The Desire of Fertility II
Medium: (Pastels, Graphite and Charcoal)Â
Year: 2025Â
Dimensions: 122 × 122 cmÂ
Collection: Artist CollectionÂ
Availability: AvailableÂ
Category: Mixed Media Painting
About the Artwork
The Desire of Fertility II is a contemporary figurative mixed media painting by Tariq Gill, a Contemporary Pakistani Artist, exploring fertility as a symbolic expression of instinct, transformation, and the enduring cycle of life. Set within a landscape of sand dunes, a solitary figure stands with a snake coiled around the neck, while an enigmatic goddess rests gently in the figure’s left arm, suggesting the delicate balance between vulnerability, creation, and inner strength. Nearby, a plantation and two symbolic birds introduce quiet moments of renewal and observation, contrasting the arid surroundings with the possibility of growth. Through surreal imagery, layered symbolism, and his distinctive visual language, Gill examines the relationship between human desire, the subconscious mind, and the regenerative forces of nature.
Curatorial Interpretation
In The Desire of Fertility II, Tariq Gill expands his exploration of fertility beyond physical existence, presenting it as a metaphor for transformation, spiritual awakening, and the instinctive forces that shape human experience. The symbolic snake evokes cycles of renewal, wisdom, and rebirth, while the goddess introduces themes of creation, protection, and the feminine principle. Against the stark landscape of sand dunes, the presence of birds and cultivated land offers subtle signs of hope and continuity. By bringing together surreal symbolism and expressive figuration, Gill creates a contemplative visual narrative in which nature mirrors the emotional, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of human life.
Exhibition History
The Desire of Fertility II was exhibited in Ecosystem of Fantasies, Tariq Gill’s solo exhibition held at Muse Art Gallery, Lahore, from 2 May to 12 May 2026. Curated by Minahil Ahmed, the exhibition presented a recent body of mixed media paintings and drawings exploring imagination, symbolism, nature, and the complexity of human experience.
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