Zanbeel Art

First Pakistani painting donated to the City of Los Angeles

"Morphing"

2011

Mission Statement for the donated Artwork by Pakistani-American Community

The artwork entitled, “Morphing,” depicts an Angel with Golden Wings. It is a perfect symbol for the “City of Angels” that is Los Angeles. The “Morphing” signifies a profound change. Los Angeles is a melting pot of immigrants from all over the world. Each immigrant comes with a dream to “Change” their lives for a better tomorrow. This unique treasure also represents a positive symbol of the future unity between people of all roots and regions.

Aileen Adams, Deputy Mayor Los Angeles

Aileen Adams with members of the Department of Cultural Affairs Council

The Artist

Asad Hussain, an emerging artist from Pakistan uses shades of charcoal to masterfully draw the figure of a child, and for the gigantic golden wings his medium of choice is gold and silver embellishments and inks. The title “Morphing” comes from metamorphosis, which means a profound change. The image is not just an image of a crouching child with wings, but a child of color with wings, and has the potential to serve as a metaphor for the multicultural place that LA is.  

Exhibiting for the first time in USA, the artwork by Asad Hussain was displayed at the Santa Monica Art Studios from May 1-8, where it captured the eye and appreciation of generous Philanthropist Mrs. Amina Adaya.

Group photo at "Morphing" ceremony

Philanthropist Mrs. Amina Adaya donates "Morphing" to the City of Los Angeles

The Donor

On behalf of the Pakistani community, Mrs. Amina Adaya donated this stunning piece of artwork, “Morphing", to the City of Los Angeles from her personal collection, with the vision that her contribution will serve as a beautiful, powerful image and a positive symbol of the future unity among the diverse communities of Los Angeles.