Khaula Mazhar

Khaula Mazhar was born in Ontario, Canada to Indian-Pakistani immigrants, whose loyalty to science and medicine is a common trait among people from the Sub-Continent.Thus they smiled patiently and reminded her gently, as her artistic skills continued to stubbornly develop, that she was destined to become a brain surgeon.However, the world of brain surgeons would remain at a loss as she went on to complete her MSc in Biochemistry and then enter the world of teaching instead.

In her years of teaching Khaula continued to be involved in art projects on behalf of the school and helped create a pair of large-scale murals that were publicly exhibited in Karachi (Pakistan) as part of Karavan Karachi’s heritage project. On moving back to Canada she has exhibited her work both in Canada and abroad and her work has received special merit and recognition in juried shows. Her exhibition on women’s issues in October 2016 received a certificate of appreciation from MP Iqra Khalid as did her calligraphic work exhibited at the Legislative building in Queen’s Park (from MPP Andrea Horwath).

A thalassophile by nature , Khaula especially loves to be at the beach and just watch the waves. The colors and the movement of the water are inspiring as ...

1997, MSc Biochemistry

2017 October, Group Exhibition “Masquerade” at Artusiasm Art Gallery, Toronto
2017 October, Exclusive invitation by Premier Kathleen Wynne to exhibit art at her Islamic Heritage Reception
2017 August, 150 Canada Group Art Exhibition at Celebration Square (transferred to Peel Art Gallery and Museum Sept 2017- January 2018)
2017 July, VISA Arts Group Exhibition at Beaux-Arts Brampton.
2017July, Murals exhibited (solo) at VIP Lounge for Canada Day celebrations at Celebration Square.
2017 May, Rhythm of Colors Group Art Exhibition at Heritage Mississauga.
2017 April, Being Me Group Art Exhibition at Metro Convention Centre Toronto.
2017 March, Members Group Exhibition at Visual Arts Mississauga.
2016 Group Exhibition at ICNA Sisters Islamic Heritage Event at Celebration Square.
2016 Group Exhibition at Queen’s Park Legislature Building as part of the Inaugural Islamic Heritage month.
2016 Two-person exhibition, Women: Unwitting Warriors at Visual Arts Mississauga. Exhibition depicted women’s issues including sexual abuse, domestic abuse, rights and religion as well as empowerment.
2016 MuslimFest Art Exhibition, Mississauga, Ontario. Exhibited seascape series.
2016 Botanicals Art Exhibition, Light Space and Time Art Gall...