Mahnoor Ali Shah@mahnooraliwork

Artist Bio

Mahnoor Ali Shah (b. 1998) is a visual artist whose work examines the intricacies of emotions and the challenges of motherhood in her work. She received a sculpture degree from the National College of Arts with distinction. Mahnoor uses a wide variety of media, such as paintings, drawings, video installations, and soft sculptures, to tell stories that are both universal and intensely personal. Her artwork has been displayed in collective exhibits around Pakistan. At present, she resides and works in Lahore.

Artist statement

My work blends the personal with the universal, drawing from my own lived experiences to evoke emotional narratives that speak to broader collective realities. Whether addressing the quiet complexities of motherhood or the shifting terrain of inner emotional life, my practice offers intimate reflections that invite empathy and connection. Through material experimentation—ranging from the tactile softness of textiles to the immediacy of video, projection and and drawing—I explore how different forms can carry emotional weight and nuance. Storytelling lies at the heart of my process, where each work becomes a vessel for layered meaning. By foregrounding themes of vulnerability, resilience, and care, I create spaces that not only acknowledge fragility but also celebrate strength, nurturing a quiet yet powerful dialogue between the viewer and the work.