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Qudsia Nisar
Qudsia Nisar is one of Pakistan’s renowned abstract expressionist painters whose works are greatly emphasised over the theme of peace. Her prowess abstract paintings are personal dialogues which she shares with her audience and challenge them to contemplate at the same time gives them a window to experience the violence and ambiguity the people of the country faced in her times.
She holds the credit of introducing non-figurative watercolour painting in the neighbouring country China which was highly appreciated and brought her more recognition. She served as a principal at the Central Institute and also as the head of fine arts department at the Bahawalpur University. She has many awards to her credit.