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Dr. Samina Nasim

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QualificationPh.D. Fine Arts. 2009  
HEC Approved Ph.D. Supervisor

Current AffiliationDepartment of Fine Arts, College of Art and Design, University of the Punjab, Lahore Pakistan.  

Current Position: Chairperson of Fine Arts Department, College of Art & Design, University of the Punjab, Lahore Pakistan.  

Former Director Institute of Design and Visual Arts Lahore College for Women University Lahore from May 2019 to March 2020

Former Chairperson Interior Design Department, Lahore College for Women University Lahore – from July 2014 to March 2020

Former Chairperson Textile Design Department, Lahore College for Women University Lahore – from 2014 to 2019

Former Incharge / Coordinator - Research Center Institute of Design and Visual Arts, Lahore College for Women University Lahore – from 2011 to 2014

 

* Academic Experience

Professional Teaching Experience: from 11 December 1998 to till 

        date = 25 years  

* Administrative Experience

  • As Chairperson, Department of Fine Arts College of Art & Design, University of the Punjab from August 2020 to date
  • As Director Institute of Design and Visual Arts Lahore College for Women University Lahore = 1 Year
  •  As Chairperson Interior Design Department Lahore College for Women University Lahore = 6 Years
  • As Chairperson Textile Design Department Lahore College for Women University Lahore = 5 Years
  • As In charge - Research Center Institute of Design and Visual Arts Lahore College for Women University Lahore = 3 Years  

 

 

AWARDS

 

* International Award of Excellence from “ The Museum of Hebie Normal University 

   Shijazuhang China” 2017

*Artwork was selected for permanent display in the Museum of Hebei Normal

  University   Shihiazuang, China, 2017.

* Internationally recommended as prominent Pakistani Artist in China among other countries of the world (2017).

 *  Nationally Recognized and Received Award of Excellence from Concordia Mess of Sakardu Baltistan, 2018 Art Work “Spendour of Skardu” is in Permanent Display.

*  Received GOLD MEDAL for getting 1st position in MFA (Painting) from the 

     University of the Punjab  (session 1996).

* Received Prime Minister GOLD MEDAL for getting 1st position in MFA (Painting) from the University of the Punjab  (session 1996).

 

* First Position in Punjab Public Service Commission Exam held in 2015.

* First Position in Punjab Public Service Commission Exam held in 1998.

* 1st position in the merit list of BFA (Painting) College of Art and Design, University of the Punjab 1991.

* Won several Awards and Prizes in Painting Competitions held in different Colleges, Universities and professional organizations of Pakistan from 1980 to till date

 

SCHOLARSHIP

Received Merit Scholarship from Punjab University for getting 1st position in BFA (Painting) 1994.

CURRENT TASK 

  • To fulfill all assigned administrative and academic tasks related to Fine Arts Department College of Art and Design University of the Punjab.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Representation of Pakistan among 11 other developed countries of the world as research paper presenter in an International Conference at South Korea at Keimyung University held on 2nd to 6th November 2022. Topic of research was, “Chrisma of Mughal Carpets: Representation of Traditional Designs on Contemporary Hand-Knotted Craft of Pakistan”.
  • Display of thesis show BFA Fine Arts Department of Fine Arts in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
  • To fulfil all assigned administrative and academic tasks.
  • MOU Signing between the Departments of Textile Design and Interior Design, Institute of Design and Visual Arts, Lahore College for Women University and Textile and Environmental Design Departments of Hebie Normal University Shijazuhang China.
  • Representation of Institute of Design and Visual Arts in HEC Islamabad by Display of Artwork of Faculty and Students of Lahore College for Women University Lahore, 2019.
  • Valuable contribution in Sikh Convention hosted by the Governor of Punjab, 2019.
  • Artwork Display in Governor House Lahore on Sikh Architectural Heritage” 2019.
  • Organized annual and Degree Art shows from 2016 to date.
  • Organized several art workshops, lectures and seminars for faculty members and students of the Department of Fine Arts University of the Punjab and Lahore College for Women University Lahore.
  • Development of International and National Linkages
  • Focus on Industrial and Academic Linkages.
  • Review of Scheme of Studies
  • Introduction of new Courses in the Scheme of Studies.
  • Follow up Visit to Hebei Normal University China to Strengthen MOU between Lahore College for Women University and Hebie Normal University Shijazuhang China 2017.
  • Organized Furniture Design Show 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 by Interior Design Department Lahore College for Women University Lahore.
  • Development of the Institute especially Textile Design Department and Interior Design Department of Lahore College for Women University Lahore.
  • Contribution for development of Research in Art History and Studio Practice.
  •  Organized different Diploma Courses
  • Organized Short Courses Block Printing, Textile Design, Interior Design, Interior Decoration, Drawing, CAD, Photo shop, Bloch Printing, Dyeing and Printing 2018 and 2019.
  • Introduction of new Courses - Color Philosophy and Research Methodology in the Scheme of Studies Interior Design Department Institute of Design and visual Arts.
  • Introduction of new Course – Research Methodology Textile Design Department.
  • Follow up Visit to Hebei Normal University China to Strengthen MOU between Lahore College for Women University Lahore and Hebei Normal University Shijiazhuang China 2017.
  • Organized Annual Show 2016, 2017, 1208, and 2019 Textile Design Department Lahore College for Women University Lahore.
  • Organized Furniture Design Show 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 by Interior Design Department Lahore College for Women University Lahore.
  • Contribution for development of Research in Art History and Studio Practice.
  •  Organized Faculty Show for the development of Art and Artists in 2019.
  •  Organized different Diploma Courses for the development of the Institute and benefit of the University.

 

  • RESEARCH INTERESTS

 

* Art and Culture of Pakistan

* History of South Asian Art and Architecture (Islamic Period).

* Decorative Elements of Modern Architecture

* Decorative Techniques used in Islamic Architecture

* Surface and inbuilt architectural decoration of Pakistani Monument

* Technical, conceptual and free hand drawings

* Conceptual Paintings in different mediums

  1. Miniature Painting
  2. Pastel  Painting
  3. Oil painting
  4. Water colour

 

* Different Techniques of Textile Design

* Application of Textile Design on different products (accessories)

* Interior Design

 

   

PUBLICATIONS IN NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNALS

  1. 2022, Architectural Ornamentation of Shigar Fort Complex Skardu Baltistan: Heritage of Pakistan.  JRSP,Vol.59,No2(April-June2022) Page No. 9- 17.  HEC Approved “Y” Category.
  2. 2021, Aesthetics and its Impact on Post-Colonial Architectural Elements of Lahore: A Comparative Analysis. Ancient Punjab – Volume 9, 2021 Page No. 159 – 170 - HEC Approved “X” Category.
  3. 2021, Abstraction and Symbolism in Faisal Mosque: As Unusual Architectural Decoration in South Asia - JRSP, Vol. 58, No.4 (Oct-Dec 2021) Page No. 1-7- HEC Approved “X” Category.
  4. 2021, Mysticism as an indispensable Expression in Sadquain’s Calligraphic Paintings - JRSP, Vol. 58, No3 (July-Sept 2021) Page No. 139- 325- HEC Approved “X” Category.
  5. 2021, Saeed Akhtar: As Stylized Pakistani Painter - Journal of Languages, Culture and Civilization- Volume 3, Issue 3, September 2021, Pages: 177-189 - HEC Approved “Y” Category.
  6. 2019, Mughal’s Flora and Fauna: Implementation of Cultural Designs on Modern Textiles of Pakistan” Research Pakistan, Volume No. 56, Issue No. 2. Page No. 245 -256, HEC Approved “X” Category.
  7.  2019, “Pakistani Tile Mosaic Work: As Remarkable Ornamentation in the Contemporary Mosques of South Asia” South Asia, 
Vol. 34, No. 2, July – December, 2019, pp. 479 – 493. HEC Approved “X” Category.
  8. 2019, “Tile Mosaic Decoration and Colour Philosophy in Ablution Area of the Faisal Mosque, Islamabad” Pakistan (Vol.20, No. 1, 2019), HEC Approved “Y” Category.
  9. 2013 - “Unusual Shape and Significance of the Mihrāb in the Modern Mosque, Islamabad” International Journal of Humanities (with Impact Factor).
  10. 2012 - “Significance of Inlay Work in the Modern Mosque of Pakistan” International Journal of Humanities (with Impact Factor).
  11. 2012 - “Decorative Elements of Data Darbar Ali Hajwairy Mosque Lahore” Jamal by College of Art and Design Punjab University Lahore.
  12. 2009 - “Importance of Rectilinear Geometry of the Faisal Mosque Islamabad” National Defence Times.
  13. 2007 - “Importance of Structural Design of the Minar of Faisal Mosque Islamabad” Asian Civilization, by Quid-e-Azam University Islamabad, Journal. HEC Approved “Y” Category.
  14. Significance of Kufic Calligraphy in the Mosques of Punjab (to be Published in HEC recognized Journal).
  15. Styles and forms of Calligraphy in Faisal Mosque Islamabad. (to be Published in HEC Recognized Journal)

PAPER PRESENTATION

 

(1). “Charisma of Mughal Carpets: Representation of Traditional Designs on Contemporary Hand-Knotted Craft of Pakistan”. Presented in an International Conference, Acta Via Serica Keimyung University Daegu South Korea on 2nd to 5th November 2022.

(2). Impact of Mughal’s Flora and Founa on Contemporary Textile Design of Pakistan 2016, paper presented in Hebie Normal University China, November 2016. (International)

 

(3) “Significance of the Miḥrāb of Faisal Mosque, Islamabad” Paper 

        Presented in the Conference at Lahore College for Women University Lahore, 

        2010.

(4). February 2018, Paper presented in 3 Days International Conference Social Sciences and Humanities 25th, 26th and 27th April 2018 held in Kinnaird College for Women Lahore. Title of Paper, “Architectural Decoration of Shigar Fort: Heritage of Pakistan”.

(5). April 2018, Paper Presenter in 3 days International Conference “The Role of Mysticism in Establishing Harmony and Peaceful Existence” held in LCWU. Title of Paper “ Sadquain’s Mystic Expression for Peaceful Existence”.

(6). December 2018, Paper presented in 3 Days International Conference Social Sciences and Humanities 6th, 7th and 8th April 2018 held in Kinnaird College for Women Lahore. Title of Paper, “Decorative Arts of Mughal period and implementation of cultural designs on Modern Textiles”.

(7). Paper presentation International Conference “Importance of Academia-Textile Industry Linkage:  Pakistan-Uzbekistan Women Entrepreneurs in Textile Industry” paper title Uzbekistan Pakistan women entrepreneurship in Textile industry”, organized by Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS) Islamabad.

(8).  Paper presentation International Conference “ Emerging Trends in the Arts and Humanities, University of the Punjab”, paper title, “Colonial Aesthetics and its Impact on Post Colonial Architectural Elements of Lahore: A Comparative Analysis”.

 

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SOLO SHOWS

(1). 2018, October- Solo Show “Splendor of Nature”, Hamail Art Gallery Lahore.

(2). 2018, Jan- Solo Show “Imagery of Milieus”, YUM English and Thai Restaurant Lahore.

(3). 2017- Solo Show “Semblance of Ecstasy”, Museum of Hebei Normal University Shjuazuang, China. (International Show) 

(4). 2017 – Solo Show “ Aura of Bliss” Nukta Studios, Islamabad.

(5). 2017- Solo Show “Blossoms” Multan Arts Council, Multan.

(6). 2016- Solo Show of Paintings “Charisma of Nature”, Spice Bazar, Lahore.

(7). 2014- Solo Show of Paintings “Alluring Ambiance”, Hmail Art Gallery, Lahore.

(8). 2012- Solo Show of Relief Work “Historical Importance of PMA Abbotabad” in Fiber Glass at PMA Abbotabad

(9). 2007- Paintings Display in Gymkhana Club Lahore.


(10). 1995- Solo Show “Beauty of Nature” at Avari Hotel Lahore.

SELECTED GROUP SHOWS

 

Srl. No.

 

Date

      

                  Location

 

Organizer

1

2020

Canvas and Colleague

Online

2

2020

Faculty Exhibition

Annamolka Gallery

3

2019

Faculty Exhibition at NUQ Gallery LCWU

NHQ Gallery LCWU

4

2019

33rd Annual Exhibition of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts 2018 by Artists Association of Punjab.

 

Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore

5

2018

32nd Annual Exhibition of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts 2018 by Artists Association of Punjab.

 

Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore

6

2017

31st Annual Exhibition of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts 2017 by Artists Association of Punjab.

 

Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore

7

2017

International Calligraphy 2017 Show

Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore

8

2016

30th Annual Exhibition of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts 2016 by Artists Association of Punjab.

 

Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore

9

2016

Textile Exhibition in Expo Center

Expo Center, Lahore.

10

December 2015

Group Show

In the Remembrance of  Martyrs Peshawar Attack December 2014

 

LCWU

 

11

 

2015

 

29th Annual Exhibition of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts 2015 by Artists Association of Punjab.

 

Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore

12

March 2015

Group Show

 Women Artists of Pakistan

National Art Galleries Islamabad

 

13

May 2015

Group Show

 

 Massacre of Innocence

National Art Galleries Islamabad

 

 

14

June 2015

Participated in painting Exhibition entitled “Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A) The Humanity Inspiration” on 19th June 2015.

 

Alhamra Art Council

 

15

Feb 2015

Group Show

Participated in Group Show entitled “Sufi Carnival” on Feb  2015.

 

Alhamra Art Council

 

 

16

14th August 2014

 

“Me hun Pakistan”

NHQ Gallery Hahore College for Women University Lahore

Institute of Visual Arts and Design, LCWU

 

17

 

27th June 2014

 

“International Art Exhibition Drawing Through Charcoal”

Institute of Visual Arts and Design, LCWU

18

25th June 2014

“Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S) The Humanities Inspiration”

Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore

 

19

July 2014

Artists Residency

“Passion for Freedom”

NHQ Gallery Lahore College for Women University Lahore

Institute of Visual Arts and Design, LCWU

 

 

20

   16th-18th December

2013

 

                  “Textile Collection”

Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore

& Milestone Foundation

21

March,

2014

“Women Artists” at Heritage Gallery Lahore

 Punjab Arts Council Lahore

 

22

 

2014

March

 

28th  Annual Exhibition of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts 2014 by Artists Association of Punjab.

 

Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore

 

23

 

2013

Group Show, Souch Rang II  Inter-University Faculty Art Exhibition at Expression Art Gallery Lahore, 2013  

 

Bahaud din Zakariya University

 

24

 

2013

Group Show, Souch Rang1st Inter-University Faculty Art Exhibition at Multan College of Arts, Bahaud din Zakariya University, 7th June, 2013  

 

Bahaud din Zakariya University

 

25

 

2013

27th Annual Exhibition of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts 2013 by Artists Association of Punjab.

 

Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore

27

2013

Group exhibition entitled “2-D Performances” at the NHQ Gallery, Institute of Design and Visual Arts, Lahore College for Women University Lahore. March, 2013.

NHQ Gallery LCWU

28

2012

 26th Annual Exhibition of Paintings organized by “Artist’s Association of Punjab”, at Alhamra Art Gallery, Lahore February, 2012.

Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore

 

  29

 

2012

 Annual Exhibition of Paintings organized by “Artist’s Association of Punjab”, at Alhamra Art Gallery, Lahore 2012.

Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore

 

30

     

2012

Group Show at Nasim Hafiz Qazi (NHQ) Gallery LCWU, on the celebration of 90th anniversary of LCWU.

Institute of Design and Visual Arts LCWU

 

31

 

2011

25th Annual Exhibition of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts 2011 by Artists Association of Punjab.

Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore

 

32

 

2009

 

 Group Show in Faisalabad Club, 2009.

 

Faisalabad Club

 

33

2005

Group Show in Alhamra Arts of Council Lahore, Organized by World Tourism Day Fair.

“TDCP World Tourism Day Fair” held at Lahore, Pakistan. at  (Alhamra Cultural Complex Gadhafi Stadium Lahore)

34

2004

 Painting Display in Alhamra Arts of Council Lahore, Organized by Fine Arts Department, Lahore College for Women University Lahore 2004.

Institute of Design and Visual Arts LCWU

35

 

1996

 

Paintings Display in the Lahore Arts Council, Annual Exhibition 1996, at Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore 

 

The Lahore Arts Council

36

1995

 Paintings Display in Young Artist Exhibition 1995 at Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore

 

 

The Lahore Arts Council

37

1994

 Painting Display in Young Artist Exhibition 1994 at Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore

 

The Lahore Arts Council

 

38

1994

Group Show at Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore, 1994.

The Lahore Arts Council

39

1994

Participation in Poster Competition “Save Pakistan’s Environment”

Engineering Varsity Lahore

40

 

 Dec, 1995

Young Artist Group Show and Painting Competition

Jang (News Paper) Agha Khan Road Lahore

41

 August, 1995

 

Young Artist Group Show and Painting Competition

Jang (News Paper) Agha Khan Road Lahore

42

 November, 1994

Young Artist Group Show and Painting Competition

Jang (News Paper) Agha Khan Road Lahore

43

1990

Painting Exhibition and Art Competition in the Department of Fine Arts,  F.G. College for Women Wah  Cantt

F.G. College for Women Wah  Cantt

44

1990

   Painting Exhibition and Art Competition in the Department of Fine Arts, Federal Govt. College for Women, F-7/2 Islamabad 

Federal Govt. College for Women, F-7/2 Islamabad

45

 

1990

         Painting Exhibition in Fine arts Department

 Queen Mary College Lahore

Queen Mary College Lahore

46

1989

       Painting Exhibition in Fine arts Department

 Queen Mary College Lahore

 

Queen Mary College

Lahore

 

47

1989

 Painting Exhibition and Art Competition Fine Arts, Federal Govt. College for Women, F-7/2 Islamabad.

Federal Govt. College for Women, F-7/2 Islamabad

 

48

 

1986

Art Exhibition in Convent Jesses & Marry Lahore

The Sports and Cultural Activities Committee Lahore

49

1983

Art Exhibition in Convent Jesses & Marry Lahore

 

The Sports and Cultural Activities Committee Lahore

50

1982

Punjab Arts Council Lahore  

Punjab Arts Council Lahore

51

1981

Art Exhibition in Convent Jesses & Marry Lahore

 

The Sports and Cultural Activities Committee Lahore

 

 

Art Projects

 

  1. Relief Panel of “Bacha Khan” size 5 feet by 4 feet for the Government of KPK, Pakistan 2013.
  2. Fiber Glass Relief Panel of “The life of Budha”, in  the Institute of Design and Visual Arts, LCWU, 2005.
  3. Miniature painting Panel in the Institute of Design and Visual Arts LCWU, 2005.
  4. Valuable contribution and services in “Flora Festival 1995” arranged by the Punjab Government.
  5. Presenting valuable services in “National Horse and Cattle Show 1994 Canal Mela” by Government of Pakistan.
  6. “Freedom Festival 1994 Organized by district Administration Lahore” valuable contribution and services rendered for arranging the Independence Day Celebration.

 

 

RESEARCH SUPERVISION

  • Supervising Dissertation of Ph.D. Scholar
. Supervised research thesis of 22 MS Scholars of Fine Arts- Art history and Studio Practice.
  • Research Work of Three PhD Scholars and Five Mphil students are under process

 

Professional Diplomas

Professional Diploma Textile Design (one year) –2015-16-Punjab University

Professional Post Graduate Diploma Interior Design (one year) 2016 Punjab University

Diploma in Calligraphy 2017 LCWU

 

EXTERNAL EXAMINER AND PAPER SETTER

• Paper Setter Punjab Public Service Commission (from 2015 to till date)

Paper Setter and External Examiner - College of Art and Design Punjab University MFA / MA from 2002 to till date.

• Paper Setter and Examiner in Lahore Board from 2002 to 2007

• Paper setter and Examiner in Gujranwala Board from 1999 to 2002.

MEMBER OF ACADEMIC AND LEARNED COMMITTEES

 

•           Convener of the Board of Studies Department of Fine Arts University of the Punjab

•           Convener of Departmental Doctoral Board (DDPC) Department of Fine Arts 

            University of the Punjab

•           Convener of GRE Committee Department of Fine Arts University of the Punjab

•           Member of GAT/GRE Committee Research Center College of Art & Design 

            University of the Punjab.

•           Member of Doctoral Departmental Board Research Center College of Art & Design

            University of the Punjab.

•           Member of Faculty Board Deans Committee Faculty of Arts and Humanities 

            University of the Punjab.

•           Member of the Senate University of the Punjab.

•           Member of the Academic Council University of the Punjab

•           Member of Doctoral Board UPCAD University of the Punjab.

•           Member of the Board of Studies College of Art & Design University of the Punjab.

•           Member of Board of Studies Research Center Art & Design, Lahore College for 

            Women University Lahore.

•           Member of Board of Studies Institute of Art and Culture Raiwind Road Lahore. 

•           Member of the Board of Studies University of Education Lahore.

•           Member of Selection Board Punjab Public Service Commission Lahore.

•           Member of the selection Board Pakistan institute of Fashion Design.

•           Member of the Board of Studies Research Center Art and Design Institute of Design

            and Visual Arts LCWU.

•           Former convener of the Board of Studies Interior Design Department Institute of 

            Design and Visual Arts LCWU.

•           Former convener of the Board of Studies Textile Design Department Institute of 

            Design and Visual Arts LCWU.

•           Former Member of the Selection Board Punjab University

•           Member of selection committee Punjab Public Service Commission Lahore 2011 to 

            date

•           Member of Artist Association Pakistan from 2007 to till date

•           Member of THAP, 43-G, Gulberg-III, Lahore.

•           Member of the Museum Association of Pakistan ICOM.