Artist Statement

My work is a spiritual journey, reflecting my inner self and offering a quiet reminder of the interconnectedness between the self, nature, and the divine. Through abstract expressions, I transcend the boundaries of the visible world, creating a space for contemplation, connection, and growth. My art invites viewers to reflect on their own paths, finding beauty in transformation, resilience, and grace.

Education

  • Master of Fine Art (MFA) – 2001
    FJW University, Pakistan

Exhibitions

  • May 2023 – Absent/Present, Gallery 6, Islamabad

  • November 2022 – Affordable Art Fair, Singapore

  • September 2022 – Affordable Art Fair, Melbourne, Australia

  • March 2022 – World Art Dubai, UAE

  • November 2020 – Onrushing 3, Gallery 6, Islamabad

  • September 2020 – Woman Essence Show, Rome, Italy

  • November 2019 – Gallery 6, Islamabad

  • September 2019 – Affordable Art Fair, Melbourne, Australia

  • April 2018 – World Art Dubai, UAE

  • October 2017 – Palazzo Velli Expo, Rome, Italy

  • October 2017 – Art Ego Culture Center, Kiev, Ukraine

  • September 2017 – Gallery 6, Islamabad

  • May 2017 – Pakistan National Council of the Arts, Islamabad

  • 2014 – Bulgari Hotel, London

  • 2013 – Centro Cultural de Belém, Lisbon, Portugal

  • 2013 – OZU Cultural Centre, Rome, Italy

  • 2013 – Arsh Art Gallery, Dubai, UAE

  • 2013 – Olga Santos Galeria, Porto, Portugal

  • 2012 – Hotel do Chiado, Lisbon, Portugal

  • 2012 – Gallery Louvre Pakistan, Islamabad

  • 2012 – The Peace Project, California, USA

  • 2012 – Hotel Infante Sagres, Porto, Portugal

  • 2012 – Pestana Palace, Lisbon, Portugal

  • 2011 – Smiles Project for Children’s Hospitals, France & Poland

  • 2001–2011 – Open Studio at Creative Courtyard, Wah Cantt, Pakistan

  • 2000–2001 – Multiple Exhibitions and Projects, FJW University, Pakistan

Residencies

  • OZU Cultural Centre, Rome, Italy – Artist Residency, 2013
    (Attended alongside senior international artists)

Private Collections

My works are part of private collections across the globe, held by collectors in:

  • United States

  • Canada

  • Australia

  • United Kingdom

  • Germany

  • Portugal

  • Poland

  • France

  • Singapore

  • India

  • Turkey

  • Dubai

  • Pakistan

Professional Experience

  • Art Instructor
    (Private classes, workshops, and teaching at renowned schools)
    Conducted various art workshops and classes at my studio, teaching students diverse artistic techniques and fostering creativity. Also, provided art mentorship and individual instruction to budding artists.

Artistic Inspiration & Technique

Inspired by the natural world, my work reflects the beauty of gardens, flowers, and the mesmerizing night sky, which have been key sources of my creative energy. Combined with the concepts of Energy, Frequency, and Vibration, these elements serve as the driving forces behind my practice. My technique, characterized by fluidity and expression, mirrors the natural movements of wind, waves, and currents, infusing my paintings with dynamic energy and vitality.

HIGHLIGHTS

Curated for Affordable Art Fairs 2020 in Singapore and Hong Kong

Selected for the Woman Art Award 2020, Rome, Italy

Curated for World Art Dubai 2020 at World Trade Center – Dubai, UAE

Work published in AP Award 2019 Catalogue

Finalist of National Arjumand Painting Award 2019 – Pakistan

Curated for Affordable Art Fair 2019 at Royal Exhibition building – Melbourne, Australia

Featured in the June 2018 edition of Average Art (online) Magazine

Selected for the International Prize RAFFAELLO at Gnudi Palace – Bologna, Italy

Artwork selected and published by ‘Bestway Cement Pakistan’ for their 2018 diaries, calendars & planners

Curated for World Art Dubai 2018 at World Trade Centre – Dubai, UAE
Selected for the 2nd International Prize Leonardo Da Vinci – The Universal Artist at Borghese Palace- Florence, Italy
Conducted Art Therapy workshop in collaboration with Norwegian Church Aid at Islamabad Hotel – Islamabad, Pakistan
Book Signing event at London Book Company – Islamabad, Pakistan
Artwork selected for cover page of the book “In the space of a dream” by Sadaf Raza
Work published in ‘We Contemporary’ – The Faces of Contemporary Art,  2017 Limited Edition – Rome, Italy
Landscape Inspiration Tour – Switzerland
Cityscape Inspiration Tour – Prague
Street Art Installation Tour – Holland
FINALIST ~ The Global Art Awards 2017 at Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa – Dubai, UAE
Awarded with ‘Hemera Tending Space Fellowship for Artists’ at Wonderwell – New Hampshire, USA
‘Spirituality in Art’ Research – Turkey
Work published in AP Award 2017 Catalogue
Shortlisted for the National Arjumand Painting Award 2017 – Pakistan