Who is SurrealSerpentine?
I am a Pakistani artist from the UK. I weave characters, worlds, and narratives that delve into the dark and divine natures of existence, exploring themes of mortality, spirituality, and the human condition. My body of work is a journal, each entry an attempt to depict and decipher the intricate complexities of my being.
At 12, I discovered my first true passion: playing guitar. The movie School of Rock, coupled with my existing love for metal, inspired me to follow in the footsteps of my musical idols. This was the spark that ignited my artistic journey.
With only a phone, I began creating digital art in 2017. I started by editing my photography; as time passed, I was limited by what I could shoot, so I bought myself a laptop and began manipulating stock imagery in Photoshop. I focused on transforming the images, making them unrecognisable, and using elements from different photos to create a brand-new visual, entirely my own. This journey of learning and growth ultimately led me to where I am now: the world of 3D art.
In 2019, my trilogies were born. What started as a superficial attempt to bring a consistent aesthetic to my portfolio became a profound metamorphosis. Each trilogy was a journey, a narrative arc that allowed me to delve into disparate styles and concepts, resulting in a collection of works that, while dramatically distinct from each other, still carried the essence of my artistic voice. It was the beginning of a universe, a home for an abundance of characters, worlds and entities, all born from my imagination and brought to life with my artwork.
In 2023, I shifted my focus to animated works, and with these visuals, I crafted sounds to accompany them. Music took a back seat while I focused on art for many years. Returning to music felt like a long-dormant part of my soul finally reawakened.
The programs I use to create are Photoshop, Blender, After Effects, and Ableton Live.
Exhibitions
2021 - Charged Particles Metaverse Launch Party, CryptoVoxels
2021 - Wynwood Studios powered by FTX, Miami Art Basel
2022 - Blockdown Conference, Croatia
2022 - BLOCKS Project Showcase, New York
2022 - Farrago: Origins III, London
2022 - Think Less Vibe More, Miami Art Basel
2022 - Zoratopia, Miami Art Basel
2023 - BurritoDAO presents Art on Tap, Denver
2023 - NFTNYC Conference, New York
2023 - Wonder Fair, New York
2023 - Subjective Gallery, New York
2023 - Burrito Bazaar, New York
2023 - Burrito and The Bean, Chicago
2023 - SHILLR Van, Miami Art Basel
2023 - INTERTWINED, Miami Art Basel
2023 - Dive, Miami Art Basel
2024 - NFTNYC Conference, New York
2024 - Forbidden Fruit at World Trade Centre, New York
2024 - Farrago: House Party, London
2024 - Forbidden Fruit x Muse Hive, Tokyo