Scattered Dreams of Happiness

Ufaq E., a 1996 NCA graduate and Sadequain Pride of Performance awardee, is a renowned Pakistani artist recognized internationally, including in Himmelblau Art Compass 2016 (Germany) and the Palm Art Award. She has taught at NCA, worked in art therapy at Ganga Ram Hospital and Fountain House, and educated differently abled children. Deeply engaged in social work, she has contributed to NGOs like FIND, PEACE, and BACCO and helped organize Lahore’s early cultural festivals. She has conducted art workshops for UN-backed initiatives, promoting healing and social awareness through creative expression.

In her work, Ufaq explores the profound emotional significance of gifts, particularly flowers, as expressions of love, joy, and sorrow. Flowers serve as a universal offering —present in moments of celebration, such as weddings, and in times of grief, like funerals. They bear witness to both the heights of happiness and the depths of loss, embodying a timeless connection between the living and the departed. Through her art, Ufaq employs flowers as a symbol of unwavering presence and emotional support. The deep red that engulfs her work represents the vibrancy of life itself, reinforcing the idea that love, and remembrance transcend time and circumstance.