Hamzad, 2026

About Sumera Jawad

Dr. Sumera Jawad was born in Pakistan and is a seasoned academic in studio practice at the College of Art and Design, University of the Punjab, Lahore. She is also a practicing artist with multiple solo and group shows in Pakistan and abroad to her credit. Very hands-on in her studio practice, she conducts workshops to share her valuable knowledge with upcoming professionals and students of fine arts. She stays abreast of evolving concepts by attending residencies and workshops herself, considering herself a lifetime student of the arts. Through her work, Sumera explores the concepts of identity and the Self, using the female form as her preferred medium. She has 12 solo exhibitions in Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore, alongside three solo shows at different galleries in England. Apart from her academic and creative work, she has conducted an annual artist residency named Karbath since 2017. The aim of this residency is to provide a platform for both upcoming and senior artists who want to explore and work in a [...] style or [...]. Throughout her teaching career, she has supervised and produced many Ph.D., M.Phil., and MFA graduates. She considers herself a dedicated researcher and has written numerous articles for research journals in Pakistan and abroad. According to Sumera, who holds a Ph.D. in Fine Arts, the level of multiculturalism and diversity to which many of us are exposed today has the potential to cause the discord, displacement, and division of the Self.