Our country’s got some amazing artists. And we have social media to thank for bringing us closer to them and allowing us to be able to appreciate their work. Now, thanks to Twitter, everyone else can appreciate them too. Desi artists are being celebrated on Twitter under the hashtag, #SouthAsianArtists. And you’ve got to see how brilliant all the artwork is.
It all started off with this tweet.
hey!! starting #SouthAsianArtists to support all south asian artists on the interwebz! please RT to spread the word around!!! pic.twitter.com/stn2pAe5Nf
— Fatima Wajid ♡ (@fatimajpeg) October 11, 2017
And the Twitter user herself shared her brilliant artwork.
hi! i'm Fatima. I'm 18 and a Pakistani design student and also an organizer of #SouthAsianArtists . i'm a color pink enthusiast!! pic.twitter.com/PvQdqkm8nB
— Fatima Wajid ♡ (@fatimajpeg) October 13, 2017
Insta-famous Pakistani artist Shehzil Malik shared her artwork.
I’ll give you guys a minute to appreciate it in all its glory.
#SouthAsianArtists is giving me life! So inspired! Adding myself to the mix- I'm a designer and illustrator and I draw a lot of women ✨💅🏽 pic.twitter.com/uUhIsGPKlY
— Shehzil Malik (@shehzilm) October 14, 2017
The hashtag took off, and tweets started pouring in from other artists as well.
https://twitter.com/foxville_art/status/918874425285427201
Desi artists were all for showcasing their work under this hashtag.
Hi! I'm an illustrator from Pakistan. Ima #DrawingWhileDesi. More work here https://t.co/rtKBaZyiZh #SouthAsianArtists #drawingwhilemuslim pic.twitter.com/5mJuomnVpz
— Marria Khan 🇵🇸 (@KhanMarria) October 12, 2017
And rightfully so…
hi!! i'm aidan, a mixed pakistani/british artist & animation student living in australia! 🇵🇰🇬🇧🇦🇺#SouthAsianArtists #DrawingWhileDesi pic.twitter.com/H8E3uvm8dt
— Aidan R (@aidanranger_) October 14, 2017
…because it’s all frikkin’ brilliant.
https://twitter.com/localbrowngrl/status/918936205521313792
Their display of artwork was absolutely phenomenal.
Hi I’m Umair, a 23 year old Graphic Artist from Pakistan with love for superheroes and film posters #SouthAsianArtists pic.twitter.com/h1h0t1q6Zj
— umair | عمیر (@umairnajeebkhan) October 14, 2017
In fact, it kinda makes you wonder why we don’t promote art as a legit profession.
https://twitter.com/poofstyle/status/919231196797607937
Because clearly, talent toh bhara hua hai. I mean, just look at these.
https://twitter.com/SuikaSas/status/918883617421524997
Even the artists love the hashtag. And honestly, it feels like we need more of such Twitter trends.
Hiiii I’m a british pakistani graphic designer and illustrator 🌸 and I’m loving this hashtag SO MUCH 😍🙌🏼 #southasianartists pic.twitter.com/AYPjXCFYIm
— soumbal qureshi (@souqudesign) October 14, 2017
Such trends allow all of us to unearth brilliance on the Internet that was previously kinda underground.
https://twitter.com/jooovee/status/919247822536499200
It’s also really interesting to see the vast variety of artwork that’s come forward from all these desi artists.
https://twitter.com/sumerin_i/status/919300638999240705
Though pieces are equally breathtaking…
Hey, I am Maryum from Pakistan. I’m here to appreciate all the Asian artists. ♥️🙌🏻 YOU ALL ARE AMAZING. ♥️#SouthAsianArtists pic.twitter.com/ZnKF9DHqgS
— ___ Meem 🇵🇰 (@Maryummmyumyum) October 14, 2017
…What makes them distinct is their uniqueness…
https://twitter.com/obiyawn/status/918884275931447297
…And the personality of the artists that is reflected through their artwork.
Hi! I’m Rehana, a Paki-American illustrator & Designer and Mom! All I’ve wanted was to be an artist and influence others #SouthAsianArtists pic.twitter.com/dT6YenpLlk
— Rehana Khan | illustrator | Designer (@omgKhanArt) October 13, 2017
Oh – by the way, our Kashmiri bhais also weighed in on the Twitter trend. And WOW.
https://twitter.com/carrower/status/918952659574407169
Moreover, South Asian Artists from all over the world contributed to the hashtag.
I'm Vijay. An Indian Illustrator/ Concept Artist. Looking forward to seeing my fellow #SouthAsianArtists RTs appreciated <3 pic.twitter.com/IEoL6NXyKy
— Vijay Krish (@VJKRSH5) October 13, 2017
Each brought their culture alive through their art.
Hello! My name is Anu and I'm an illustrator and animator from Vancouver, BC 🇨🇦 #SouthAsianArtists #DrawingWhileDesi pic.twitter.com/5sDr72ANU6
— Anu Chouhan (@anumationart) October 13, 2017
And showed everyone that art and talent know no boundaries.
https://twitter.com/mallikiller/status/918976460181966848
Honestly – let’s just thank Twitter for all this wonderful art that we’ve gotten to see.
Nasima | British | (Sylheti) Bengali #DrawingWhileDesi #SouthAsianArtists 🌸 🇧🇩 pic.twitter.com/6BGEwUjMqW
— MOOSLEEM-ARGH (@moosleemargh) October 14, 2017
And let’s hope more of these trends pop up so we keep seeing more of such masterpieces.
https://twitter.com/G_Singh_B/status/919062876102545408
What do you guys think about all this amazing artwork? Share your thoughts with us below.
