Nawazi Painting

	Sahanawaz Hussain<img src="/images/thumb/b/b2/Nawazi_Painting_3.jpg/300px-Nawazi_Painting_3.jpg" decoding="async" width="300" height="349" class="mw-file-element">
Born	12 February 2000, Tildanga, Farakka, Murshidabad, West Bengal, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Painter, Author, Designer
Known for	Founder of Nawazi Painting

	Nawazi Painting
Founded	2019
Founder	Sahanawaz Hussain
Origin	Farakka, Murshidabad, West Bengal, India
Art movement	Geometric Abstract Expressionism
Medium	Acrylic painting
Years active	2019–present

Nawazi Painting is a modern Indian visual art style developed in 2019 by Indian artist Sahanawaz Hussain. Originating in Farakka, in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal, the style is known for its use of geometric abstraction, vibrant acrylic colors, and hidden figurative imagery embedded within structured compositions.

The style integrates themes of beauty, love, and energy, often depicting birds, animals, and natural elements within geometric patterns.

History

Nawazi Painting was introduced in 2019 by Indian artist Sahanawaz Hussain. The term “Nawazi” derives from the artist’s name, reflecting the personal artistic identity associated with the style.

Hussain developed the form by combining geometric shapes such as triangles, squares, rectangles, and cubes with abstract representations of nature. From a distance, the compositions often appear purely geometric, but closer observation reveals figurative elements such as birds, animals, and symbolic natural motifs.

Within a few years of its introduction, Nawazi Painting gained recognition through exhibitions, artistic publications, and workshops in India.

Style and characteristics

Nawazi Painting is characterized by a structured yet expressive visual language combining geometry and symbolism.

Key features

Geometric abstraction – Extensive use of shapes such as triangles, squares, and rectangles to construct compositions.
Hidden imagery – Figurative forms embedded within abstract geometric patterns.
Color dynamics – Use of vibrant primary and secondary acrylic colors with contrasting tones.
Decorative borders – Multi-colored frames that enhance the composition.
Surface versatility – Applied on canvas, paper, wood, bamboo crafts, clay pots, textiles, and jute materials.

Symbolism

Symbolic meanings are often incorporated within Nawazi Painting compositions.

Beauty – Represented through symmetry and balanced color harmony.
Love – Expressed through interconnected forms and flowing patterns.
Energy – Conveyed through dynamic shapes and vibrant color palettes.

Materials and techniques

The artworks are primarily created using acrylic painting techniques.

Medium

Acrylic colors

Techniques

Layered painting
Pattern construction
Color blocking

Surfaces

Canvas
Paper
Clay pots
Wood
Bamboo crafts
Textiles
Jute bags

Artist

Sahanawaz Hussain (born 12 February 2000) is an Indian painter, author, and designer known for developing the Nawazi Painting art style.

Early life and education

Hussain was born in Tildanga village in Farakka, Murshidabad, West Bengal. He completed his schooling at Delhi Public School, Farakka and Kendriya Vidyalaya, NTPC Farakka.

He later studied Geography at Krishnath College and pursued management studies at Amity University, Kolkata.

His early exposure to rural landscapes, wildlife, and natural surroundings significantly influenced his artistic development.

Career

In 2019, Hussain introduced Nawazi Painting and established his studio Hussain Art. His work focuses on integrating natural themes with geometric abstraction.

In addition to creating artworks, he has conducted workshops and mentored emerging artists interested in contemporary abstract art forms.

Exhibitions and recognition

Works related to Nawazi Painting have been displayed in several art exhibitions, including:

Bombay Art Society, Mumbai (2021)
ICCR Kolkata – Kajrai Art Exhibition (2022)
Kolkata Art Week, Nazrul Tirtha (2025)
Winter Art Exhibition, Rabindranath Tagore Art Gallery, ICCR Kolkata (2026)

Publications

Nawazi Painting and related works have been referenced in several books and publications, including:

Drawings and Paintings in Fine Art – Prakhar Goonj Publication
Art and Culture of West Bengal – Academic Enclave
Introduction to Textile Design – Academic Enclave
The Colour of My Life – Prakhar Goonj Publication

Gallery

Legacy

Nawazi Painting is considered a contemporary contribution to Indian visual art, emphasizing the fusion of geometry with natural symbolism. The style has influenced emerging artists interested in structured abstraction and interdisciplinary applications across crafts and textiles.