Ujala Khan@ujala.khan

Artist Bio

Ujala Khan is a self-taught artist based in Lahore, Pakistan. Beginning her career in 2016, she has displayed her work at exhibitions across Pakistan, as well as in the UK and Dubai. With her bold style, Khan creates works that invite the viewer to engage with the layers of meaning within.

Her artistic practice is a celebration of the freedom of the abstract expressionist movement driven by the recklessness of automatism. With the use of symbols and an interplay of colour and texture, Khan redefines the boundaries of traditional abstraction, creating a new language that speaks to a contemporary human experience. Her compositions, imbued with an energy of their own, explore the interconnectivity of all things and the ever-changing nature of existence and awareness.

Artist statement

As an artist, I seek to create work that captures the essence of the human condition. My practice of automatism allows me to access a realm of creativity that is intuitive and spontaneous, resulting in abstract expressions that are both raw and layered. I explore the interplay between the conscious and unconscious mind, and the ways in which our experiences and ideas shape our perceptions of the world around us.

My work is a reflection of my own inner journey, and each piece is imbued with a sense of emotion and personal meaning. By creating art that is both intuitive and deliberate, I aim to evoke a sense of introspection and self-discovery in the viewer. Through my reliance on and subversion of colour, form, and texture, I seek to create a visual experience that is both stimulating and contemplative. My practice is driven by a desire to explore the mysteries of the human experience.