Stunning 3D sand art leaves Balochistan spellbound
Three friends transform Gwadar’s beach into sprawling canvases
Residents of the small fishing town of Pasni in the rugged Balochistan province are bewildered as they witness something they’ve never seen before: 3D sand art.
The appealing 3D artworks have been created by three friends — Zubair Mukhtar, Hussain Zeb and Bahar Ali — who have transformed Gwadar’s beach into sprawling canvases.
They claim to be the first artists to introduce 3D sand art in Pakistan at the Juddi beach.
The artists, making use of the contrast in light, have created work that appears almost lifelike when photographed or seen from a distance. The fun optical illusions and 3D images on the beach have bewildered and delighted many passers-by.
The art objects include houses with sloping rooftops, traditional doorways, water bottles, cylinders, dice, and a well. The interesting fact is that no fancy tools were used to create these amazing pieces as the artists only used sticks.
Sand art is a hobby for the trio who have now decided to share their creativity with the world by sharing photos and video on the internet.
Race against time... and tide
What many do not realise is that creating sand art is a race against the tide as the masterpieces are washed away by the sea within hours.
The sculptor, however, says that the evanescence nature of the artwork makes it even more challenging and exciting.
The photos of the artist friends, posing with the sand art, were widely shared on social media where people from all across the country appreciated the creative effort by the young men.