Shiza Saqib

Education

2025  Columbia University, Psychology (Spirituality, Mind, and Body Studies), MA,  New York, NY

2024  University of Edinburgh, Fine Art, BA, Edinburgh, UK

Solo Exhibitions

2026  Witnessing the City, Vasl Gallery, Karachi, Pakistan

Group Exhibitions

2025

Liminal Spaces, International House, New York, NY

New Contemporaries, Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh, UK

2024

Fall Studio Works, Macy Art Gallery, New York, USA

ECA Degree Show, Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh, UK

Empower Her, Tribe cycle, Edinburgh, UK

We Ain’t Got Time For That, Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh, UK

2023

The Fourth Wall, Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh, UK

A Lot of 14, Listaháskóli Íslands, Reykjavik, Iceland

Performance, Kling og Bang, Reykjavik, Iceland

2022

Mise-en-Scene, Edinburgh College of Art, UK

Residencies

2026

Way Beyond Residency, Arteles Creative Center, Finland

Single Artist Residency, Vasl Arts Association, Karachi, Pakistan

Contact: Shizasaqib@gmail.com

‎دھک (Dhak) Acrylic and ink on canvas 24 x 36 inch, 24 x 36 inch (Diptych) 2026 Dhak, the onomatopoeic sound of a heartbeat, evokes the emotional and sensory density of the city. The work gathers within its rhythm fear, tenderness, urgency, love
When we beat I-II Ink on Wasli 21 x 27 inch 2026 This series was created by listening to the heartbeats of individuals across Karachi, from Empress Market and Bohri Bazaar to Sea View, traffic junctions, alleyways, and sidewalks. Using a mobile app
Exhibition opening of ‘The City Witnessed’ at @vaslartists So grateful to everyone who came and held this space with me. You made it magical💗 The show continues till Saturday Feb 28th, 10am-3pm
This month at @vaslartists, the city became my studio. I’ve been moving through Karachi’s chaos, grief, and beauty, collecting stories from every corner. Letting the city seep into the work. Something special is taking shape. Can’