Shumaila Islam

As a multidisciplinary artist, her creative odyssey intertwines the allure of nature's bounty with a diverse amalgamation of mediums. She employs gouache, inks, pointers, markers, graphite, and an innovative inclusion of everyday metal elements such as needles, safety pins, common pins, and paper clips in both imagery and collage, forging an artistic tapestry that blurs the lines between the natural and the industrial.

At the heart of her artistic exploration lies the quest for catharsis—a profound experience seamlessly woven into the fabric of her art. Through the intricacies of plant imagery intricately entwined with metallic accents, she seeks to immerse viewers in a captivating narrative that invites introspection and emotional release.

Each creation is a symphony of vibrant colors, organic textures, and unexpected metallic elements, beckoning observers into an immersive experience that transcends traditional boundaries. The juxtaposition of delicate plant forms with the ruggedness of metal fosters a sensory journey, inviting tactile engagement and visual contemplation.

By incorporating real metal objects into her collages and imagery, she aims to not only provoke thought but also evoke a sense of unity between nature's orga...

M.Phil.in (Studio Practice)
MA Fine Arts (Practice and History)
B-Ed. (Education)

Certification
Calligraphy & Illumination course

Group Shows
Participated in more than 40 group shows on reputed national arts councils to date.


GROUP EXHIBITIONS (NATIONAL)

2020: 34th Annual Art Exhibition 2020, Artist Association of Punjab at Alhamra Arts Gallery Punjab Arts Council, Lahore
2019: Art Arcane (A group show of 22 artists at Zulfi’s gallery, Lahore
2019: 33rd National Art Exhibition, Artist Association of Punjab at Lahore at Alhamra Arts Gallery Punjab Arts Council, Lahore
2019: 1st National Exhibition, Fine Arts Dept. Sargodha University, Sargodha
2019: 1st International Pak China Friendship Exhibition, Zubaida Agha Art Gallery Institute of Art & Design, Sargodha University, Sargodha
2018: National Exhibition of Visual Arts, Alhamra Arts Gallery Punjab Arts Council, Lahore
2018: Display in Artist Practice Program at Shakir Ali Museum/ PNCA, Lahore
2015: 29th Annual Art Exhibition, Artist Association of Punjab at Alhamra Arts Gallery Punjab Arts Council, Lahore
2015: Final Display of M. Phil Coursework Projects, Anamolka and Puraf Gallery, Research Centre College of Art and Design, University of the Punjab, Lahore
2014: Hazrat Imam Hussain The Humanity Inspiration by Milestone & Idara Minhaj ul Hussain at Alhamra Art Gallery, Alhamra Arts Gallery Punjab Arts ...