Nasreen Sadiq
Nasreen Sadiq She absorbed a lot of arts & crafts from her mother and surroundings; like embroidery (ChaarSutti), flower making/decorative pieces, and much more that the community around provided. Subsequently feeling the need and importance of a formal education, Nasreen attended weeklong Traditional Art Workshops at the VMCTA Karachi and decided to join the […]
Sana Imaad
Sana Imaad As an entrepreneur, creative writer, UX designer, photographer, and visual artist, Sana found the VMCTA diploma program exceptionally unique. It allowed her to comprehend patterns she encountered in daily life. She described VMCTA courses as providing a ‘behind-the-scenes’ insight, brilliantly explaining both design and concept basics. Sana also aims to utilize the […]
Shujauddin Khalifa
Shujauddin Khalifa With eight years of experience as a teacher and fine artist, Khalifa is deeply committed to continuous learning, both in theory and practice. He strives to impart the knowledge he has acquired to younger generations, equipping them with the tools for independent study. Mentally and physically prepared, Khalifa is eager to pursue […]
Fatima Agha
Fatima Agha As an Islamic visual artist and art teacher, she merges mystical inclinations and meditation practices with her passion for artistic expression, viewing it as a path to connect with the Divine, which she sees as pure beauty. Since 2019, she has showcased her work in numerous group and solo exhibitions.
Sana Habib
Sana Habib With a background in art history and a diploma in traditional arts from VMCTA, transitions between academia and her current practice as a psychotherapist. Despite discovering Islamic geometry late, she finds profound meaning in exploring patterns, seeing life itself guided by ratio and proportion. While grappling with the pencil and paintbrush due to […]
Amna Fraz
Amna Fraz is an artist specializing in traditional egg tempera painting, using natural pigments sourced locally in Pakistan. Alongside drawing and painting, she explores geometric and biomorphic patterns in printmaking and textile design. With an MFA from the National College of Arts (NCA) focusing on printmaking and sculpture, Amna brings extensive artistic expertise to her […]
Liaquat Joyo
Liaquat Joyo Liaquat’s interest in Islamic Traditional Arts led him to Karachi from Hyderabad, aiming to become a skilled art teacher. Liaquat shares, “This one-year program boosted my knowledge and skills in traditional arts. Initially, I planned to pursue a bachelor’s in Fine Arts, but the VMCTA diploma program’s captivating curriculum changed my mind. Now, […]
Saman Ansari
Saman Ansari An artist fascinated by Lahore’s stunning architecture, she is a graduate of Graphic Design from the National College of Arts, Lahore. She expanded her skills with a diploma in traditional arts from VMCTA, Karachi, in 2018-2019. Under her brand ‘Jhalak’, she specializes in traditional ceramics, ‘Tezhip’ paintings, and bridal designs. Saman also teaches […]
Mehrin Haseeb
Mehrin Haseeb An artist currently pursuing an MPhil in Art & Design at the Indus Valley School of Art, Karachi. She holds a Diploma in Traditional Arts from VMCTA (in collaboration with PFSTA UK) and an MFA from Punjab University, complemented by a BA in Fine Art and Psychology. Inspired by her traditional training and […]
Maryam Cheema
Maryam Cheema Meet Maryam Cheema, an artist with a Master’s in Multimedia Arts from the National College of Arts and a Diploma in Traditional Arts from the VM Centre for Traditional Arts. Besides her academic achievements, Maryam is a practicing mental health counselor. Her passion for ceramics shines through her porcelain line, Mary Pots. Through […]