Seasons by Soraya Sikander

In ‘Seasons’, Soraya Sikander explores form, rhythm, and surface through intuitive brushwork and vivid color compositions. The new series features dynamic depictions of birds and butterflies set against dramatic tonal backgrounds, striking visual contrast while embodying profound themes of transformation, resilience, and rebirth. Widely recognized among South Asia’s foremost contemporary painters, Soraya has pioneered a distinct genre of landscape painting that synthesizes calligraphy, abstraction, and classical traditions. Her practice sits at the cross-section of Eastern and Western art histories—drawing inspiration from traditional Asian ink drawings while reinterpreting historical conventions of still life and fresco painting.

Please join us at the opening reception on Thursday, December 10th from 18:00 to 21:00.

About the Artist:

Soraya Sikander lives and works in Dubai, UAE. Across more than twenty-six international exhibitions, her work has been showcased at prominent global institutions and art events, including the National Museum of Beijing, the Beijing International Art Biennale, the International Painting Biennale at the National Museum of Fine Arts (Republic of Moldova), the Lahore Biennale, Etihad Modern Art Gallery, and the Art Circle Awards Abu Dhabi. Her painting ‘The Sea’ was featured at Bonhams London auctions, and her works are held in prestigious private collections, museums, and institutions worldwide. Soraya Sikander is represented by Etihad Modern Art Gallery.