Featured on the Squareview in Time Square, Eeman Masood’s hand-painted animation There is a voice that doesn’t use words, Listen explores resilience and interconnectedness through the figure of the majestic banyan tree — an important symbol in South Asian cultural and spiritual traditions, and native flora to Lahore, Pakistan, where the artist was born. With each frame meticulously painted by hand over a period of several months, Masood’s work reflects on the quiet generosity of nature that can be held in memories despite displacement.

Shimmering particles representing life encircle the banyan tree in a gently shifting nocturnal landscape, obscuring the divide between the earthly and the celestial divine. The piece becomes a lyrical meditation on growth, renewal, and ecological responsibility, reminding viewers of nature’s quiet endurance and our shared obligation to protect it. Masood considers her work as an echo of the philosophies of Rumi and Tagore, urging us to listen—not just with our ears, but with our hearts.

ABOUT EEMAN MASOOD

Born in Lahore, Pakistan in 1998, Eeman Masood's work explores the emotional and spiritual connections between nature, solitude, and ecological awareness. Combining traditional techniques with contemporary mediums, she expands classical miniature painting through intricate works and hand-painted animations.

Masood is the recipient of several notable awards, including the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant, the Jeffrey Rubinoff Graduate Scholarship, the Jessie Allan Forsyth Scholarship, and the Canwest Global Scholarship in Video Arts. She was also nominated for the Emerging artist Lind Prize and is now on the 2026 official longlist for the Lind prize in Canada. Her work has been exhibited internationally and is part of the permanent collection at the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA), India. She is represented by Galerie ISA.