Waqeea Chaudhry
I am a Pakistani artist living in Sydney and working mainly in oils. I paint landscapes and still life, hovering in a space between the macro and the micro. I have travelled and lived for several years in Europe, the Middle East and Pakistan so the influences in my work are varied and diverse.
I am an avid collector of art myself and started my artistic journey painting intricate compositions on porcelain in Geneva, Switzerland. As my perspective shifted to painting larger compositions on flat surfaces, my eye learned to travel from the minute details I once focused on to encapsulating the ‘bigger picture’. I am inspired by everyday beauty in my environment and fascinated by the transformative power of light on form, colour as well as my own internal mood. In fact it is through a study of shifting light in the physical world that I seek to connect with my audience,
The process of creation enthrals me and my art practice continues to evolve as I experiment with new materials and ideas. One of my most exciting discoveries has been cold wax and the plethora of avenues it opens up for creating new work.
I am a member and regular exhibitor in exhibitions held by the Kuring Gai Art Society. Last year, I was also inducted into the Royal Art Society of New South Wales. I was a finalist in the Hornsby Art Prize and Hunter’s Hill Art Prize in 2022. My work has been exhibited in a Combined Art Societies exhibition at the Australian National Maritime Museum of Sydney and in exhibitions in rural Yarramalong.
Contact me
artwaqeea@gmail.com