Fauzia Khan

I am a painter, I have painted on diverse themes using canvass, stones, glass and wall murals. My paintings emerged into the art world in 1991. My work has been exhibited in galleries in many cities. I have also won awards for my work. My signature work is called 'Roots'.

Biography:
I graduated from Government Girls College Lahore Pakistan and started painting in 1979. I have dabbled in interior design, architecture, and fashion design. My source of creative inspiration lies in the absolute faith in the supreme designer.

I am one of the women painters in Pakistan who have, through their serious paintings, distinguished themselves socially, in a society going through rapid changes. My work has been called 'graceful, symbolic and real'. I have traveled extensively internationally (US, UK, Japan, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Holland, Middle East) and my travels have given me many memories that are reflected in my paintings.

Painting medium:
My interest in painting trees and roots is for spiritual and social values. The message of my painting takes people to their roots of culture, heritage, and spirituality. I consider myself as a versatile artist and accepts all sorts of challenges from within, to create inspirational work on ca...

BA in Fine Arts

Awards
1. Bisat-e-yaran, Award in painting, June 2005
2. Young Outstanding Pakistani Award in Cultural Achievement by Junior Chamber International (JCI) of 2004
3. 2004 Sadequain Award
4. 2003 First City Talent Women’s Award
5. 1998 Sadequain calligraphy award 1st winner in category
6. 1997 Winner of Fashion Designing Contest