Faiza Shaikh was introduced to art from a very early age. Faiza's obssession with art continued at fielden park Art school in Manchester and after that, south trafford college for textile designing and finally at St. Martins college in London. With this knowledge of technique and history of Art, faiza decided to make her own mark in the art world.
She decided to paint philosophy, politics, poetry and Economics on canvas. Her signature work is recognised by the use of gold and silver leaf scripted with the philosophical message. Her work is rooted in the contemporary world. She chooses not to present the way we are in a manner that questions this or states what we see around us everyday. She is not unconcerened with issues of urban existence, or racial discrimination, of the disparities between the rich and poor. She is a part of this world, she lives and breathes its air as we do, is as affected by its pollutants, but her paintings present a quest for perfection which takes impetus from this world without depicting its context.
Faiza has developed a special technique by which the canvas is converted into a luscious, rich silk and velvet texture.
Strong bold colours, sharp contrasts and a sense of power and modernity strikes you very strongly when you see Faiza's works. Based in London, Faiza has been painting for a while and her work is extremely unusual and eye catching.
Exhibitions & Contributions
Islamabad 2005- Marriot Hotel inaugurated by the Saudi Ambassador.
- World Bank- march 2006
- Rights & Humanity (London) patron Cherie Blair March 2006
- Islington ( London ) November 2006
- Khoi Foundation 2006
- Light Gallery London Jan 2007
- Lords Cricket ground London event for Imran Khan July 2007
- Karachi J I Gallery Dec 2007
Dil foundation san fransisco 2008
Dil foundation london 2008
The magic bus oct 2008
LRBT london Nov 2008
BAFTA london march 2009
The Noble Sage gallery london may 14th 2009
The Blackrat press London may 22nd 2009
Participated in many group shows.
Collectors
Governor House Punjab
Ministry of information and media karachi
provincial minister Sindh
VM trust karachi
Saudi Ambassy islamabad
Private collections London, San Fransisco, Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Dubai, New York.
Major hotel chain in the sub continent |
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