BIO / CV

Born in Lahore. From an early age I was interested in drawing, and would make things with paper, fabric, clay and other everyday materials. I later formalised this passion completing a 4yrs BA in Fine Arts at National College of Arts, Lahore. After graduation, I taught drawing and painting at French Cultural Centre, and National college of arts in Lahore. I then move to live in UAE from where I travelled extensively around the world for a few years before moving to London and completing a Post Graduation in painting at Chelsea College of Art and Design.

In my BA years I learnt more about artists of past and present, art movements especially European Art, and Art History. These artists have inspired and influenced my work through out the stages of my academic learning and present work.

I now work from my East London studio as a full time artist.

Education:
2005

Post-Graduate Diploma Fine Art, Chelsea College of Art & Design, London

1999

B.F.A Bachelor of Fine Arts, National College of Arts Lahore, Pakistan

1994

B.A Bachelor of Arts, University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan

Solo Exhibition:
2008

Zahoor ul Akhlaq Gallery, NCA, Lahore, Pakistan

2000

Alliance Francaise Gallery, Lahore, Pakistan

Selected Group Exhibitions:
2011

Future of the Past, Shakir Ali Museum, Lahore, Pakistan

2010

Two Colour Theory, Shakir Ali Museum, Lahore, Pakistan

2009

Food for Thought, Zahoor ul Akhlaq Gallery, NCA, Lahore, Pakistan

2008

In Praise of Red, Royaat Gallery, Lahore, Pakistan

2008

Conversation 1, Elementa Gallery, Dubai, UAE

2007

Non-Strict Correspondence, SCCA, Almaty, Kazakhstan

2007

Love, National Art Gallery, Islamabad, Pakistan

2006

Flight of Fancy, Royaat Gallery, Lahore, Pakistan

2005
  • Halcyon Days, Tannery Arts, London
  • Post-Graduate diploma fine art show, Chelsea College of Art and Design, London
  • Triangle Space, Chelsea College of Art & Design London
  • Chelsea Events Fair, Chelsea College of Art & Design London
2000

Thee Voices, Canvas Art Gallery, Karachi, Pakistan

1995

Punjab Artists’ Association, Alhamra Art Gallery, Lahore, Pakistan

1994

Alhamra Art Gallery, Lahore, Pakistan

Awards:
2005

Awarded Distinction at the Post Graduation Degree Show, Chelsea College of Art and Design, London

2000

Awarded Distinction in final year Degree Show, National College of Arts Lahore, Pakistan

1998

Merit Scholarship from National College of Arts, Lahore, Pakistan

Collection:
  • National Art Gallery, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • SCCA, Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • Zahoor ul Akhlaq Gallery, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Shakir Ali Museum, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Alhamra Art Gallery, , Lahore, Pakistan
  • Various important private collections in India, UAE, Spain, Italy and Pakistan

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