Kingdom of Shadows by Fatima Khalid
Medium: Gouache and Engraving on Metal Leaf (copper) applied to Museum Board (acid free)
Dimensions: 57.2 x 73.7 cm
Year: 2025
Price: $800.00 USD
Status: available
This work is inspired by the journey of Rustam, the legendary hero from the Shahnameh (The Book of Kings). It reflects the eternal struggle between good and evil, reimagined within a contemporary setting, where ancient moral conflicts intersect with modern realities, power structures, and the complexities of our present world.
About the Artist
Nationality: Pakistani
My practice delves into the layered construction of identity in a world increasingly defined by surveillance, displacement, and digital presence.