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ISLAMIC ART
Nargis Naqvi is a Saudi Canadian artist of South Asian descent, based in Milton, Canada. With a background in Business, Interior Design, and Photography, she moved to Canada in 1999. A self-taught artist since childhood, she works in mixed media, blending spray paint, collage, acrylics, and oils. Her art often explores the lives of women, symbolized by clay pots representing life. Nargis has exhibited in over 25 shows, served as Chair of the Exhibitions Committee at the Fine Arts Society of Milton, and her piece “Humanity First” is displayed on a traffic box in Milton.
Find her on Instagram @behindmyart or at www.nargisnaqvi.com.
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.
Amna Wali dreamed being an artist since childhood, spending her free time drawing and coloring. Her family encouraged her creativity, but realizing the challenges of pursuing art as career, she chose to earn a master's degree in Food Science and. After a break from art during her studies, Amna resumed painting, starting with colored pencils and later exploring gouache and acrylics. She to learn new techniques and embrace innovation in her artwork.
Saadiyah Halima is a Chennai-born visual artist with over 28 years of experience in Islamic calligraphy stained glass. She holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Fine Arts from Stella Maris College University of Madras. Her art, inspired Quranic verses and sacred geometry, merges tradition with personal devotion, showcasing vibrant stained glass pieces that blend Arabicigraphy with contemporary aesthetics. Saadiyah's work has been exhibited internationally and has garnered recognition and from clients worldwide.
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 is a multidisciplinary artist known for her acrylic paintings incorporating thread and fabric. With an MFA from Pakistan and a specialization in Contemporary Painting Techniques from UCLA, she blends traditional methods modern textures. Her work has been showcased globally, including the notable exhibit ofChalkiada Waters-Greece" at the Legislative Assembly of Toronto (20232024). Mehreen's art reflects her personal journey and cultural experiences, transforming them into vibrant narratives explore identity and memory through innovative layering and texture.
