Roohi S. Ahmed is a contemporary artist and educator whose multidisciplinary practice spans drawing, sculpture, installation and printmaking. With over 25 years of experience, her work explores cultural narratives and identity through experimentation and rigorous research. Born in 1966 and based in Raleigh, NC, Roohi earned her MFA by Research from the University of New South Wales, studied advanced drawing at the School of Visual Arts in New York, and holds a Diploma of Fine Art from Karachi School of Art.
Her solo exhibitions, including Distance Between Two Points – Roohi Ahmed: A Survey in Karachi and Liminal Space at Koel Gallery, have established her as a leading voice in contemporary art. Her participation in group exhibitions like the Karachi Biennale 2017 underscores her global impact. Residencies, including the Cicada Press Residency in Sydney and the COAST International Artists’ Residency in the UK, have enriched her practice and shaped her work.
