. A tightly wound garment turns into a pleated fabric, which then transforms into a braid. Together, the interconnected trio forms a pleasing, sensual shape, drawing our gaze from one end of the painting to the other. Everything from the tiny folds in the fabric to the curling strands of hair at the end of the braid have been painted with sumptuous skill.