Ayesha Gillani

"Painting has always been my passion. I received my Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from Pakistan in 1993. Following my education, I found myself spending some extraordinary years in Paris. Paris left its impact on my soul. I breathed art and took every opportunity to enhance my artistic abilities by enrolling in different art courses such as water colours, porcelain painting, silk painting and visiting galleries, museums, cultural and fashion shows.

My journey through France and the rest of Europe, combined with my South Asian heritage has produced within me a myriad of thoughts ready to burst forth in colour on canvas.

Although I love all mediums, oils and acrylics are my favourite, especially using the palette knife to create interesting textures. I approach each piece intuitively and manipulate the colour into a spontaneous visual form which brings up unspoken feelings in the viewer's mind..." - Ayesha Gillani