Night of a Thousand Kites

In this striking work, Zahid Saleem captures the electric energy of a nighttime festival over a historic urban landscape. Against a deep, solid black sky, dozens of brightly colored kites in shades of neon pink, turquoise, and yellow appear as glowing embers floating in the dark. The architecture below is rendered in a high-contrast monochrome style, with white and gray expressive strokes depicting the complex layers of rooftops and balconies. Small, vibrant figures on the rooftops add a human element to the scene, emphasizing the communal joy of the event. The horizontal composition and stark color palette make this a sophisticated and modern tribute to cultural tradition, perfect as a bold statement piece for contemporary interiors.