Adeel uz Zafar (b.1977, Karachi, Pakistan) is an accomplished artist, illustrator, and author, that employes his insight as a children’s book illustrator into his practice—creating works where childlike imagery is granted a heaviness. The subject of his work, frequently children's toys wrapped in bandages, raise questions about identity and the delusion of individuality. Identity concealed, the monstrous subjects of his works are then placed in front of a pitch-black backdrop, creating a striking visual impact. Uz Zafar's meticulous attention to detail becomes even more impressive in the wake of the sheer size of his works.
Uz Zafar completed his BFA degree at the prestigious National College of Arts, Lahore, in 1998. The artist has exhibited his work extensively within the country as well as internationally, ehibiting at several fairs including Art Stage Singapore (2016), India Art Fair (2016), Art Basel, Hong Kong (2015), and Pulse Art Fair, New York (2012). He has also undertaken residencies in Lahore, Sydney, and Cleveland. Uz Zafar recently held his solo exhibition,Triad, at Aicon Contemporary in spring 2024.
The artist lives and works in Karachi, Pakistan.