Faiqa Qayyum Uppal
I am Faiqa Uppal a British Pakistani artist based in Birmingham, 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.
Through my art, I seek not only to express my inner world but also to offer moments of reflection, beauty, and connection. Each painting is a quiet act of belonging—between cultures, histories, and the self.
"Expression With The Touch Of Impression"
Exhibitions:
2024 November_
Solo painting Exhibition, under the title of "Nature’s Muse: A Floral Symphony", at Muse Art Gallery, Lahore, Pakistan
2023 November_Grace in Motion:A Symphony of Ballerinas” at Art is Art the Gallery, Worcester, UK
2023 Apr_
Solo painting Exhibition, "Perception and Reality In Bloom", Ocean Art Galleries, Lahore, Pakistan
2023 Mar_ Group exhibition, Feminist Charisma, Artciti Gallery, Karachi, Pakistan
2022 November_
Four people art exhibition, Famirative , Rangrez Art Gallery, Lahore, Pakistan
2022 Mar _ Group exhibition, Feminist Charisma, Artciti Gallery, Karachi, Pakistan
2022 Feb _ Solo painting Exhibition, Untitled "as I have painted all the words", Ocean Art Galleries, Karachi, Pakistan
2021 June _ Solo painting Exhibition, under the title of "Sentiment", Galerie Mayci, Moseley, Birmingham, UK
2021 Mar _ Solo painting Exhibition, under the title of "Expression with the touch of Impression", Hamail Art Gallery, Lahore, Pakistan
2021 Jan _ Four people show "Figure it Out" painting Exhibition, Ejaz Art Gallery, Lahore, Pakistan
2020 Feb _ Solo painting Exhibition, Felicity, Hamail Art Gallery, Lahore, Pakistan
2019 April
– Solo Watercolour Exhibition, Ocean Art Gallery, Lahore, Pakistan
2018 Nov – Painting exhibition and discussion “Revolutionary Women Around The World” (Research based project), Gaskell House, Manchester, UK
2018 May – Painting exhibition and discussion “Revolutionary Women Around The World” (Research based project), Manchester, UK
2018 Feb – Solo painting exhibition, All Saints Gallery, Birmingham, UK
2017 – Painting exhibition, Manchester, UK
2017 – Painting exhibition, Wandsworth Town Hall London, UK
2012 – Group exhibition, Oldham Gallery, UK
2011 – Group exhibition, Oldham Gallery, UK
2009 – Group exhibition, Huddersfield Art Association, UK
Achievements:
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)