Team Members

Iftikhar Jaffar is a senior Kashmiri artist and educator whose practice bridges tradition and contemporary expression. With decades devoted to teaching and creating, he founded HunarGaah as a space to nurture creativity and sustain the artistic spirit of Kashmir.

Mohammad Iqbal is a Kashmiri sculptor whose work is shaped through stone and material. With a deep engagement in carving and form, he transforms raw surfaces into expressive structures, bridging craftsmanship and contemporary sculptural practice.

Sameena Maqsood is a Kashmiri abstract artist whose work explores identity, memory, and cultural continuity. Rooted in tradition yet expressive in form, her practice weaves together painting, design, and visual research, reflecting a deeply introspective creative journey.

Mohammad Ashraf Munshi is a painter and educator whose work balances discipline with expression. With decades of teaching experience, he approaches art as a process of learning and discovery, encouraging creativity through structure, observation, and thoughtful practice.

Irshad Ahmad Mir is a painter rooted in practice, discipline, and lived experience. With decades of engagement in fine arts and design, his work reflects a quiet dedication to form, tradition, and the evolving language of visual expression in Kashmir.

Ghulam Hussain Wani is a Kashmiri artist whose work is deeply rooted in traditional papier-mâché and painting. With years of experience, his practice reflects a dialogue between heritage and personal expression, preserving craft while reinterpreting it through contemporary artistic forms.

Ishfar Ali is a Kashmiri artist known for his mastery in realistic portraiture. His work captures the depth of human expression with precision and sensitivity, reflecting a keen eye for detail and a lifelong dedication to observing and interpreting the human form.