Tree Series I

Farrah is a graduate of the National College of Arts (NCA) Lahore and specializes in Asian miniature painting, specifically in the style of Mughal miniatures of the Subcontinent. Farrah has participated in more than 160 national and international group exhibitions, including those held in the U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Austria, France, Hong Kong, China, Baku (Azerbaijan), Tehran, Jeddah, India, Bangladesh, the U.A.E., Bahrain, and Greece. She has also had 4 solo exhibitions. Farrah has recently received the prestigious President’s Award for Pride of Performance 2024. She received the Excellence Award from Beaconhouse National (BNU) in December 2023, “Charles Wallace Visiting Fellowship Award (UK)” for excellence in the field of traditional miniature art. The magazine selected 100 women in Pakistan who have made a change through their work and awarded them the “Best Women Role Model Award 2016.

Farrah, as an artist, is deeply fascinated by her surroundings. We exist within a society woven from a mix of emotions—pain, happiness, and joy. She incorporates symbols such as the lotus flower, which represents the purity of the feminine, as well as rebirth and self-regeneration, themes prominent in many Eastern religions. The tree in her work symbolizes her connection to society. It represents hope, eternal life, and renewal. A symbol of wisdom, it holds the secrets of both the past and the present. For Farrah, the tree reflects the bond between heaven and earth, humans and nature, resilience and beauty, conveyed through vibrant colors, shapes, and textures. It is sensitive and twisted, with deep roots, illustrating her own natural connection to society and a reminder to stay grounded in our roots. Her work communicates messages through symbols, colors, and relationships. She believes that feelings and emotions are interconnected physical boundaries and that they cannot be separated or isolated. By connecting with nature, we are reminded that we are part of a larger web of life. Our actions impact the world around us, and we hold the power to heal and protect the earth. Through every aspect of her art, Farrah seeks to represent hope.