Asalamualaikum and welcome!

My name is Safia, and I am mother of two toddlers, a wife, a daughter and a sister to 4 brothers, Alhamdullilah :) I was born in Pakistan and grew up in Toronto, Canada. I graduated from University of Toronto, majoring in Psychology, Sociocultural Anthropology and Human Exceptionality. Although my education has nothing to do with art, I was passionate about art since childhood.

In my university days, I started learning more about Islam and Islamic history. I became passionate about Traditional Arts and Arabic Calligraphy because of its divinity and beauty that now it has become my focus. I love to create Islamic art pieces inspired by the Qur’anic verses, as they not only beautify our living spaces, but also become beautiful reminders for us to remember Allah constantly.

After graduating, I worked at CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) as an Art Therapist in the women's program. I also taught at an Islamic School (Suffah Academy) as an Art Teacher for almost 3 years.

Featured Artist in ROM - RUNG magazine in 2014: Illumination and Calligraphy Artist

Awards

Artist Recognition Award from Consulate General of Pakistan, Toronto - 2014

Previous Exhibitions

Muslim Fest 2013
UTM - Islam Awareness Week
Ryerson - Islam Awareness Week
UOIT - Islam Awareness Week
Muslim Fest 2014
Royal Ontario Museum - Rung Event 2014
Muslim Fest 2016
Kaamilah Welcome Ramadan Event 2016
Ajax Eid Exhibition 2016
Ajax Eid Exhibition 2017
Ajax Public Library 2019

Fundraising Campaigns I have been a part of:

I strongly believe in using our talents to benefit the community in any way we can so I try my best to participate in fundraising events where my artwork is auctioned for various causes.

Past Fundraising campaigns I have participated in:

Suffah Academy Fundraising Dinner 2014
Muslim Welfare Center Mississauga - Ramadan Baskets 2014
Meadowvale Islamic Center - Fundraising for Gaza & Masjid 2014
Suffah Academy Fundraising Dinner 2015
Masjid Quba Ajax - Islamic Society of Ajax - 2015
Palestine Children's Relief Fund, Ohio - 2016
Suffah Academy Fundraising Dinner - 2016
Durham Islamic Centre - 2017