aqsa.faculty

Aqsa Ahad is a Sukkur-based artist. Currently, working as a Lecturer Visual Arts at Aror University of Art, Architecture, Design & Heritage Sukkur Sindh. Aqsa has recently completed her Masters in Visual Arts from National College of Arts Lahore, in 2024. She did her bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from University of Sindh Jamshoro, in 2021, and received a diploma in Miniature Painting from Shaheed Allah bux Soomro University, 2020. Additionally, Ahad received diploma in Performing Arts from Sindh Institute of Music and Performing Arts in 2020. Her early work focuses on mixed media on canvas, where she deconstructs images and their appearances in relation to other images. Her current Art practice focuses on unpacking the portrayals and objectification of women in popular media, mostly local cinema and magazines. My art focuses on unpacking the portrayals and objectification of women in popular media, mostly local cinema and magazines. Through this exploration, aim to highlight the issues surrounding the representation of women, fostering a deeper understanding of how they are perceived and valued in society. I use mixed media as a medium to explore the complexities of these portrayals, as it allows me to combine various elements-such as images, textures, and materials-to evoke deeper emotions and commentary. By engaging with local cinema and magazines, I seek to address both the global and local dimensions of media representation, which is essential for a more nuanced understanding of how women are objectified and portrayed in different contexts.