Ahmer Farooq is a Lahore, Pakistan-based artist whose critically-acclaimed work explores the complex nature of developing one's sense of self within a web of societal pressures. Farooq's paintings evoke a range of emotions while mirroring the socio-cultural tensions felt today in Pakistan and also in the United States under the current administration.

Formally, Farooq explores the connection between language and figuration by imbuing his canvases with a script of the Urdu language; language quite literally gives form to and frames his work. Akin to the Urdu language, these relationships are rich in essence, complex in construction, and ever-changing.

Growing out of his experiences curating art exhibitions, Farooq's practice has become increasingly interdisciplinary. This not only takes the form of employing a variety of media and mediums, but also incorporating fluctuations in authorship by having outside forces contribute to the works.

Farooq's works have previously been exhibited in Pakistan, UAE, and the UK; and are also held in private collections in Pakistan, UAE, the UK, the USA, Norway, Denmark, and India. Farooq was also the recipient of The Stephen Medd "Artist of the Year" award in 1999.