Umar Nawaz, born in Pakistan 1989, is a Lahore-based Visual Artist. Nawaz completed his B.F.A from National College of Arts Lahore in 2014, where he is also appointed as an instructor. Nawaz has participated in various exhibitions and residencies all over Pakistan.

Nawaz’s practice is distinguished by its exploration of materiality. Through a variety of techniques, he transforms selected material, uncovering nuanced details and textures. Magnifying these elements on a larger scale, shedding light on the intrinsic behaviors of the materials, which would otherwise remain concealed.