Jimmy Engineer

Jimmy Engineer (b: August[1] 1954, Loralai, Balochistan[2]) is a Pakistani artist, social worker, philanthropist and stamp designer.

He is a Zoroastrian. His father and grandfather were engineers, so his family name is "Engineer".[3]

Early life and education

Engineer completed his schooling from St. Anthony’s High school, Lahore.[2] He spent three years at National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore.[2] He then moved to Karachi where he is still based.[1]

Beliefs

Engineer is a firm believer in the teachings of sufis, Data Ganj Bakhsh and Barkat Ali.[4]

Artist

He turned professional in 1976.[2][5]

He has made over 2000 paintings, 1000 calligraphies and about 20,000 prints which are in private collections around the world including China, India, Pakistan, Russia, UK and US.[2] Amongst his famous works is the one depicting the independence of Pakistan which can been seen at the National Art Gallery in Islamabad.[1]

Stamp design

He designed a number of stamps including the 4 stamp, setenant issue depicting the independence of Pakistan in 2000.[6]

Honours and awards

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Painting of Jimmy Engineer Parsi Khabar Retrieved 4 August 2010.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Official Website Retrieved 4 August 2010.
  3. ↑ Karkabi, Barbara. "Zoroastrian artist shares his religion through his art." Houston Chronicle. January 30, 2009. Retrieved on May 3, 2014.
  4. ↑ Jimmy Engineer calls for reverting to sufism. The News International. 19 December 2009. Retrieved 4 August 2010.
  5. ↑ Personality of the Week: Jimmy Engineer Retrieved 4 August 2010.
  6. ↑ NCA and Stamp Design, Exhibition Souvenir, Lahore 2000 Pg 19

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