Faculty Education MFA, Vermont College of Fine Arts MA, University of Karachi BA, University of Karachi Syed Hosain explores unfixed histories, traditions, and constructions, of Middle- East geography and his identity through painting. Syed draws on real and imagined narratives of the present and past colonial histories. His paintings suggest complex networks, sprawling cities, or molecular structures, and within the clustered code of mark making, figurative associations emerge and recede. Process and material driven, Hosain builds up rich surfaces creating a tension between recognition and obliteration This compelling ambiguity in the work invites close examination and rewards continued observation. Syed teaches painting at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. His teaching philosophy is based on responsive instructional methodology including both global traditions and post-pandemic teaching strategies consistent with students' experiences, cultural perspectives, and developmental needs. He believes in teaching with trauma-informed methods and spiritual ethics.Hosain emphasizes the importance of embodied learning and interconnectedness. He believes in the power of art-making as a mechanism of liberation and empowerment. He is committed to bringing culturally sustaining pedagogical practice and healing-centered engagement across school spaces here and in his native country of Pakistan. Hosain received a BA and an MA from University of Karachi and an MFA from Vermont college of fine arts.