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MEET OUR ARTISTS
Member artists will be featured on this page, allowing collectors to browse and discover the perfect artist to create a custom piece that truly resonates with them.
NARGIS NAQVI
Painter, Artist (mixed media & resin)
Nargis Naqvi is a Multidisciplinary artist of Saudi upbringing and South Asian ethnicity. She grew up in Saudi Arabia, got her education in the United States in Business, Interior Design and Photography and moved to Canada with her family in 1999.
Her passion for the arts started in grade school and her father indulged her with large canvases, and oil paints. Without any training or formal education, she experimented and created. Other forms of art were introduced along the way, such as resin – her second favorite medium. She now paints in mixed media using spray paints, collage, acrylics ,resin, oils and gold leafing plus much more.
She is inspired by women’s emotions and the colorful petals on nature’s flowers. You will often see textures on floral paintings and flowers created from imagination, along with preservation of bouquets in resin.
She has exhibited in 28+ exhibitions, and is Executive Director of The Artist Cube and sits on the board of Fine Arts Society of Milton. Her painting ‘Humanity First’ has been converted to a traffic box wrapped in Milton and she has also created a 15’ banner for Emmanuel College at the University of Toronto.
ZUNAIRA MUFTI
Full Time Artist and Architectural Designer
Zunaira is a multidisciplinary architectural designer and artist based in Milton, Ontario. With a degree in Architecture from Indus Valley School of Arts and Architecture and a design certificate from Ryerson University, she channels her creativity through her studio, ZDot Design Studio. Zunaira’s art reflects her connection to nature, and she shares this passion through workshops, paint events, and art programs for kids across the GTA. Her architectural background enriches her artistic practice, allowing her to create with depth and versatility.
SHAMAILAH FAIZAN
Paintings and Calligraphy Artist
With a career spanning art, design, and staging, Shamailah has established herself as a leading creative force. As her Over 20 years of experience in art , she has gained recognition. Her award-winning paintings and calligraphy pieces are highly sought after by collectors and clients worldwide.
DR. NAFISA SAYED-MOTIWALA
Floral and Abstract Artist
Nafisa is a freelance visual artist, art historian, author, and educator based in Brampton with a doctorate degree in History of Art. She works in watercolour and acrylics but enjoys exploring othere mediums. Her works are primarily florals and abstract. She has exhibited globally in several group exhibitions in India, UAE, Qatar, the US, Canada, Lebanon, Brussels, Poland, Turkey, France, Singapore, Phillipines, and Ukraine.
RABIA KAZMI
Ethnic and Landscape Artist
Rabia Kazmi is a graphic designer by profession and the owner of Zee9 Toronto, a community-based TV channel, along with a graphic design and print studio. While design remains her professional foundation, she devotes her free time to her true artistic passion, visual art.
She works primarily with acrylics, though pastels are her favourite medium, allowing her to explore softness, movement, and emotion. Drawing is at the heart of her practice and remains her most loved form of expression, serving as the starting point for much of her work.
Based in Canada, Rabia continues to balance professional creativity with a growing personal art practice rooted in curiosity, freedom, and self-expression.
AMNA WALI
Painter and Mix Media Artist
From a young age, she dreamed of becoming an artist, spending her leisure time immersed in drawing and coloring. Her family recognized her artistic inclination, with her sisters often gifting her art supplies and her brother encouraging her creativity.
As she grew older she felt the pressure of practicality and decided to pursue a master's degree in Food Science and Technology, temporarily stepping away from her passion for art. However, after completing her degree, she reignited her love for painting, transitioning from colored pencils gouache, oil pastels, and acrylics. continued to explore her passion, learning new techniques and innovating her artistic expression.
SAADIYAH HALIMA WAZEER JALAL
Visual Artist, Islamic Calligraphy and Stained Glass Specialist
Saadiyah Halima is a Chennai born visual artist with over 28 years of experience specializing in Islamic calligraphy and stained glass techniques. She holds both a Bachelor's and Master’s degree in Fine Arts from Stella Maris College, University of Madras, India.
Her artistic journey began during her high school years, driven by a deep appreciation for fine arts. Upon completing her undergraduate studies, she found her calling in stained glass, an expressive medium that allowed her to explore the spiritual and visual depth of Islamic art in innovative ways. Deeply inspired by the beauty of Quranic verses and the sacred geometry embedded in Islamic design, her work reflects a unique synthesis of tradition and personal devotion.
Saadiyah’s stained glass pieces are notable for their meticulous craftsmanship and vibrant color palettes. Using colored glass of varying textures, she creates compositions that integrate Arabic calligraphy with contemporary aesthetics.
Her works have been exhibited in cultural centers and galleries across India (Chennai and Bangalore), Mauritius, and Toronto, Canada. She has held ten solo exhibitions in these locations, gaining recognition for her distinctive style and technique. Over the past two decades, her work has reached a global audience, with commissioned pieces collected by clients in Singapore, the United States, Australia, Dubai, Germany, London, and Toronto.
MAHWISH ZAHID
Geometric, Watercolor and Mixed Media Artist
Mahwish is a Toronto-based emerging artist whose work explores the balance between structure and fluidity. Specializing in geometric art and watercolors, she also works with mixed media, acrylics and textured mediums to create pieces that feel both intentional and expressive. Her art reflects a deep curiosity for form, color, and composition - often blending precise patterns with soft, flowing elements. Through her work, she invites viewers to experience harmony between order and emotion, structure and freedom.
MEHREEN HASAN
Acrylic, Thread and Fabric Artist
Mehreen Hasan is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in painting, working primarily with acrylics, thread, and fabric. She earned her MFA from Pakistan and her Contemporary Painting Techniques specialization from University of Arts London (UCLA), where she developed a distinctive style that merges traditional techniques with contemporary textures and materials.
Mehreen’s work has been exhibited across five continents—including Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and North America—reflecting her global perspective and diverse influences. Notably, her painting Chalkiada Waters-Greece, was on display at the Legislative Assembly of Toronto from January 2023 to 2024, marking a significant milestone in her career.
Her art is deeply personal, representing her life journey, experiences, and the many people and places that have shaped her. Drawing inspiration from her surroundings, cultural encounters, and personal memories, Mehreen transforms everyday experiences into vibrant visual narratives that explore identity, movement, and memory.
Through her innovative use of thread and fabric alongside acrylic paint, she creates layered compositions that invite viewers to engage with texture, color, and emotion. Mehreen Hasan continues to explore the intersections of material, form, and storytelling, offering work that resonates on both intimate and universal levels, connecting audiences with the shared threads of human experience.