Omar Zafar, born in Bangladesh and later adopting Greek nationality, brings a rich multicultural perspective to his art, shaped by his education in India, the USA, and his experiences in New York and Athens. His ‘hyper-eclectic’ approach merges socio-economic and political reflections, embracing unity through diversity and redefining artistic boundaries.

Zafar’s work challenges contemporary painting norms by deconstructing its core elements. A pivotal moment in his career came twenty-five years ago, when he observed patches of dried gloss paint peeling from his studio floor. This led him to explore Surfaceless Painting, freeing paint from traditional surfaces and allowing it to exist autonomously in three-dimensional space. This shift created dynamic, immersive works where paint defies gravity and conventional boundaries.

This shift marked a significant transformation in Zafar’s work. His practice embraced an evolving narrative of experimentation and possibility, freeing him from the constraints of a singular style. He was no longer concerned with being boxed into a specific technique but found his artistic voice in constant innovation.

Zafar’s work challenges contemporary painting norms by deconstructing its core elements. A pivotal moment in his career came twenty-five years ago, when he observed patches of dried gloss paint peeling from his studio floor. This led him to explore Surfaceless Painting, freeing paint from traditional surfaces and allowing it to exist autonomously in three-dimensional space. This shift created dynamic, immersive works where paint defies gravity and conventional boundaries.

Zafar’s innovative approach dissolves the lines between ‘overpainting’ and ‘underpainting,’ allowing layers to merge into a harmonious, unified experience. His paintings reveal a balance of opposites, much like the inseparable harmony between male and female.