ac​rylic

watercolour

mixed media

recycled art

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about the artist

Nafisa is a freelance visual artist, art historian, author and educator based in Toronto/Brampton with around 8 years of ​experience in pastels, Charcoal, acrylic, watercolor. She has a doctorate degree in History of Art with specialization in ​Decorative and Architectural Elements of the Regional Architecture in Madhya Pradesh (a state in India) during the 14th-16th ​century. “Her subject matter is nature, whether it is a traditional landscape or a bird and flower painting. She uses a colourful ​palette materials, to capture movement and life — making the brush dance and the colours sing. Everything is captured in the ​spontaneous dance and movement of the brush as it foretells a story. The story of the artist and the world around her.”. She ​has exhibited globally in several group exhibitions in India, UAE, US, Canada, Lebanon, Brussels, Turkey, France, Russia, ​Singapore and Ukraine. She has also authored a Book “Mughal Jewellery: An Insight to the Jewellery under the Mughals”. In ​addition to this, she has a few research papers to her credit including “The Hand of Hamsa: Interpretations Across the Globe”, ​IISTE, 2016. Apart from this, she has been awarded Ratan-e-Hind Award for Excellence in Abstract Art, Delhi, India.

Professionally, Nafisa has been employed in a spectrum of fields including the editorial team in Delhi Art Gallery, Europa ​(Taylor and Francis), and content development. She also worked as a Subject Coordinator and faculty team Social Studies ​Department in Our Own Indian School and Delhi Private School in Dubai.

Using recycled materials has a multitude of benefits including cheaper art supplies, protecting, and preserving the natural ​environment from destruction among others. Most of the things we use may not always have a way to be disposed of without ​damaging the environment. Henceforth, it hethe creative minds to turn to sustainable art that is aesthetically appealing ​without harming the ecosystem.

exhibitions

Teleportation, Art Postcard, Poland

• Intercultural Festival, Her Voice (COVID Times), Artists and Artisans Development and Network, Canada

• Inclusive Arts Festival, Artists and Artisans Development and Network, Canada

• Visual Arts of South Asia (V.A.S.A.) Art Festival 2021, Brampton, Canada

• 1st IWS Singapore, Singapore

• Sea Aquarelle Odesa, IWS Ukraine, Odesa, Ukraine

• Fate, Journey of an Artist, Virtual Exhibition by Funun Arts, Dubai, UAE

• “Melanin” Exhibition, Gallery 1017, Toronto, Canada

• “Flower Power”, Travelling Exhibition organized by Art Escapes Gallery in Russia, France, and Brussels

• “Street Art and Wall Murals”, Street Art Night Events, Dubai, UAE

• “Interpretations” 1st Edition, Abstract Art Exhibition, Dubai, UAE

• “Metamorphosis”, World Art Dubai, Dubai Index Exhibition, Dubai, UAE

• “Year of Zayed Event”, Dubai Outlet Mall Dome Area Display, Dubai, UAE

• “Ramadanization”, 3rd Edition Group Edition, DUCTAC, Mall of Emirates, Dubai

• “Self-Love”, W2W Against the Tides Group Exhibition, Cartoon Art Gallery, Dubai

• “IWS”, UAE 3rd and 5th National Watercolor Exhibition, Cartoon Art Gallery, Dubai, UAE

• “Message of Peace”, DAF World Tour Exhibition, Palais UNESCO, Beirut, Lebanon

• “Sandscapes”, Group Exhibition, Urban Sketchers, SIKKA, Dubai, UAE

• “Essence”, Group Exhibition titled, AIFACS, Delhi, India

• “Art Expo” New York Fair, USA

• “Izmir”, International Fair, Turkey

AWARD

• 2018 Ratan-e-Hind Award for Excellence in Abstract Art, Delhi, India

• 2018 2nd Edition Noon Art Awards, under the Patronage of HH Shaikha Jawahar, Ladies Club, Sharjah

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