Awais Ahmed

Raja Changez is a poet and an artist international repute, hailing from Shakarparian, Islamabad, Pakistan. He received his MFA Degree in Creative writing and an MSc in Journalism both from Colombia University, New York, USA. In addition he also holds an honorary Doctorate in the Arts conferred on him by Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. He has also served as the Director General of the Pakistan National Council of the Arts. Raja Changez’s work encapsulates the interrelation of diverse forces with human beings, nature and the environment. His figurative paintings in a mist like revelation reflect his belief in the amorphousness of life where finite lines rarely exist. His Divided Self, series and Himalayan Odyssey is renowned worldwide.

Uzma Ali is a talented artists whose stunning artworks of the twirling darwish have gained her worldwide acclaim. She holds a degree in Fine Arts from the prestigious Karachi School of Arts. In addition to her artistic pursuits, Uzma also has a background in textile design. She has served as a Textile Designer at Chemitex Industries.

Rind’s artworks illustrate female forms in a classical setting with traditional attire and ornaments. These classic symbols are often paired with Urdu poetry by the great masters Mirza Ghalib, Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Alama Iqbal. Moving seamlessly between acrylic on paper, oil on canvas and ink on paper the artist demonstrates enhanced understanding of line, form and color.

A remarkably talented artist hailing from Mirpurkhas, Pakistan, Rustam is the leading charcoal sketch artist. His unparrelled attention to details has won him recognition worldwide. Rustam’s artworks focus on portraits, still life and realism.