EDUCATION
2009-2010: Masters of Art, Ceramics, University of Wales Institute Cardiff, UK
2005-2008: Bachelors of Design, Ceramics, Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, PK
RESEARCH
2010: Art and Perceptions- understanding and appreciating the art works, undertook research on
development of perceptions towards artworks, compiled a dissertation for Masters degree
2010: Modernism and Postmodernism- to understand their existence within art worlds
2008: Studio Ceramics of Pakistan- past, present and future of ceramic
artists, organizations, institutions and exhibitions in Pakistan, compiled a dissertation for
Bachelors degree
2007: Ceramic traditions of Indus Valley Civilization, Pakistan
2006: Tile works in Sindh, Pakistan
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, PK
2009: Faculty, Material Sciences, B.design students
AHAN- Sindh Ministry of industries, Special initiatives, Govt. of Pakistan, Karachi, PK
2009: Ceramic design and technical Consultant, Technical, Design, Exhibition and Merchandise advisory for trainees
Shabir Tiles Pakistan, PK
2008: Internee, Design and Sciences departments
Freelance and Private, PK
2007-2009: Ceramic workshops for varying age groups to engage and enhance students’ creative skills through ceramic processes
The Citizens Foundation, PK
2007: Internee, Ceramic workshops for under privileged students
Abn Amro Bank, Head Office, PK
2005: Internee, Credit Assurance department
Computerworld and Raabta Magazines, PK
2005: Internee, Design, Editorial and Marketing departments
SELECTIVE EXHIBITIONS
Jan 2010 – Ongoing: Merge | Diverge, Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Aberystwyth University, UK
Dec 2010: Inspiring you, inspiring me, Indus Valley Gallery, Karachi, PK
Oct 2010: Intro, Cardiff Design Festival, Royal Arcades, Cardiff, UK
Sep 2010: Merge|diverge, MA thesis show, Howard Gardens gallery, Cardiff, UK
Nov 2009: Faculty Art5, Indus Valley Gallery, Karachi, PK
Oct 2008: Ishq Vishq, Indus Valley Gallery, Karachi, PK
Jun 2009: Emerging Artists, VM art gallery, Karachi, PK
Dec 2008: Lala Land, thesis show, Indus Valley School, Karachi, PK
Mar 2008: Private view, American Consulate, Karachi, PK
PUBLICATIONS
2010: Publicity artwork for MA show, UWIC, UK (http://www.csad.uwic.ac.uk/maceramics/images/masters_exhib_2010.pdf)
2009: Young at art: growing pains; by Salwat Ali, 14 jun; Dawn News Gallery, PK
(http://artisturoosa.com/PDF/Sunday-14-Jun-2009.pdf)
2010: Merge| Diverge international group www.mergediverge.com
Skills:
Proficient in Printmaking and Print design processes;
Digital and Manual Photography;
Oil, water and acrylic Painting;
Power point and PhotoshopCS3 softwares
