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 ?? (@fatishook) 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 ?? (@fatishook) 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.
I’m Anoosha, a Pakistani character designer. I never saw myself in cartoons as a kid, I want to change that! #SouthAsianArtists ??✨ pic.twitter.com/DSKapOBoMC
— anoosha @fandays #20 (@foxville_art) October 13, 2017
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 (@aidanova_r) October 14, 2017
…because it’s all frikkin’ brilliant.
i'm amina, i am pakistani-american, and i love to paint and empower fellow brown women! #SouthAsianArtists pic.twitter.com/E30xbWwq3o
— amina (@localbrowngrl) October 13, 2017
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 (@umairnajeebkhan) October 14, 2017
In fact, it kinda makes you wonder why we don’t promote art as a legit profession.
Hi, I'm Zohaib, a Pakistani-American designer and artist. #SouthAsianArtists #DrawingWhileDesi pic.twitter.com/l0CqUEAus1
— Zohaib (@poofstyle) October 14, 2017
Because clearly, talent toh bhara hua hai. I mean, just look at these.
There's finally a #SouthAsianArtists so hi! I'm Saira, a British Pakistani studying Economics & also a mandala/realism/digital artist! pic.twitter.com/dkPohxhj8q
— saira ✿ (@SuikaSas) October 13, 2017
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
— Sou (@heysouu) October 14, 2017
Such trends allow all of us to unearth brilliance on the Internet that was previously kinda underground.
hi guys!! im javee and i'm a pakistani graphic design student! but i'm more into illustration honestly #SouthAsianArtists pic.twitter.com/R6Tj5eBxZF
— JV ?? (@jooovee) October 14, 2017
It’s also really interesting to see the vast variety of artwork that’s come forward from all these desi artists.
hi!! my name is rania, i'm a Pakistani & Muslim digital artist who loves vibrant colors & making fanart!! ✨ #SouthAsianArtists pic.twitter.com/MUuhS2ax5s
— narania ghirga (@sumerin_i) October 14, 2017
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
— MARYUUUUM!!! ?? (@LeMeMaryuuuuum) October 14, 2017
…What makes them distinct is their uniqueness…
Hi! I’m Sib and I’m an artist from Pakistan. I’m here to draw and have a good time! #SouthAsianArtists pic.twitter.com/0h6975NF1F
— worse cop (@obiyawn) October 13, 2017
…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 (@omgKhanArt) October 13, 2017
Oh – by the way, our Kashmiri bhais also weighed in on the Twitter trend. And WOW.
being kashmiri means only drawing fanart #SouthAsianArtists pic.twitter.com/47KFmtOOsS
— imperator?furryosa (@carrower) October 13, 2017
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 (@anumationart) October 13, 2017
And showed everyone that art and talent know no boundaries.
hello! im mallika and im a half marathi half tamilian illustrator!! #SouthAsianArtists pic.twitter.com/sc8YktxpRv
— ?MALLOWEEN? (@mallikiller) October 13, 2017
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
— Moosleemargh (@moosleemargh) October 14, 2017
And let’s hope more of these trends pop up so we keep seeing more of such masterpieces.
Hey! My name’s Gurekbal Bhachu, I’m an Indian artist primarily working with hyperrealism residing in London, UK #SouthAsianArtists pic.twitter.com/o31n6WDiv9
— Gurekbal Bhachu (@G_Singh_B) October 14, 2017
What do you guys think about all this amazing artwork? Share your thoughts with us below.