
Death of an Angel, Performance/prayer/Action painting, 2024
Artist Statement
My artistic practice stems from personal observation on everyday life, revealing the extraordinary within the ordinary. Creating art serves as a reflective process for me, helping me navigate and understand life. Trained in traditional miniature painting at the National College of Arts in Lahore, I’ve embraced the precision and repetition of this technique, turning art-making into a spiritual and meditative act. This aligns with my Sufi heritage and family teachings which recognize the ephemeral nature of life and the importance of being present in the moment.
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My cross-disciplinary practice stems from a desire to express through a visual language that resonates with the heart, this yearning to hold heart to heart conversations along with curiosity to explore and inclination for experimentation, leading me to work with diverse materials and techniques. However, my foundation in miniature painting continues to shape my approach, guiding how I work, play, and express with different mediums. embracing meticulous processes that foster contemplation and focus, allowing for a deeper connection with my inner self.
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In my current practice, I explore the interconnectedness of all life—earth, cosmos, and humanity. My work encourages alignment of mind, body, and spirit, exploring, recognizing art's healing power. My ongoing projects aim to encourage a reevaluation of our purpose, lifestyle, urging a commitment to a more sustainable and compassionate future for all life, recognizing the interdependence of every living being.
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June - July 2024 - Artist 2 Artist Micro Residency, Craft Town, Scotland, UK
October 2024 - Sweeney Bothy Residency, Visual Arts Scotland, Isle of Eigg, UK
September 2024 - RWA170th Annual Open Exhibition | Royal West of England Academy, Bristol
November 2024 - Woolwich Print Fair 2024, London, UK
May 2025 - Miniature Drawing Workshop @ Look and Draw, Edinburgh, UK
Feb 2025 - Women in Print, Art Lab Residency @ University of Lancashire, UK
May 2025 - DeWar, performance during The Blue Night event at the ruins of St. Catherine’s Church, Nuremberg, Germany