Zainab Shah

I am a visual storyteller and miniature painter whose work explores the intersection of traditional South Asian technique and contemporary narrative. With a background in freelance journalism, my practice is rooted in the act of 'Safar'—the journey between the internal psyche and the external world. My miniatures are characterized by a meticulous attention to detail and a profound exploration of silence, resilience, and the reclamation of space. Through the disciplined lens of traditional miniature painting, I attempt to archive the unspoken testimonies of survival and the pursuit of light.

Master's in Mass Communication
Learned the traditional art of the book by a tradition Iranian teacher

Once a year, I exhibit in Lahore, Pakistan at the infamous Daachi Foundation Mela.