Qureshi used techniques of traditional Mughal miniature painting to present an elaborate floral design for each line on the network.
For his cover artwork, entitled All Time Would be Perpetual Spring, Qureshi used techniques of traditional Mughal miniature painting to present an elaborate floral design for each line on the network, inspired by their distinct colours.
Speaking about the commission, Imran Qureshi said: “I was inspired by a life, an activity, and an amazing energy going on hundreds of feet down below the ground. Each colour represents life - colourful flora which are growing and creating a completely new atmosphere and a positive energy.” Imran Qureshi lives in Lahore, Pakistan, where he teaches at the National College of Arts.
Head of Art on the Underground Tamsin Dillon said: “Qureshi has made a fantastic work for the new pocket Tube map; I love the way it references the actual London Underground map with its vibrant colours inspired by the various Tube lines.”
Published in The Experss Tribune, December 23rd, 2013.
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Superb job my fellow countryman .. Proud of you! Here is the map itself: http://art.tfl.gov.uk/projects/detail/14388/
That is great idea to use flowers and put lot of attention to show energy that is going on in London Tube. Postitive vibration is for sure in your poster Imran !
We as a Pakistani community living abroad are proud of his accomplishment, Pakistanis has been doing some great work around the world and the nation should be proud of this young generation and their artistic work, be as design, poetry, writings, music and other artistic activities too numerous to mention. The young generation has got it right and they are the future of this country. I always thought that Pakistanis are hard working intelligent people if only given the chance to excel and excel they will, there is no doubt in it.