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The Queen of Birds

The Queen of Birds by Tariq Gill, a contemporary figurative mixed media (oil & charcoal) painting depicting a symbolic female figure with one hand resting on her chest, surrounded by four birds beneath clouds and the moon.

Medium: (Oil, Graphite & Charcoal)
Year: 2026 
Dimensions: 91 × 91 cm 
Collection: Artist Collection 
Availability: Available 
Category: Painting

About the Artwork

The Queen of Birds is a contemporary figurative mixed media painting by Tariq Gill, a Contemporary Pakistani Artist, celebrating the symbolic relationship between humanity and the natural world. At the centre of the composition, a distinctive female figure with Gill’s characteristic expressive, enlarged eyes rests one hand upon her chest, conveying a sense of quiet introspection and inner awareness. Four duck-like birds playfully gather around her, creating a gentle rhythm of movement that suggests companionship, trust, and coexistence. Above, fragments of clouds and the moon establish a serene, dream-like atmosphere, enriching the painting’s symbolic presence. Through expressive figuration, layered symbolism, and his distinctive visual language, Gill transforms this poetic encounter into a meditation on guardianship, harmony, and the enduring bond between human life and nature.

Curatorial Interpretation

In The Queen of Birds, Tariq Gill presents the central female figure as a symbolic guardian whose presence embodies empathy, protection, and peaceful coexistence with the natural world. The four playful duck-like birds do not merely surround her; they become active participants in a quiet dialogue that dissolves the boundaries between human and animal life. The figure’s enlarged, expressive eyes—an enduring characteristic of Gill’s artistic language—invite viewers to reflect on perception, emotional awareness, and the unseen connections that bind living beings together. The moon and drifting clouds extend the composition beyond the physical world, introducing a dream-like realm where imagination and symbolism coexist. Through surreal imagery and expressive forms, Gill offers a contemplative vision of harmony, suggesting that humanity’s relationship with nature is founded not on dominance but on mutual trust, care, and shared existence.

Exhibition History

Ecosystem of Fantasies
Solo Exhibition by Tariq Gill
Muse Art Gallery, Lahore
2–12 May 2026
Curated by Minahil Ahmed. The Queen of Birds was exhibited as part of Tariq Gill’s recent body of work (2022–2026), alongside paintings, drawings, sculptures, and collages. 

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