I am a multidisciplinary artist, visual storyteller, and designer based in Karachi who explores social and cultural phenomena through observation and detail. My practice spans fine art, photography, videography, and digital design to weave narratives that reflect lived experiences and urban crafts. During my studies at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), I completed a Distinction on my final year thesis 'Deewar Ke Us Paar' and earned the Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy SOC Scholarship. I have interned at Isht ehari Advertising Agency, participated in the Urban Repository Archive Program, and served on the Student Council, all of which have shaped my collaborative and narrative approach to art and media.

SHEZIL AHMED

I am a multidisciplinary artist, visual storyteller, and designer based in Karachi who explores social and cultural phenomena through observation and detail. My practice spans fine art, photography, videography, and digital design to weave narratives that reflect lived experiences and urban crafts. During my studies at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), I completed a Distinction on my final year thesis 'Deewar Ke Us Paar' and earned the Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy SOC Scholarship. I have interned at Isht ehari Advertising Agency, participated in the Urban Repository Archive Program, and served on the Student Council, all of which have shaped my collaborative and narrative approach to art and media.

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I am a multidisciplinary artist, visual storyteller, and designer based in Karachi who explores social and cultural phenomena through observation and detail. My practice spans fine art, photography, videography, and digital design to weave narratives that reflect lived experiences and urban crafts.

During my studies at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_), I completed a Distinction on my final year thesis ‘Deewar Ke Us Paar’ and earned the Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy SOC Scholarship. I have interned at Isht ehari Advertising Agency, participated in the Urban Repository Archive Program, and served on the Student Council, all of which have shaped my collaborative and narrative approach to art and media.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Sound Specialist & Editor (Part-time) at Fluffy Animation Studios
January 1, 2026 - Present
Currently responsible for managing and enhancing the audio of all the company's animation projects.
Student Council Representative (Departmental) at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Served as the elected departmental representative for one academic year.
Researcher / Documentarian at Urban Repository Archive Program
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Invited to document urban crafts through field research, filming, editing, and narrative curation under the mentorship of Veera Rustomji and Seher Naveed.
Departmental Representative, Student Council at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Served as the elected departmental representative for one academic year.
Urban Repository Archive Program Participant at Urban Repository Archive Program
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Documented urban crafts through field research, filming, editing, and curating narratives under mentorship of Veera Rustomji and Seher Naveed.
Art Direction Intern at Isht ehari Advertising Agency
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Documented urban crafts through field research, filming, editing, and curating narratives under the mentorship of artists Veera Rustomji and Seher Naveed.
Departmental Representative at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture (Student Council)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Served as the elected departmental representative for one academic year.
Researcher/Filmmaker at Urban Repository Archive Program
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Documented urban crafts through field research, filming, editing, and curating narratives under the mentorship of Veera Rustomji and Seher Naveed.
Intern at Isht ehari Advertising Agency
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Internship under the department of Art Direction.
Departmental Representative (Student Council) at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Elected departmental representative for one academic year (2024).
Field Researcher / Filmmaker at Urban Repository Archive Program
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Documented urban crafts through field research, filming, editing, and curating narratives under the mentorship of artists Veera Rustomji and Seher Naveed.
Intern, Art Direction at Isht ehari Advertising Agency
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Internship in the Art Direction department focusing on field research, filming, editing, and narrative curation under mentorship of Veera Rustomji and Seher Naveed. Contributed to campaign development, production planning, and visual storytelling.
Art Director / Creative Guidance at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Art directed and provided creative guidance for thesis films, photography shoots, and videography projects. Performed and modeled for independent student productions. Executed multiple commissioned projects, including digital artworks, design assignments, and collaborative ventures. Coordinated and managed university events as an active member.
Art Director at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2025
Art directed and provided creative guidance for thesis films, photography shoots, and videography projects. Participated in independent student productions and coordinated university events as an active Student Council member.
Art Director / Creative Lead at Urban Repository Archive Program
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Art directed and provided creative guidance for thesis films, photography shoots, and videography projects; performed and modeled for independent student productions; executed commissioned projects and collaborative ventures; coordinated and managed university events as an active member of the Student Council.
Art Director / Creative Lead at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Art directed and provided creative guidance for thesis films, photography shoots, and videography projects. Performed and modeled for independent student productions. Executed multiple commissioned projects, including digital artworks and design assignments. Coordinated and managed university events as an active Student Council member.

Education

Bachelor's in Fine Arts, Multimedia at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor's in Fine Arts at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Multimedia) at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor’s in Fine Arts (Multimedia) at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy Scholarship (SOC)
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy Scholarship
January 1, 2022 - February 6, 2026
Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy Scholarship (SOC) for dedicated artistic practice and creativity
January 11, 2030 - June 28, 2026
Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy Scholarship (SOC)
January 11, 2030 - June 28, 2026
Dean's List
January 11, 2030 - June 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other