Department of Graphics Design

Dr. Wardah Naeem Bukhari

Dr. Wardah Naeem Bukhari
Dr. Wardah Naeem Bukhari

Assistant Professor
Department of Graphics Design
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Academic Qualification

  • 2021   Ph.D. in Art & Design from University of Punjab, College of Art and Design, Lahore
  • 2013   M.A Honors in Visual Arts from National College of Arts, Lahore.
  •  2010  B.S Honors in Graphic Design from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan College of Arts.

Employment Record

Permanent

  • 2023  Assistant Professor BPS-19 (Graphic Design) Lahore College for Women University, Lahore                            (17-2-2023-continued)
  • 2020  Lecturer BPS-18 (Graphic Design) Lahore College for Women University, Lahore                            (24-2-2020 – 17-02-2023)

Visiting

  • 2015  Visiting Lecturer (Computer Graphics) Bahauddin Zakariya University, Lahore Campus, Lahore (13-4-2015 to 12-4-2016) 
  • 2014  Visiting lecturer (Multimedia Arts) Bahauddin Zakariya University, (MCA), Multan (1-9-2013 to 31-8-2014)

Selected for International Artist-In-Residence-Program, USA

  • 2016   Selected for Art-Hub International Artist-In-Residence Program in Arizona, USA.

Awards & Honors

  • 2020   Bestowed Gold Medal Award by Idara- Farogh-e Taleem at Governor House, Lahore.
  • 2017   Top 10 Award- “Young at Art,” Alhamra’s 13th Annual Exhibition for Young Artists-2017, Alhamra Art Gallery, The Lahore Arts Council.
  • 2016  Invited for International Artist talk entitled as Asian American Artists & Writers Workshop at South Asian Women Collective, New York City.
  • 2016   Certificate of Honor as a representative for 12th International Traditional Meeting organized by    Pendik Municipality Government, Istanbul.                                                                                              2013            Research Scholarship Award for Ph.D. from Punjab University, College of Art & Design, Lahore. 

Formal Training's/ Diploma/Internship 

  • 2020   Syllabus Writing Training organized by Directorates of Faculty Development & Internationalization, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore. 
  • 2011   Fundamentals of Jewelry Design, Narrative design, Beacon House National University, Lahore.
  • 2008   Three months Drawing Course from Multan Arts Council, Multan.
  • 2009   Computer Modules (Adobe Photoshop, Coral Draw, MS Office) Ocean Computer Institute, Multan.
  • 2009   Internship, six weeks, Graphic Design, Creative Junction Advertising Agency, Lahore.
  • 2006   Three months Fine Arts Course from Multan Arts Council, Multan

Attended and Conducted Seminar

  • 2022  Conducted Seminar on South Asian Art by Dr. Kanwal Khalid at Lahore College for Women University.
  • 2018  Attended seminar as a guest speaker on 6th Pak-China Business Forum entitled as Strengthening Pak China cultural relations through Museums, Lahore. 

Solo Shows

  • 2022  4th Solo Show entitled Witness at Nasim Hafeez Qazi (NHQ) Gallery, LCWU, Lahore.
  • 2022  3rd Solo Show entitled Braiding the Seen and Unseen at ArtSoch Gallery, Lahore.
  • 2018  2nd Solo Show entitled Self-Obsessed at Taseer Art Gallery, Lahore.
  • 2014  1st Solo Show entitled Metaphors at Hamail Art Gallery, Lahore. 

International Group Exhibitions/ Biennale/Triennial

  • 2023   Material Thinking, 1st Contemporary Material Art biennale, organized by Tsinghua University, Beijing. 
  • 2022   12th From Lausanne to Beijing International Fiber Art Biennale entitled as the World of Fiber Arts: Connection and Communication organized by the Yunnan Provincial Museum and Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University, Beijing. 
  • 2021   Pakistani Art Exhibition organized by Embassy of Pakistan at Baku, Azerbaijan.
  • 2021   5th Asia Triennial entitled as “Love thy Neighbor” at Metropolitan University, Manchester.
  • 2019   7th Nakanojo Biennale, Japan.
  • 2019   2nd Karnaphuli Folk Triennial; Popular & Traditional Art, Bangladesh.
  • 2018   Lines in the Sand; Contemporary Art from Pakistan by Imago Mundi Project, Italy.
  • 2016   Unity in Variety VI at Gabriel Fine Arts, London.
  • 2016   Making Sense of the Senses at The Centre for book Arts, Bronze Center, New York, NY, USA.
  • 2015   Mesk VI Traditional Art International Festival, Istanbul.
  • 2014   Colors of Pakistan at Kirklees College, Manchester.
  • 2013   Mesk IV, Traditional Art International Meetings, Istanbul.

National Group Exhibitions

  • China-Pakistan Educational Cultural Exchange International Art Exhibition in Pakistan organized by Institute of Design and Visual Art in Collaboration with Hebei Academy of Fine Arts, China.
  • 2023   BE (COMING) The Museum, Project of Canadian Community Arts Initiative in collaboration             with Beacon-house National University, Lahore Museum, and Think-Fest, Lahore.
  • 2022   Group Exhibition in Fine Arts Department at Sargodha University, Sargodha.
  • 2021   3rd National Exhibition of Visual Arts at Alhamra Art Gallery, Lahore.
  • 2021   Vision Weavers Group show at ArtSoch Contemporary Gallery, Lahore.
  • 2020  Quranic Calligraphy Exhibition on eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi by Faisalabad Arts Council,            Faisalabad.
  • 2019  Apni duniya aap paida kar organized by Management House, Johar Town, Lahore.
  • 2019  Miraz-e-Qalam National Calligraphy Exhibition by Gujranwala Arts Council, Gujranwala.
  • 2019  1st National Calligraphy Exhibition organized by Sargodha University, Sargodha.
  • 2018  National Painting, Calligraphy & Digital Painting Exhibition organized by Sialkot Arts Club,            Sialkot.
  • 2018   Karachi Art Festival organized by Nigaah Art Magazine, Karachi.
  • 2018   1st Lahore Biennale entitled as “Resurgence” at Ejaz Art Gallery, Lahore.
  • 2018   National Exhibition of Visual Arts at Alhamra Art Gallery, Lahore.
  • 2018   Manzil; Traditional Crafts and their Contemporary Adaptations by Pakistan Crafts Council at Koel Art Gallery, Karachi.
  • 2018   Street Art Competition Exhibition organized by Master Paints & Artistan, Sargodha.
  • 2017   13th Annual Young Artist Exhibition at Alhamra Art Gallery, Lahore Arts Council.
  • 2017   1st Karachi Biennale entitled as Witness at VM art Gallery, Karachi.
  • 2017   Arjumand Award Show at Gallery 6, Islamabad.
  • 2017  4th National Calligraphy Exhibition by Ghazali Education Trust and Lahore Art Council, Lahore.
  • 2017  Quranic Calligraphy Exhibition on eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi by Faisalabad Arts Council, Faisalabad.
  • 2016  Quranic Calligraphy Exhibition on eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi by Faisalabad Arts Council, Faisalabad.
  • 2016   Monotony of life at Full Circle Gallery, Karachi.
  • 2016   Meeraki at 39K Gallery, Lahore
  • 2015   Non-Objective at Full Circle Art Gallery, Karachi.
  • 2015   Creative Script at Ejaz Art Gallery, Lahore.
  • 2014   Revelation at Ejaz Art Gallery, Lahore.
  • 2014   Master Pieces at Alhamra Arts Council, Lahore.
  • 2014   Darbar-e-fun at Alhamrah Arts Council, Lahore.
  • 2012  National Group Exhibition at Lahore School of Economics, Lahore
  • 2012   Stop Violence Against Women by Taangh Wasaib Organization
  • 2009   Art Exhi at Multan Arts Council, Multan.
  • 2009  South Punjab Expo at Multan Cricket Club Ground, Multan
  • 2008  Volunteered and participant in Visual Art Category in International Mango Festival at Shah-Jahan Hotel, Multan.
  • 2000  Participated in Art and Calligraphy Competition in Punjab.

Conducted Workshops 

  • 2022   Conducted three days’ workshop on drawing with eminent Pakistani artist Abid Aslam at the Institute of Design and Visual Arts, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
  • 2015   Conducted three days’ workshop on Modern calligraphic mural painting entitled as Intuitive Rhythmic Beauty with Binqulander (artist) in collaboration with Studio BQ & Ejaz Art Gallery Lahore.
  • 2015   Conducted three days’ workshop on Modern calligraphic mural painting entitled as Intuitive Rhythmic Beauty with Binqulander (artist) in collaboration with Studio BQ & Ejaz Art Gallery Lahore. 
  • 2014   Conducted one week workshop on Abstract Calligraphy with Binqulander (artist) in collaboration with Da’ Art Institute of Art & Design Lahore & Shakir Ali Museum. 
  • 2012   Co-conducted workshop on Visual Aesthetics at Hazara University, Mansehra. 

Curatorial Projects

  • 2022  Curate group show of 28 visual artists entitled as Orchestra at Rangrez Gallery, Lahore.
  • 2022  Contribution as a curator in a display of History Museum Galleries, in lieu of hundred years celebrations (1999-2022) of Lahore College for Women University, Lahore.
  • 2016  Curate group show of 10 visual artists entitled as Monotony of life at Full Circle Gallery, Karachi.
  • 2015   Curate Studio BQ residency exhibition of 10 artists entitled as Meraki at 39 K Gallery, Lahore.

Community Service

  • 2007   Worked as a volunteer for SOS Hermann Gmeiner School Multan and involved in Fine arts work dealing with the children with patience and introducing new ideas filled with innovation that was greatly appreciated by the staff and children.

Moderate Artist talks of renowned professionals in the field of Art from all over Pakistan at Studio BQ, Lahore (2016)

  1. Dr. Salima Hashmi (Ex-Principal of National College of Arts, Lahore)
  2. Dr. Murtaza Jafri (Principal of National College of arts, Lahore)
  3. Sajida Vandal & Pervaiz Vandal (Ex-Principal National College of Arts
  4. Aasim Akhtar (Writer/ Art Critic, Islamabad)
  5. Fakhar-ul-allah Tahir (Assistant Prof. NCA, Lahore)
  6. Jamil Baloch (Assistant Prof. NCA, Lahore)
  7. M. Naeem & Sadaf Naeem (Assistant Prof. NCA, Lahore)
  8. Atif Khan (Assistant Prof. NCA, Lahore)
  9. Risham Hossain Syed (Assistant Prof. BNU, Lahore)
  10. Saamia Ahmad Vine (Assistant Prof. NCA, Lahore)
  11. Ahsan Jamal & Madiha Skinander (International acclaimed Artist, Lahore)
  12. Ali Kazim (Assistant Prof. NCA, Lahore)
  13. Huma Mulji (International acclaimed Artist, Lahore)
  14. Abdulallah Qureshi (International acclaimed Artist, Lahore)
  15. Waseem Ahmad (International acclaimed Artist, Lahore)
  16. Irfan Hassan (International acclaimed Artist, Lahore)
  17. Reehana Mangi (International acclaimed Artist, Lahore)
  18. Saba Khan (International acclaimed Artist, Lahore)
  19. Fatima Hussain (Teaching Faculty Fatima Jinnah University, Islamabad. 

Jury Member 

  • 2021   Invited as a juror for Comics Design Space Cartoons Painting Competition organized by Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad.
  • 2021   Invited as a juror for Fight against Covid-19 to Improve Education System in Pakistan Painting Competition organized by United Religions Initiative Pakistan.
  • 2021   Invited as a juror for 4th Ashraf-ul-Qalam National Calligraphy Competition Gujranwala Arts Council
  • 2018   Invited as a juror for Glorious Landscapes of Pakistan, Lahore Grammar School, 137 E Model Town.
  • 2018  Invited as a juror for Chief Minister Talent Hunt Art & Craft Competition, Sahiwal Arts Council.
  • 2018  Invited as a juror for Youth Carnival, Painting, Drawing and Calligraphy Competition IST Islamabad.
  • 2018  Invited as a juror for Art-beat Little Art National Competition, Lahore.
  • 2017  Invited as a juror for 2018 Franchise Exhibition Program, Apex-Art New York.
  • 2014  Invited as a juror for Youth Carnival, Wall Graphite Competition, IST Islamabad.
  • 2014  Invited as a juror for International Space Week Painting Competition, IST Islamabad. 

Supervised M. S Visual Arts Studio Practice Thesis at Lahore College for Women University

  1. S Visual Arts (Studio Practice) thesis titles are approved in 28th board of studies meeting in 2021. 

Sr. No.

Roll No.

Name

Thesis Title

Supervisor / 

Co-Supervisor Name

01

2025257001

Aiman Zahra

Ralli Pattern: A Concept of Unity and Survival

Wardah Naeem Bukhari

02

2025257003

Aneela Noor

Zindagi Ayk Had: a Limit

Depiction of self-determination through cricket game

Wardah Naeem Bukhari

03

2025257006

Inshal Nasir

Resilience and Continuity of Life

Wardah Naeem Bukhari

Supervised B.F.A Graphic Design Thesis at Lahore College for Women University

  • BFA 4th Prof (Graphic Design) thesis titles are approved in 15th board of studies meeting in 2023.

Sr. No.

Roll No.

Name

Thesis Title

Supervisor / 

Co-Supervisor Name

01

GD-19429

Hadiqa Arshad

Wacom Pen Tab

(Campaign Design)

Dr. Wardah Naeem Bukhari

02

GD-19414

Raveeda Fatima

Raevents

Event-Design-Invites

(A promotional Campaign for the Event Company)

Dr. Wardah Naeem Bukhari

03

GD-19419

Khadija Ghayas

Against All Odds

Anisa’s journey to Pakistan

(Interactive Graphic Novel)

Dr. Wardah Naeem Bukhari

04

GD-19442

Hania Shahid

Healing Buffet

(App Design & Campaign Design)

Dr. Wardah Naeem Bukhari

05

GD-19431

Mahrukh Samee

Promoting Dunkin Donuts in Pakistan

(Promotional Campaign)

Dr. Wardah Naeem Bukhari

06

GD-19446

Sijda Hafeez

How Much Does Allah Love Me?

(Book Illustration)

Dr. Wardah Naeem Bukhari

07

GD-19430

Hafiz Warda Attique

My Childhood Memories

(Book Illustration)

Dr. Wardah Naeem Bukhari

08

GD-19443

Syeda Tafseer Zahra

Irha Suno

The journey of Partially Healing Child through Pop-Up Book

Dr. Wardah Naeem Bukhari

09

GD-19420

Farzana Amjad

Smart Phonics

Pre-school Book Illustration

Dr. Wardah Naeem Bukhari

  • BFA 4th Prof (Graphic Design) thesis titles are approved in 14th board of studies meeting in 2022 

Sr. No.

Roll No.

Name

Thesis Title

Supervisor / 

Co-Supervisor Name

01

GD-18218

Maseera Qaisar

Broken Yet Beautiful: Mind Professional Therapy Center.

Dr. Wardah Naeem Bukhari

02

GD-18225

Madiha Ahmad

Textile Recycling: Awareness Campaign for Sapphire Brand.

Dr. Wardah Naeem Bukhari

03

GD-18240

Maheen Ali

Women’s clothing online sale: App. Design

Dr. Wardah Naeem Bukhari

04

GD-16171

Tooba Javed

JJ Photography Studio: Promotional Campaign

Dr. Wardah Naeem Bukhari

  • BFA 4th Prof (Graphic Design) thesis titles are approved in 13th board of studies meeting in 2021.

Sr. No.

Roll No.

Name

Thesis Title

Supervisor / 

Co-Supervisor Name

01

GD-17167

Anosha Mazhar

Promote Cycling: Introduction Sohrab Club

Wardah Naeem Bukhari

02

GD-17169

Sadia Tariq

Life in Lahore College for Women University

Wardah Naeem Bukhari

03

GD-17172

Hamna Saqib

Customized Traditional Art Design on Shoes

Wardah Naeem Bukhari

04

GD-17173

Ayesha Fatima

Scotty Pick & Drop Application Design

Wardah Naeem Bukhari

05

GD-17186

Palwasha Riaz

Teri Yaad Mein: A digital campaign of Urdu Literature

Wardah Naeem Bukhari

Memberships

  • 2023  Membership of MOMA, Museum of Modern Art, New York City USA.
  • 2009   South Punjab Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry. 

Publications in International EI Journal

Publications in Higher Education Commission Journals in Pakistan 

  • Nida Ejaz, Aisha Siddiqa, Wardah Naeem Bukhari, “Islamic Influences on the Logos of Educational and Banking Sectors in Pakistan”, HEC recognized research journal Al-Qamar, ISSN No: 2664-4398, Volume No: 5, Issue No 1: Page No: 25-34. (January-March 2022) (Y Category) https://alqamarjournal.com/index.php/alqamar/article/view/736
  • 2021   Wardah Naeem Bukhari, Tayyba Naeem “Mughal Era Heritage: Zardozi Work in Multan”, HEC recognized research Journal of the Pakistan Historical Society, ISSN No: 0030-9796, Volume No: 69, Issue No 4: Page No: 29-37. (October-December 2021) (Y Category) https://phs.com.pk/index.php/phs/article/view/164
  • 2021   Wardah Naeem Bukhari, Tayyba Naeem “Contribution of Sufis on Thread Crafts on Multan”, HEC recognized research journal Al-Qamar, ISSN No: 2664-4398, Volume No: 4, Issue No 4: Page No: 89-98. (October-December 2021) (Y Category) https://www.alqamarjournal.com/index.php/alqamar/article/view/700
  • 2021   Amber Munir, Sadia Arshad, Wardah Naeem Bukhari, “Qur’ᾱnic Calligraphy: The Flourishing Art of Divine Words”, HEC recognized research journal Al-Qamar, ISSN No: 2664-4398, Volume No: 4, Issue No: 3, Page No: 165-178. (July-September 2021).                   (Y Category) https://www.alqamarjournal.com/index.php/alqamar/article/view/731
  • 2021   Sadia Arshad, Wardah Naeem Bukhari, “Art and the Writing of Sacred Words, HEC recognized research journal Al-Qamar, ISSN No: 2664-4398, Volume No: 4, Issue No: 3, Page No: 123-138. (July-September 2021).  (Y Category) https://www.alqamarjournal.com/index.php/alqamar/article/view/690
  • 2021   Aisha Siddiqa, Wardah Naeem Bukhari, “Practice of Design Principles in the Qur’ānic             Calligraphy of Binqulander”. HEC recognized research journal Al-Qamar, ISSN No: 2664-4398,             Volume No: 4, Issue No: 3, Page No: 109-122. (July-September 2021).  (Y Category)             https://www.alqamarjournal.com/index.php/alqamar/article/view/645
  • 2021   Wardah Naeem Bukhari, Sadia Arshad,  “Khussa Ornamentation in Multan”. HEC recognized             research journal FWU Journal of Social Sciences, ISSN No: 1995-1272, Volume No: 15, Issue             No: 3. Page No: 151-168. (Fall 2021). (Y Category)     http://sbbwu.edu.pk/journal/pages/Fall%202021-%20Vol.15-No.3.php     
  • 2021   Wardah Naeem Bukhari, Shahida Manzoor, “Exploring Metaphors in the Embroidery of the             Punjab: A Study of the Inscriptions at Bahāuddīn Zakariyā Shrine”. HEC recognized research             journal Al-Qamar, ISSN No: 2664-4398, Volume No: 4, Issue No: 2, Page No: 40-72. (April-            June 2021). (Y Category) https://alqamarjournal.com/index.php/alqamar/article/view/493
  • Wardah Naeem Bukhari, “The Embroidery of Emotions- Phulkari Bagh’s of Punjab”HEC recognized research Journal of Research (Urdu), Volume No: 35, Issue No: 2. Page No: 182-197. (December 2019). (Y Category)   https://jorurdu.bzu.edu.pk/website/journal/article/5e3d00b3713ca/page
  • 2019   Wardah Naeem BukhariShahida Manzoor, “Parānda: A Popular Product of Paṫūlis                (Multan)”HEC   recognized research journal Punjab Rung, Punjab Institute of Language, Art &                         Culture (PILAC), Issue No: 4. Page No: 5/156-16/145.  (January- December 2019). (Z Category)     https://pilac.punjab.gov.pk/system/files/Punjab%20Rung%20%284%29%202019_0.pdf#overlay-       context=research_journal  

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