RABAAB

Visual Artist

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Rabaab

Visual Artist

“Exploring identity, memory, culture, and storytelling through contemporary visual art.”

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About The Artist

I am Rabaab, an emerging contemporary multidisciplinary visual artist and final-year Visual Studies student at the University of Karachi.

My practice is concept-driven, using materials and processes that best respond to each body of work. Rooted in storytelling, my work explores connections to Karachi, personal experience, and cultural identity, creating artworks that resonate deeply with viewers.

Through exhibitions, workshops, and community engagement, I continue to expand my artistic voice while seeking opportunities within professional creative environments.

22
Years Old
Visual
Artist
Karachi
Based In
BFA
Student
Philosophy

Art Beyond Aesthetic

01

Storytelling

Narratives woven through visual mediums

02

Cultural Identity

Exploring roots and belonging

03

Contemporary Art

Modern expressions and techniques

04

Karachi Narratives

Stories from the city of lights

05

Personal Experience

Inner worlds made visible

06

Visual Language

Speaking through form and color

“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.”
Journey

Creative Timeline

Completed 2022

Intermediate & Matriculation

Science & Arts

AMSB Educational Institute

2023 - Present

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

Visual Studies Department

University of Karachi

December 2024

Exhibiting Artist

Group Exhibition of Emerging Miniature Artists

Art Lane Gallery, Karachi

Selected for a group exhibition of emerging miniature artists in Pakistan.

2024

Second Prize Winner

Women Empowerment Art Workshop & Competition

Sindh Cultural Department

Awarded for a mixed-media artwork integrating painting and textile elements reflecting cultural identity and social narratives.

2025

Volunteer Mural Project

Community Art Initiative

Hammad Foundation

Collaboratively designed and executed a community mural.

2026

Judge

STEAM Youth Pakistan

STEAM Youth Pakistan

Portfolio

Featured Works

A curated selection of artworks spanning multiple mediums and themes

The Remains

The Remains

Thread on leaf

A delicate thread art piece on a leaf, exploring the fragility and impermanence of nature.

01
Dragon Fly

Dragon Fly

Wire Sculpture

A delicate wire sculpture capturing the intricate beauty and movement of a dragonfly.

02
The Kitchen

The Kitchen

3D Model

A 3D model of a kitchen space, exploring the intersection of design, functionality, and aesthetics.

03
Portrait

Portrait

Charcoal Sketch

A portrait sketch capturing the essence of human expression through the medium of charcoal.

04
Fruit Basket

Fruit Basket

Watercolour Painting

A still life watercolour painting depicting a vibrant arrangement of fruits, exploring color and texture.

05
Portrait of Sabeen Mehmood

Portrait of Sabeen Mehmood

Collage

In the memory of Sabeen Mehmood, displayed in TDF Magnifiscience.

06
Roots of Existence

Roots of Existence

Watercolour Painting Series

A series of watercolour paintings exploring the interconnectedness of life, nature, and human experience.

07
Palestinian Scarfs

Palestinian Scarfs

Oil Pastels

A still life oil pastel artwork inspired by the rich textures and patterns of Palestinian scarfs, reflecting cultural identity and heritage.

08
The Pause

The Pause

Miniature Painting (Concept Art)

A broken clock, symbolizing a desire to hold onto precious moments and appreciate the present.

09
پھنسے ہوئے پرندے

پھنسے ہوئے پرندے

Miniature Sculpture

The diorama of a clock as city that never sleeps, where the pigeons who are representing people are caught between survival and belonging

10
سندھی مور

سندھی مور

Acrylic Painting

A vibrant acrylic painting celebrating the beauty and cultural significance of the Sindhi Mor, a symbol of grace and elegance.

11
The Everafter

The Everafter

Abstract Art (Spray Paint)

An abstract art piece exploring the concept of inner growth and self-discovery, represented through organic shapes.

12
Expertise

Skills & Expertise

Visual Language Development

95%

Concept-Driven Art Practice

90%

Critical Analysis & Reflection

85%

Multidisciplinary Material Exploration

88%

Adaptability & Flexibility

92%

Basic Photography & Editing

80%

Adobe Photoshop

85%

Adobe Illustrator

78%
Connect

Social Presence

Follow the creative journey — glimpses of studio life, exhibitions, and the artistry behind each piece

Creative Moment

Creative Moment

Exhibition Day

Exhibition Day

Studio Work

Studio Work

Artistic Journey

Artistic Journey

Inspiration

Inspiration

Atelier

Atelier