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Malik (b. 1996, Azad Kashmir) is a visual artist based in Islamabad. She
completed her BFA in Fine Arts from the University of Gujrat in 2021,
specializing in traditional miniature painting. Her practice is grounded in
close observation of everyday surroundings and explores themes of
comfort, coexistence, emotional belonging, memory, and ecology. Malik
often draws inspiration from landscapes, pigeons, and quiet interactions
within shared spaces, transforming ordinary moments into intimate visual
narratives through miniature works and sketching.Her work has been
exhibited nationally and internationally with her most recent show held in
Dubai, UAE the 3rd Global Online Art Exhibition: Between Lies and Truth
(2025), also including The New Odyssey at the Pakistan National Council
of the Arts (2021), 17th Emerging Talent exhibition at VM Art gallery karachi
(2022), KHAMSA exhibition at 8b2 by fatima hamid gallery (2026). Within The Miniature a group show at Artscene Gallery Karachi( 2026), The River Remembers a group show organised by Pakistan Art Forum at Alhambra Art Council Lahore (2026). She also
participated in an artist residency at ChK INN by Chenone in Lahore
(2025). Malik’s work also featured in Dawn News and Margalla Tribune.
About the artist
My practice is rooted in careful observation and a deep sensitivity to the
quiet rhythms of everyday life. Drawing inspiration from my hometown
landscapes and the subtle presence of pigeons within shared urban
spaces, I transform fleeting, ordinary encounters into intimate visual
narratives through miniature works and detailed sketching. My work
thoughtfully reflects on the delicate relationship between human interiority
and the natural world, capturing contemplative gestures that unfold in
moments of watching, pausing, and feeding. With a serene and reflective
approach, I invites viewers to slow down and engage with the overlooked,
revealing how small interactions can shape memory, emotion, and a sense
of belonging. As well as, my work reflects on the delicate relationship
between pigeons and human inner reflections, capturing the contemplative moments that arise during observation and feending.
