Lean in, listen and find connections
In a world full of colour, chaos and emotion, Amena’s artworks offer space to breathe and find peace. Yet, she’s aware that to see the entire frame, you first need to lean in, listen and pay attention. To notice the intricate details, and give yourself permission to pause, contemplate, and re-evaluate. Only then, when you step back, does it become clear and make sense.
This shift in perspective prompts viewers to consider the connections between their inner and outer worlds. It’s this collision between the internal and external that drives her work as an artist and mark-maker. Amena’s art is an invitation to start meaningful dialogues, both with yourself and others.
Achievements
2022
WRAP 2022 Finalist Art prize, Small Artwork Exhibit, East Gippsland Gallery, Sydney, Australia
2022
Bluethumb Prize Finalist, Founder’s Category, Bluethumb Gallery, Sydney, Australia
2015
Artist In Residency Grant Award, Vermont Studio Center, Vermont, U.S.A.
2001
U.A.E. Semi-Finalist, Windsor & Newton Worldwide painting Competition, Dubai, U.A.E.
2001
Best of Show Award, Idea Identity & Design, A.U.D, Dubai, U.A.E.
Collections
Private Collections: Dubai, Karachi, Paris, San Francisco, Chicago, Berlin, London, Sydney, Melbourne
Exhibitions
The Other Art Fair, December Edition, The Cutaway, Barangaroo Reserve, Sydney, Australia
2022
Trajectory, Artist Collective, Tiliqua Tiliqua Gallery, Sydney, Australia
2022
Duo Exhibit, Duologue, Tiliqua Tiliqua Gallery, Sydney, Australia
2022
The Other Art Fair, July Edition, The Cutaway, Barangaroo Reserve, Sydney, Australia
2022
The Other Art Fair, December Edition, The Cutaway, Barangaroo Reserve, Sydney, Australia
2021
Misk Art Fair, Experiment 0.3, Art District- Misk Art Institute, Riyadh, KSA
2019
Group Exhibition, Art Nations collective, Saudi Art Gallery, Jeddah, KSA
2019
2019
Solo Exhibition, Open Studio, Public Studio Space, Jeddah, KSA
2018
Group Exhibition, White by Mehar, The Paint Bucket Gallery, Lahore, Pakistan
Group Exhibition, Monochrome Monologue, The Paint Bucket Gallery, Lahore, Pakistan
2017
Group Exhibition, Potpourri XXVI, ArtChowk Gallery, Karachi, Pakistan
2016
Group Exhibition, One Day Exhibit, The Store Gallery, Jeddah, K.S.A.
2016
Duo Exhibit, Inscribing Existence, ArtChowk Gallery, Karachi, Pakistan
2015
Group Exhibition, Grandeur Art Gallery, Karachi, Pakistan
2012
Solo Exhibition, Unraveled, Blackstar Gallery, Fontainebleau, France
2011
Duo Exhibit, Home is where the heart is, Five Green Gallery, Dubai, U.A.E
2008
Solo Exhibition, Labyrinth, Five Green Gallery, Dubai, U.A.E.
2004
Solo Exhibition, Dubai media City, Exhibition Hall 5, Dubai, UA.E.
2004
2004
Group Exhibition, Windsor & Newton Finalist’s Exhibit, Ritz Carlton, Dubai, U.A.E.
Shara Art Fair, Inside/Outside Artist collective, Saudi Art Council, Jeddah, KSA
2001
Education
B.F.A. Degree in Interior Design, The American University in Dubai, U.A.E.
Fundamentals in Curating, Certification, Sotheby’s Institute of Art
Certificate in Arts & Cultural Administration, Certification, TAFE NSW, Australia
Related Professional Experience
2013-2014
Instructor, Dept of Interior Design, Dar El Hekma University, Jeddah, K.S.A
2001-2015
Senior Interior Designer, worked in Dubai, Karachi, & Jeddah.
Mural Artist &, completion of various interiors and murals, U.A.E
2003-2004
Press & Media
Published work & Interview, The Draft Colection, Art Talk, March issue 2018.
Published work, The missing Slate magazine, February issue 2017.
Published work & Interview, Driftwood Press magazine, October issue 2016.
Mariam Shafqat, ‘Black & White: Monochrome Monologue’, The Tribune, Oct 24, 2016.
Newspaper article with photographs, Business Recorder Karachi, Nov 18, 2011. 3.
Pakistan Art Review, no. 31, April 27, 2012. 5.
Pakistan Press, Opening at Artchowk, ppt Admin, April 11, 2012.
Dawn News, Inscribing Existence, by: staff reporter, Karachi, April 10, 2012
Fraaz, ‘The Three Artisteers', Pakistan Today, Nov 19, 2011. 13.
Veera Rustomji, ‘Conceptual Artwork Interview’, Art Magazine Weekly, Nov 19, 2011. 8.
Siobhan Live, Artist’s Interview on Home is where the Heart is Exhibit, Dubai
Eye Radio 103.8, Dubai, U.A.E, 2004.
Live Interview, Art show at media city, Dubai T.V, Dubai, U.A.E, April, 2001.
Gallery Affiliation
ColourSpace, Online representation, 2022
Bluethumb Art, Online representation, 2021
Saatchi Art, Online representation, 2016
The Other Art Fair, July Edition, The Cutaway, Barangaroo Reserve, Sydney, Australia
2023
Women in Art, Group Show, Shazia Imran AAD Gallery, Sydney, Australia
2023
Panoramic, Group Show, One88 Gallery, Sydney, Australia
2023
Buy or Cry, Group Show, Sol Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
2023
