Umna Laraib is a visual artist from Rohri, a town in Sindh, Pakistan. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts with distinction from the National College of Arts (NCA) in Lahore, majoring in Miniature Painting and taking minors in Art Writing, Performance Art, and Calligraphy. ​

Artistic Practice
Laraib's work focuses on colour exploration, treating colour as a dynamic, living element. She creates structured compositions often using lines, squares, and other forms inspired by nature and landscapes to investigate subtle tonal variations within a single hue. ​

Exhibitions and Curatorial Work. She has exhibited her work across Pakistan, including at venues such as O Art Space Lahore, Gallery 6 Islamabad, Khamsa Art, ArtSoch Contemporary Lahore, Ejaz Art Gallery Lahore, Gallery Full Circle Karachi, VM Art Gallery Karachi, Satrang Gallery Islamabad, and Alhamra Arts Council Lahore. Notably, she participated in the group exhibition “A Mirror on My Heart” at Satrang Gallery, which explored themes of memory, desire, and landscape. Additionally, she was featured in the “Heavenly Bodies” exhibition at Gallery 6, which examined the connection between the earthly and the divine through natural elements. ​

Beyond her personal art practice, Laraib has contributed to the art community by curating exhibitions and collaborating with other artists. She co-organized the international online exhibition “UNORTHODOX,” partnering with organizations such as 99 Films, Anton Art Centre, and Art Circle to showcase diverse artistic expressions. Earlier in her career, she interned at Canvas Gallery Karachi and assisted senior artists and designers, experiences that have informed her curatorial and collaborative endeavours.

Current Work

Currently, Laraib is based in Lahore, where she continues to develop her artistic practice. Her work is characterized by a meticulous exploration of color and form, inviting viewers to engage with the nuanced emotional landscapes she creates.