About Me
Artist Background
Artist Background
Artist Background
Naqsh Raj is an artist, educator and a mother, currently teaching at the Art & Design department at Nottingham Trent International College. She has a Master’s Degree in Visual Arts from the prestigious National College of Arts, Lahore. Served in Pakistan as an Art educator for ten years at Comsats University, Islamabad.
Naqsh is also a member of Primary, an artist-led contemporary visual arts organisation based in the United Kingdom.
Artist Statement
Artist Background
Artist Background
Naqsh believes in the strong connection between visual aesthetics and ethics, which are in a continuous process of reform. Her ongoing work is a union of mechanical and manual methods of painting, repeating a mundane technique for imprint making with human hands is the symbolism in her imagery. Possessing an empty space through relentless exertion has been her prime interest and embracing imperfection is a natural part of her current art practice.
key achievements and Exhibitions
Liminal, exhibition, HAAM Gallery, Lahore (2022); Anna Molka Award Exhibition, Punjab University, Lahore (2022); The Winners, Gallery 6, Islamabad, (2022); International Conference and Art Festival for Promoting Social Cohesion and Interfaith Harmony, Exhibition, PNCA Islamabad (2022); Kashmir Solidarity Day, Exhibition, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad (2022); Alhamra National Exhibition of Visual Arts, Lahore (2021); Onrushing-4, Gallery 6, Islamabad (2020); The 100th Exhibition, Gallery 6, Islamabad (2020); 9th National Exhibition, Pakistan National Council of Arts, Islamabad (2017); Arjumand Painting Award, Gallery 6, Islamabad (2017); Harappa International Conference, Exhibition, PNCA Islamabad (2015 and 2016), Vasl-Rohtas International Residency, Islamabad, (2011). Refreshed, Young Artist Award, The Lahore Arts Council, (2009); Gold Medal, Bachelors of Fine Arts, University of Baluchistan (2008).
