2012Cricket journey begins
Began cricket at school level, won the Primary School Cricket Tournament with a Gold Medal and received a sports scholarship.
Muhammad Haroon Rathore
Muhammad Haroon Rathore is a Pakistani Textile Designer, Graphic Designer, Abstract and Textile Artist, cricketer, content creator, cricket trainer and founder of Vellum & Void, "Art That Heals the Soul." His work explores the relationship between art, materials, colour and human emotion, creating expressive artworks and concepts for modern and luxury interiors. Alongside his creative practice, he has played competitive cricket from school level to university and trains junior players at selected special institutions.
Founder ofVellum & Void
Cricket careerSchool to University
Latest News & Updates
Haroon Rathore founded Vellum & Void, "Art That Heals the Soul", a luxury art direction for emotionally calming and visually restorative artwork in interior environments.
He completed his practical thesis "Chaos to Calm: The Art of Emotional Release", exploring how emotional intensity can be transformed into calm through dripping, tie-dye, colour and textile experimentation.
He developed "Roots of Flame", an artwork designed with Japanese cultural inspiration.
He completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Graphic Design at the National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore, alongside his Textile Design degree from Superior University Lahore.
He won a Shared Gold Medal in cricket at the Superior Sports & Cultural Festival 2026, after Gold in 2022, Bronze in 2023 and Silver in 2025.
He continues in cricket as a member of Backyard Cricket Pakistan and trains junior players at selected special institutions.
Career
Career Highlights
From school cricket in 2012 to textile art, graphic design and Vellum & Void in 2026.
2012
2015U-16 cricket
Played U-16 cricket (2015-16).
2017U-19 cricket
Played U-19 cricket (2017-20).
2018College and university cricket
Played college and university cricket (2018-22) and received sports scholarships.
2020Online art competition wins
Won online art competitions, including the International Level online art competition held in June and July 2020, and the Universe of Art Contest 3.0.
2022Junior cricket trainer
Began training junior cricket players at special institutions.
2022Textile Design at Superior University
Began his undergraduate degree in Textile Design at Superior University Lahore.
2025Backyard Cricket Pakistan and NCA
Joined Backyard Cricket Pakistan as a member and began his Postgraduate Diploma in Graphic Design at NCA Lahore.
2026Graduation and Vellum & Void
Completed his Textile Design degree and Postgraduate Diploma in Graphic Design, completed his thesis "Chaos to Calm" and founded Vellum & Void.
Achievements
Education & Creative Practice
Education
Haroon studied Textile Design at Superior University Lahore (2022-2026), where he built a foundation in textile processes, surface design, material experimentation and artistic practice. He then completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Graphic Design at the National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore (2025-2026).
Creative Practice
His practice combines textile techniques, surface experimentation and contemporary visual design. He works with dripping, pouring, tie-dye, embroidery, weaving, batik, textured surfaces, mural painting, ceramics, sculpture, upcycling and mixed media. He worked as a freelance textile and art practitioner for approximately three years and is interested in AI-assisted design development.
Chaos to Calm: The Art of Emotional Release
His practical textile-art thesis explores the transformation from emotional intensity and visual chaos toward calmness and relief through dripping, tie-dye, colour and textile experimentation.
Vellum & Void
Vellum & Void, "Art That Heals the Soul", is a luxury art direction founded by Haroon. It focuses on emotionally calming and visually restorative abstract and textile-based artwork for contemporary and luxury interior spaces.
Cricket & Personality
Cricket Career
Haroon has played cricket at school, college, university, U-16, U-19 and club levels, and through special institutes. He received sports scholarships at school, college and university levels, and has won Best Player and Player of the Tournament certificates along with gold, silver and bronze medals.
Mentorship
He trains junior cricket players at selected special institutions, passing on discipline, teamwork and an understanding of the game. He is also a member of Backyard Cricket Pakistan.
Personality
He has a straightforward and highly expressive personality. He values sincerity, originality and honest communication, and prefers to create work that communicates an idea rather than follow what is popular.
Inspiration & Vision
His work is influenced by nature, colour, textures, handmade processes and the emotional response created by visual environments. He aims to create artwork that is not only an aesthetic object but also an experience within an interior space.
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Muhammad Haroon Rathore Says:
I don't create simply to fill a space; I create to give the space an emotion.
FAQs
Who is Muhammad Haroon Rathore?
Muhammad Haroon Rathore is a textile designer, graphic designer, abstract and textile artist, cricketer, content creator, junior cricket trainer and the founder of Vellum & Void.
What did Muhammad Haroon Rathore study?
He studied Textile Design at Superior University Lahore and completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Graphic Design from the National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore.
What type of artist is he?
His practice combines abstract art, textile art, surface experimentation and contemporary visual design.
What is "Chaos to Calm: The Art of Emotional Release"?
It is his practical textile-art thesis exploring the transformation from emotional intensity and visual chaos toward calmness through dripping, tie-dye, colour and textile experimentation.
What is Vellum & Void?
Vellum & Void is the art direction founded by Muhammad Haroon Rathore, with the tagline "Art That Heals the Soul", focused on emotionally calming and visually restorative artwork for interiors.
What techniques does he use?
His work includes dripping, pouring, tie-dye, embroidery, weaving, batik, textured surfaces, upcycling and mixed-media experimentation.
Does he use AI in design?
Yes. He has developed skills in AI-assisted creative tools as part of contemporary design development and visual experimentation.
Does he create artwork for interiors?
Yes. Through Vellum & Void, he creates abstract and textile-based artwork for contemporary and luxury interior environments.
Did he play cricket?
Yes. He has played at school, college, university, U-16, U-19 and club levels, and won gold, silver and bronze medals.
Does he train other players?
Yes. He trains junior cricket players at selected special institutions.
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