Saima Ashfaq, born in Lahore, is one of Pakistan’s leading contemporary female calligraphic artists. A graduate of the National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore, she has established an international reputation through her innovative approach to Islamic calligraphy and contemporary visual expression. Over the course of her career, she has held numerous solo and group exhibitions in Pakistan and abroad, earning recognition for her distinctive artistic language and technical mastery. Ashfaq’s work is characterised by a vibrant use of colour, experimental techniques and a willingness to challenge conventional approaches to calligraphy. She has extensively explored the possibilities of various media, including developing methods of treating oil paints to create antique surface effects...