Shazia Shehzad Bhanji

An Enthralling Storyteller:

Shazia Shehzad Bhanji is an Adelaide-based narrative paper sculpture artist who has a stunning array of work that can blow anyone away. Her portfolio spans a wide range but is mostly based on the narration of human stories and emotions. Over the years, she has found various techniques in how to manipulate, bend, and carve paper to make these magnificent masterpieces.

​She has extensive experience exhibiting her work both solo and as part of groups, collaborating with artists from various countries including the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Prior to relocating to Adelaide, she taught paper art at Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar, held the position of Vice-Chairperson of International Artists Doha (IAD), and facilitated custom workshops on paper sculpture and acrylic techniques.

​Shazia has revolutionized the traditional perception of sculpture with her innovative approach. This is evident in her latest series of large-scale paper installations. Additionally, she is passionate about incorporating cutting-edge technologies such as augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality into her artistic creations.

​With a commitment to using art for social impact, Shazia has collaborated with ...

BACHELOR OF ARTS
Shazia graduated with a bachelor of arts from University of Punjab, Lahore Pakistan. She also studied stretching and oil painting with Pakistan’s leading art teachers Saeed Akthar and Shahnawaz Zaidi 

B.S. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Shazia holds a Bachelor in Software Engineering from Askari College, Lahore Pakistan.

Feb 2023 Paper Art Exhibition, GalleryM Adelaide, Australia
Aug 2021 Changes, Workington, Qatar
Feb 2021 Art in Motion, Katara Art Gallery, Qatar
Apr 2019 Wings Installation, Hamad International Airport, Qatar
Apr 2019 Science & Technology, Art 29 Gallery, W Hotel, Qatar
Mar 2019 Balance for Better, One & Only Royal Mirage, U.A.E
Jan 2019 4 Vision, Katara, Qatar
Mar 2018 Emotions, Art 29 Gallery, W Hotel Qatar
Oct 2017 Ardour, Ritz Carlton, Qatar
Apr 2017 Time Passing, Qatar Foundation, Qatar
Jan 2016 Art Symposium, Karachi, Pakistan