Suleman Aqeel Khilji

Title: Study for the broadcaster

Year: 2024

Media: Oil and pigments on cotton paper

Size: 23 x 31 cm

About the work: Recently, I have been creating studies on cotton paper using oil and pigment. This combination does something unexpected to the image—the pigment mixed with oil absorbs into the cotton, making the work feel more embedded. Although I refer to these as studies and begin with the intention of simply exploring, they often evolve into fully realised pieces, distinct from my work on canvas. These pieces feel more informal…