Description
Qayyum applies her mastered traditional miniaturist painting techniques to convey contemporary socio-political concepts while evolving her art practice. This work shows the precision and smaller scale of her neo-miniaturist influence, with the introduction of varied materials and a more minimalist approach.
Additional information
| Dimensions | 26.67 × 17.78 cm |
| Medium Text |
Opaque watercolour, tea wash and embossing on paper |
| Year |
2023 |
Tazeen Qayyum
Tazeen Qayyum (b. 1973, Karachi) is a Pakistani-Canadian multidisciplinary artist based in Oakville, known for her exploration of identity, belonging, and displacement. Trained in South Asian and Persian miniature traditions, Qayyum employs diverse mediums, including drawing, installation, sculpture, video, and performance, to delve into complex socio-political issues within the diaspora, reflecting on the interplay of identity and beliefs. Qayyum holds a BFA in Visual Arts from the National College of Arts Lahore and has showcased her art in solo exhibitions at Oakville Galleries, and in group exhibitions at the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Royal Ontario Museum. Additionally, her pieces are part of permanent public collections including the TD Canada Trust Permanent Collection and the National Art Gallery, Nepal.
