Amjad Butt is a calligraphic artist from Pakistan.  He is believed to be the most ardent follower of Ahmad Khan's techniques. Inspired by Ahmad Khan, Amjad's works also comprise of the verses and letters taken from  Quran. The choice of colours is very vibrant and bright.[read more] Amjad’s work is exceptional in terms of the colours, the intricate patterns and the complicated use of gold and silver leaves. The final glaze allows a very translucent look to his paintings. EDUCATION 1993 Graduated at Forman Christian Collage, Lahore SOLO SHOWS • 2010 exhibition at Ocean Art Gallery, Karachi. • 2000 exhibition at Chen one, Karachi. • 2007 two man show held at the Heritage House, U.A.E GROUP SHOWS • 2011 group show at vogue art Gallery, Lahore. • 2011 essence "the art of calligraphy" Revivars Art Gallery, Lahore. • 2012 group show - Islamic calligraphy at Malaysia. • 2011 group show at Singapore (artistic fusions) in collaboration with Revaivars Art Gallery. • 2010 group show at Dubai, U.A.E. (poetic strokes). • 2009 group show at the Ocean Art Gallery, Toronto, Canada. • 2009 group show in Dubai, U.A.E. • 2008 charity auction for the benefit of earthquake victims at Lahore. • 2008 group show at Himail art Gallery, M.M Alam Road, Lahore. • 2008 Dil charity organization-Development of education in Pakistan. • Presented a painting for auction in London, United Kingdom. • 2007 group show at the Himail Art Gallery, M.M Alam Road. Lahore. • 2006 group exhibition at Native Art Gallery, D.H.A, Lahore. • 2004 group show at the Co-opera Art Gallery, The Mall. Lahore. • 2003 international exhibition 2003, Pakistan Arts of Punjab Arts council, Lahore. • 2000 3rd international exhibition of calligraphy and calligraphic art, Al Hamra Art Council. Lahore. PARTICIPATION He has participated in several solo and group shows locally and internationally as well. AWARDS 2005 national calligraphy exhibition award at the Lahore Art Council. Lahore. 2004 the sacred art of calligraphy at council of calligraphy Pakistan. Lahore. [/read]