About Faiqa Uppal
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Education
1989 - 1994
University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
Awards
1994
MFA (Master in Fine Arts) Goldmedal
2017 – Invited by Pakistan Consulate, Manchester to exhibit my “Cultural theme” paintings created especially for Pakistan’s 70th birthday
2007 – A painting selected for their global calendar page representing Pakistan by CFM International
2006 – A painting selected for the title page of World Bank’s report on Higher Education in Pakistan
1994 – 1st position with Gold Medal in MFA (Master in Fine Arts)
1991 – 2nd position in BFA (Bachelor in Fine Arts)
2007 – A painting selected for their global calendar page representing Pakistan by CFM International
2006 – A painting selected for the title page of World Bank’s report on Higher Education in Pakistan
1994 – 1st position with Gold Medal in MFA (Master in Fine Arts)
1991 – 2nd position in BFA (Bachelor in Fine Arts)
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Biography
As a British Pakistani, my work is shaped by both cultures and the emotions they stir in me. I am drawn to the movements of Mughal miniature dancers, the soft melodies of the flute, the quiet poetry of flowers, and the grace of Degas' ballet figures. These subjects require different approaches, and I shift between them instinctively, painting whatever resonates with me in the moment.
When I paint female dancers, I feel as though I am dancing on the canvas – something I could never do because of social expectations. My floral paintings, on the other hand, reflect the delicate balance of nature, a quiet reminder of how everything in life is connected.
I work with watercolours and acrylics, allowing for both control and spontaneity. Flowing lines, rich colours, and unfinished forms define my style, capturing the movement and emotion within each subject. The immediacy of the imagery encourages the viewer to engage with the subject and the richness of the painted surface.
