Biography & General Practice
Ufaq Ehsan is an acclaimed Pakistani artist celebrated for her contributions to the visual arts. She graduated from the National College of Arts in 1996. She received the prestigious Sadequain Pride of Performance Award and is the only Pakistani artist to be honored with a Certificate of Excellence from the Palm Art Award, Germany, in 2016. She was also featured in the Himmellblau Art Compass 2016, published by Art Domain Whois Publishers. Ufaq has held various impactful roles throughout her career, including serving as a Permanent Member of the Burn and Child Care Organization (BACCO) and as a faculty member at the National College of Arts (NCA) Archives. Her passion for art therapy led her to work as an art instructor at Ganga Ram Hospital’s psychiatry department, earning an honorary shield. She also served as an honorary art consultant at Fountain House, Lahore.Dedicated to art education, Ufaq has taught differently-abled children at the Image Institute and the American School of International Academics (ASIA). She has actively participated in community service, contributing to NGOs like Families in Distress (FIND) and PEACE. Her volunteer efforts include organizing major festivals in Lahore, such as the Canal Mela during the Freedom Festival 1994 and the Flora Festival 1995. Ufaq has conducted numerous art workshops for children, including the United Nations' Draw Disability campaign and painting sessions promoting peace and tolerance, organized by UNIFEM at NOMAD Art Gallery, Islamabad.As a speaker, Ufaq has shared her expertise on spirituality and healing through art at institutions like Hast O Neest, Fatima Memorial Hospital, and Forman Christian College. She was also a guest speaker at the Innovations Summit for Peace and Prosperity in Asia and is a member of the Punjab Young Artist Association.
Her artworks are more than mere creations; they are living entities with a soul. They have been my steadfast companions—friends, confidants, and patient listeners. Through the ebb and flow of life, they’ve consoled, nurtured, and strengthened me. As I delved into the world of spirituality, particularly Sufism, my work transformed, embodying spiritual colors, symbols, and meanings.Two elements are paramount in my art: colors—the language of the subconscious, and symbols—the threshold between the physical and the metaphysical. My exploration centers on the profound relationship between the divine and human existence.