I didn't know Asim well. In fact, only met him a few times. But I do remember thinking: this kid's got talent and that he was sharp and outspoken. Even though I didn't agree with what he was saying on this one occasion I do remember him being very articulate and independent-minded. In fact, just the type of student that we need, and just the type of student that is discouraged by those who think of intelligence solely in quantitative terms and along one dimension.

I don't know what this painting means, but I like it for the surreal sky and the irony of a man busy in (or crushed by) the world when there are ladders leading upwards.

Khair..., rest in peace, Asim.

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