Bio.
My work is inspired by the interplay of light, movement, and depth in nature. With an academic background in Comparative Development and Environmental Studies, I have been a full-time professional artist for the last 6 years. Ever since, I have strived to capture the essence of nature and its importance towards sustainability through my paintings.
Each of my paintings reflects the light and subtle movements found in the tranquillity and beauty of the natural world. I explore the subtle nuances of depth as it dances through the scenes from my imagination. I also use my art to share the importance of nature through environmental organizations such as The Nature Conservancy of Canada and Tree Canada to expose the wonders of nature. Sometimes, my passion for painting nature allows me to contribute to science by collecting data on my hikes around the Rockies of Alberta, Canada.
The light, movement, and depth I experience in nature lead me to interpret it in visual arts as an expression that is inclusive of the dynamic movements found in the abstract, expressionist, impressionist, and surrealist movements of fine art. These art styles have heavily influenced the techniques I use in my artwork.
I can’t say which medium is my favorite because each one offers something unique. I love how watercolor paints interact with the paper—how they bleed and flow, creating beautiful, unpredictable effects. It’s unforgiving and challenging, but that's part of the appeal. Acrylic paint, on the other hand, is fast and forgiving, allowing me to work quickly and layer freely, which makes it perfect for teaching. Oil paint gives me the time to truly create through my raw imagination, with its rich, lasting colors and textures that I can sculpt on the canvas. And there’s something deeply satisfying about picking up a charcoal willow stick or an ink pen to make endless lines that weave around the paint. So, I truly enjoy painting with all mediums, depending on the mood I'm in.
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Ink and Watercolour
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Oil on canvas "Misty Glacier Waters"
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Plein-air with watercolours
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Acrylic on canvas "Fraser Valley"
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Hopeful Cloud, Oil on canvas
Exhibit History, Awards & Recognitions
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2021
Swiss Art Award for Painting Sunrise in the city - 3rd Prize- Geneva, Switzerland2020
Live painting- First Prize- Edmonton, Canada2018
The Muse - First Prize as the contemporary art muse of the city of Edmonton.- Edmonton, Canada2017
Ambassadors Art Prize- Edmonton, Canada2007
Oil Painter - Ottawa Art Association award - First Prize- Ottawa, Canada
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2025 SOLO on Artsy, 10 Art pieces represented by James May Gallery, USA
2024
The flow of water Solo / Foundry Studios - Edmonton, Canada2024
Artist Talks - Solo / Foundry Studios - Edmonton, Canada2024
ART TAKEOVER / Foundry Studios - Edmonton, Canada2023
Open Studio ~ solo / Foundry Studios - Edmonton, Canada2023
Solo Featured at CAVA, Movement, Light and depth of nature / Galerie Cava - Edmonton, Canada2022
Artist en Residence Studio Expositions / Galerie Cava - Edmonton, Canada2022
Winter Exhibit @Bay1Gallery / Bay1Gallery - Edmonton, Canada2021
Exposition Minuature / Galerie Cava - Edmonton, Canada2021
Art for conservation / Lotus Art Gallery - Edmonton, Canada2021
Entasis / Lotus Art Gallery - Edmonton, Canada2021
The bloom / Lotus Art Gallery - Edmonton, Canada2021
Winter Love - Solo Botanical Garden Gallery Exhibit / Lotus Art Gallery - Edmonton, Canada2020
Raw Artists / Edmonton - Edmonton, Canada2020
Swiss Art Expo - ARTBOX PROJECT ZÜRICH 2.0 / Swiss Art EXPO - Zurich, Switzerland2020
3D Chrome Visions / Lotus Art Gallery - Edmonton, Canada2020
Abstruse / Lotus Art Gallery - Edmonton, Canada2020
Galaxy of visions / Lotus Art Gallery - Edmonton, Canada2020
Hidden words of love / Lotus Art Gallery - Edmonton, Canada2019
Imagination movers / Lotus Art Gallery - Edmonton, Canada2019
Caprice / Lotus Art Gallery - Edmonton, Canada2019
Creative Construction & Calligraphy / Lotus Art Gallery - Edmonton, Canada2019
Art for conservation / Lotus Art Gallery - Edmonton, Canada2019
Solo Artist / Work Nicer - Edmonton, Canada2018
Lift Art Gallery Virtual Exhibition / Online (juried) - Edmonton, Canada2018
Love and race / Lotus Art Gallery - Edmonton, Canada2018
Hyphenated world / Lotus Art Gallery - Edmonton, Canada2018
The muse - nudes / Lotus Art Gallery - Edmonton, Canada2018
Dan Sun and Me / Lotus Art Gallery - Edmonton, Canada2018
Abstract Art / Lotus Art Gallery - Edmonton, Canada2018
Art and Music / Lotus Art Gallery - Edmonton, Canada2018
Green winter / Muttart Gallery - Edmonton, Canada2018
The found / The found arts festival - Edmonton, Canada2018
Solo Artist / Foundry Room - Edmonton, Canada2018
Art is life / MAMAG Modern Art Museum - Vienna, Salzburg, Linz, Wels and Munich, Austria2017
Poets and artists / Lotus Art Gallery - Edmonton, Canada2017
Artist / Harcourt Gallery - Edmonton, Canada2017
Temporary exhibit on Contemporary Art at the Salons des Arts, Musee du Louvre / Musee du Louvre - Paris, France2016
Aga Khan Museum / Botanic Garden - Devon, Canada2016
Le Figure / Lotus Art Gallery - Edmonton, Canada2015
The EPL Solo / Castle downs - Edmonton, Canada2015
The Unknown Artists / Edmonton - Edmonton, Canada2010
Basement artists / Mercury Lounge - Ottawa, Canada2009
Basement artists / P.J.Mills Art gallery - Ottawa, Canada2008
Ottawa Little Theater / Ottawa little theatre - Ottawa, Canada2007
Basement artists / Oh so good cafe - Ottawa, Canada2006
Bloodline Art / Montreal - Montreal, Canada
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2025 (Feb) Dubai Group Exhibit with Art Boxy at Andkadulovagallery
2025 (Feb) Group Exhibit with ArtBoxy at Thomson Gallery, Switzerland
2024-2025
Water / Group show then Solo on Artsy / James May Gallery - USA2024
Landscapes 2024 / Federation Canadian Artists Art Gallery - Granville BC, Canada2024
Bay1gallery Spring Exhibit / Bay1Gallery - Edmonton, Canada2024
Ciprarte Spring Exhibit, Venice / CIPRIARTE Gallery - Venice, Italy2024
Spring Exhibition / Bay1Gallery - Edmonton, Canada2024
Nuance / Galerie Cava - Edmonton, Canada2023
Members Exhibition / Galerie Cava - Edmonton, Canada2023
Summer Artists Collection / Bay1Gallery - Edmonton, Canada2023
Celebrating Life, New York USA / Grimandi Art Gallery - New York, United States2023
End Poverty Edmonton, Terry P Gallery / Jasper Avenue, End Poverty Edmonton Non-Profit Offices - Edmonton, Canada2023
Underground art auction, MINNID / Jasper Avenue, Brighton Block. - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada2022
Etat Fluide, Galerie CAVA / Galerie Cava - Edmonton, Canada2022
Curated Self Portraits, contemporary artists from Edmonton / Artfare, NewYork - New York and Edmonton, United States
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2025 Vogue, Conte Germany, Art publication Hardcopy and digital publications. (Painting: “Cultural Embrace, Oil on Canvas”
Friends of the Elk Publication. Story and photography published (A nature conservation organisation working with Elk Island National Park, Canada) (Photo of a Swallow bird, taken on iPhone mini, 2024 at Elk Island Park).
2023
NCC (Nature Conservancy of Canada) - Leaving no trace2023
Radio Canada- Artiste Expose Movement, Lumiere et profondeur de la nature.2023
North Saskatchewan River Valley Conservation Society- Forest health News2023
Nature Conservancy of Canada & Mariam Qureshi- Healthy forest are a gift that keep on giving.2022
NCC (Nature Conservancy of Canada) - Website Blog2022
Radio Canada- Mariam Qureshi, Artiste en residence2021
Bidgala Gallery - Art as an Eco-Business2021
Global News - The Bloom2020
ARTSY Editorial Review- Female artist to look out for2019
Global News Edmonton - Lotus Art Gallery curator, Mariam Qureshi2019
Tui-motu magazine, New Zealand- Policies matter, art and humanities2017
Yellow pages - Lotus Art gallery2017
Art shopping Carrousell di Louvre- Contemporary Artist
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2024
Foundry Studios - Edmonton, Canada2022
Yukon and Western Territories Residencie RAFA - Saskatoon, Canada2022
Artiste en résidence Galerie CAVA - Edmonton, Canada2021
Botanic Garden - Devon, Canada2015
Lotus Gallery - Edmonton, Canada
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2021
Art for wildlife , Canada2020
Aartzy Gallery , Canada2020
Art by Locals, Canada2017
MAMAG Modern Art Museum, Austria2016
Bloodline gallery , Canada2015
Saatchi Art, Canada2015
Art for Conservation , Canada
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Since 2015 I have been collaborating with artists based in Canada, United States, Europe and Australia.
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I offer art classes and workshops where participants can register to either experiment with a specific medium of their choice or join a series of workshops I am hosting.
Most of my classes are available in both French and English at Galerie CAVA in Edmonton.
Registration is done through Eventbrite.
2025, CAVA Art classes “CAVA Sur la route”: Plamondon AB (Feb 20-23) Going to be teaching Bird art to youth and Landscape in acrylic to adults.
2025, Paint2Preserve Programming is coming this summer to CAVA
2024, Alliance francais Edmonton (Ghost Print workshop with leaves and a walk in the river valley. (Oct and Aug)
2024 Nature walk and art at CAVA, Ghost and block print workshop for the public, July.
Where to View and Purchase My Work?
My artwork can be found in galleries that showcase contemporary and abstract expressionist pieces.
Each gallery visit provides a chance to engage with the artwork in a unique setting. You can explore my collections at the following locations:
