A young sand artist from Balochistan, Sameer Khurshid, has once again captured headlines with his distinctive work. This time, he created a striking portrait of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on a beach, paying tribute in a piece that quickly went viral on social media.
Sameer Khurshid has previously produced captivating portraits of both national and international personalities.
His artwork is noted for its precision, skill, and the remarkable ability to bring life to a temporary medium—sand—leaving viewers impressed.
In the past, he has crafted portraits of Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma, globally renowned French footballer Kylian Mbappé, and popular Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh, among other well-known figures.
His work has been widely appreciated by social media users.
According to Sameer, he aims to highlight prominent personalities and global events through his art. He explained that his craft involves harmonising light, shadow, and texture using simple tools, sand, and water.
Meanwhile, his latest creation has received an overwhelming response online, with many notable figures praising his creativity.
Balochistan sand artist goes viral with tribute portrait of Iran’s Ali KhameneiPopular YouTuber CarryMinati also described Sameer’s work as unique and impressive.
It is worth noting that Sameer Khurshid is regarded as one of the talented young artists who, despite limited resources, has earned recognition both nationally and internationally through dedication and hard work.
