EXPRESSION THROUGH COLORS: ANNA MOLKA AHMED

Authors

  • Ahmed Faraz PhD Scholar, Postgraduate Research Centre of Creative Arts College of Art & Design, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Assistant Professor, University of Home Economics Lahore, Pakistan Author

Keywords:

Expression, Anna Molka Ahmed, Pakistani artist, Impressionism, expressive compositions

Abstract

Expression in the form of art is practiced through-out the world. Anna Molka Ahmed is a pioneer Pakistani artist Inspired from Western Impressionism and Expressionism. The exuberant colors, distinctive style, and evocative subjects of her painting make her stand out among the artists of Pakistan. The expressive compositions visually communicate her thoughts, feelings, and concerns. The thick impasto strokes are the representation of her bold and firm personality. Through her art practice she comments on the material realities of modern life, enriched by inspirations drawn from her personal life, experiences, as well as religion. This article analyzes the technique, compositions, and themes of the paintings of Anna Molka Ahmed, while paying tribute to her inimitable contribution to modern Pakistani art.

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Published

2025-08-30

How to Cite

Ahmed Faraz. (2025). EXPRESSION THROUGH COLORS: ANNA MOLKA AHMED. International Premier Journal of Languages & Literature, 3(3), 296-311. https://ipjll.com/ipjll/index.php/journal/article/view/178