Shiza Saqib, born in Pakistan in 2002, is a multidisciplinary artist. She earned her undergraduate degree in Fine Art from the University of Edinburgh and her graduate degree in Psychology at Columbia University, focusing on Spirituality, Mind, and Body Studies. Her work gained notable recognition when she was selected for the Royal Scottish Academy New Contemporaries exhibition following her thesis show, with her piece showcased on the RSA building and featured on the cover of the exhibition catalogue. She also won the ArtsThread Fine Art Prize as part of the Global Creative Graduate Showcase.
Saqib’s practice is a profound exploration of the synergy between self-exploration and the creative process. Rooted in her Eastern heritage, Sufi literature, and experience as a yoga teacher, her work functions as an extension of daily rituals involving presence and persistence. The cadence of her making is informed by the breath, the stillness of meditation, and the rhythm of long-distance running.
She aims to create spaces that nurture contemplation and presence, offering a unique lens to reimagine the relationship with the self. This vision is embodied through meditative installations, performances, and embroidered fabrics. Here, she curates a dynamic interplay between the creative process, the artwork, and its surroundings, inviting the audience into an immersive dialogue with both, the art, and their inner being.
