Fatima Maqbool
Visual Artist | Miniature Painter

Personal Background
Fatima Maqbool is a distinguished visual artist based in Abbottabad and currently practicing in Islamabad, Pakistan. Her work is rooted in traditional miniature painting and contemporary interpretations of memory and time.
Education
Fatima completed her Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from the National College of Arts (Rawalpindi) in 2025, with a major in Miniature Painting. Her academic training has played a pivotal role in shaping her distinctive artistic voice.

Artistic Practice
Fatima’s work draws inspiration from the beauty of timeless architecture, delving into themes of memory, impermanence, and historical continuity. Her miniature paintings intricately weave narratives that bring crumbling ruins and forgotten relics to life, inviting viewers to engage with layers of history and emotion.

Concept and Themes
At the core of her practice is an exploration of the fragility of existence and the essence of multiple timelines. By connecting the past with the present, Fatima invites contemplation on the temporal nature of life and the stories embedded within architectural decay.

Medium and Technique
Fatima primarily works with gouache on wasli, a traditional surface for miniature painting. Her method involves detailed layering and fine brushwork, allowing her to create depth and texture that enhance the storytelling aspect of her visuals.

Artistic Vision
Through her meticulous and evocative miniature paintings, Fatima Maqbool aims to preserve the forgotten and unravel the silent voices of historical spaces. Her work is both a homage to tradition and a contemporary reflection on time’s silent transformations.