Saba Qayoom Leghari
Saba Qayoom Leghari is a Pakistani visual artist, art educator, and independent researcher based in Tandojam, Hyderabad.
Education and Professional Background
Saba graduated with distinction from the Institute of Art & Design, University of Sindh, where she was awarded the Chancellor's Gold Medal for securing the first position in the Faculty of Arts. Her artistic foundation was built through formal training in painting under the mentorship of Mr. Najeebullah Shah Rashdi. While specializing in Textile Design, she continued to cultivate her painting practice independently. Currently, she contributes to the academic field as a Lecturer in Textile Design at Shaheed Allah Buksh Soomro University of Art, Design and Heritages, Jamshoro.
Artistic Journey and Themes
For Saba, nature serves as more than a mere landscape; it is a language used to express complex human emotions. She utilizes natural elements—such as the movement of water, the silence of dusk, the texture of dry grass, and the distant horizon—as metaphors for resilience, hope, longing, conflict, and the diverse emotional experiences of human life. By immersing herself in the natural world, she transforms these quiet dialogues into visual narratives, inviting viewers to slow down and reflect on their own emotions through nature's subtle symbolism.
Exhibitions and Recognition
Saba's work has been exhibited extensively across Pakistan in numerous prestigious galleries and national exhibitions, including:
Islamabad: Gallery 6 and PNCA.
Lahore: Alhamra Art Gallery.
Karachi: Ahmed Pervez Art Gallery (Arts Council), Koel Gallery, Oyster Art Gallery, Artciti Gallery, ArtChowk Gallery, ArtScene Galleries, and Sadequain Art Gallery.
Her contributions to the contemporary art landscape of Pakistan have been featured in prominent publications, including Dawn, The News International, Art Now Pakistan, Humsari Magazine, and the Karachi Art Directory.