S A Ahamed

Shafiya Aslam Ahamed is a self-taught contemporary artist renowned for her vibrant, Fauvist-inspired paintings, profoundly influenced by her passion for culture, color, and global travel. Born and raised in Sri Lanka, she holds a First Class Honours BA in Business Management, Leadership, and Human Resources from Northumbria University, UK. Her expressive and dynamic artworks are inspired by the diverse experiences gathered during her extensive travels with her family.

Ahamed’s work has been prominently featured on the iconic billboards of Times Square, New York City, and exhibited internationally in Istanbul and Dubai, including a distinguished exhibition at the Museum of the Future. In 2025, she was appointed as Sri Lanka’s ART AMBASSADOR under the patronage of UNESCO and was a finalist in the Portraiture category of the 2023 Teravarna Gallery competition in Los Angeles. Upcoming exhibitions include London, Carrousel du Louvre Paris 2025, and Red Dot Miami. Through her art, Ahamed invites viewers to embark on a visual journey that challenges perceptions and fosters meaningful dialogue.

Beyond her studio practice, she enjoys traveling with her husband and two daughters, engaging in family activities such as board games, and embra...

BA (hons) Leadership and Management, Northumbria University, UK

Professional Qualification in Human Resource Management, IPM.

Teaching Knowledge Test- All three modules with BAND 3- University of Cambridge, UK

Group Exhibition- “Augustus” Sept 30th- October 6th 2023 conducted by Luna Grande Art Gallery, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Artwork title-“And she became home”.

Three of Shafiya Aslam Ahamed’s artworks were showcased in the Iconic Billboards of Times Square NYC on the 15th November 2023.


Group Art Exhibition in Dubai, UAE by Hayat Arts at the Day by Wyndham.
WHISPERS OF LOVE:
Title of the artwork: NOMADIC QUEEN
11th Feb-25th Feb 2024


World Art Dubai 2024. 10th edition, Dubai UAE
Title of the artwork- Wanita Penuh Warna, Woman of many colors
2-5th May 2024

Paramount Presents
RETRO REVIVAL
Artwork title- The Road to the Red Carpet
This is an exhibition presented by the Paramount Hotel in Dubai UAE, an art collection in the theme of Paramount Movies.
7th June-27th June 2024

GCC Menopause Summit 2024
Museum of the Future, UAE.
18th October 2024.

Art Ambassador for Sri Lanka 2025
Under the patronage of UNESCO
Art exhibition April 8-13th 2025
DIFC Dubai UAE.

Rajasthan Carnival Art Exhibition
Zabeel Ladies Club Dubai UAE
April 27th 2025