Hi, I’m Zara Faisal Butt from Gujranwala, Pakistan—an artist who paints to make emotions visible. I’m self-taught, and my work draws deeply from my life: the cultural beauty and resilience I’ve witnessed, along with the strength and elegance I learned from my parents. Horses hold a special place in my art, inspired by my father’s equestrian legacy, while my admiration for feminine power comes from my mother’s grace and leadership through balancing many roles. I create surreal and abstract paintings, often featuring aristocratic women and equine themes that symbolize loyalty, freedom, growth, and resistance. Alongside my practice, I teach Art and English to senior school students, and that daily connection to storytelling strengthens how I build meaning through color, texture, and fluid forms. Whether I’m working in oil on canvas or experimenting with recycling plastic sheets for new textured surfaces, I aim to turn constraint into growth and invite viewers to connect with their own personal truth.…

Zara Faisal Butt

Hi, I’m Zara Faisal Butt from Gujranwala, Pakistan—an artist who paints to make emotions visible. I’m self-taught, and my work draws deeply from my life: the cultural beauty and resilience I’ve witnessed, along with the strength and elegance I learned from my parents. Horses hold a special place in my art, inspired by my father’s equestrian legacy, while my admiration for feminine power comes from my mother’s grace and leadership through balancing many roles. I create surreal and abstract paintings, often featuring aristocratic women and equine themes that symbolize loyalty, freedom, growth, and resistance. Alongside my practice, I teach Art and English to senior school students, and that daily connection to storytelling strengthens how I build meaning through color, texture, and fluid forms. Whether I’m working in oil on canvas or experimenting with recycling plastic sheets for new textured surfaces, I aim to turn constraint into growth and invite viewers to connect with their own personal truth.…

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Hi, I’m Zara Faisal Butt from Gujranwala, Pakistan—an artist who paints to make emotions visible. I’m self-taught, and my work draws deeply from my life: the cultural beauty and resilience I’ve witnessed, along with the strength and elegance I learned from my parents. Horses hold a special place in my art, inspired by my father’s equestrian legacy, while my admiration for feminine power comes from my mother’s grace and leadership through balancing many roles.

I create surreal and abstract paintings, often featuring aristocratic women and equine themes that symbolize loyalty, freedom, growth, and resistance. Alongside my practice, I teach Art and English to senior school students, and that daily connection to storytelling strengthens how I build meaning through color, texture, and fluid forms. Whether I’m working in oil on canvas or experimenting with recycling plastic sheets for new textured surfaces, I aim to turn constraint into growth and invite viewers to connect with their own personal truth.

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Work Experience

Unit Director at Zanika Lache, Washington, USA
January 1, 2026 - Present
Led and supervised counselors while overseeing daily operations of a residential educational program. Managed staff coordination, student welfare, safety, conflict resolution, scheduling, and program implementation. Coordinated educational and recreational activities while maintaining high standards of student experience and safeguarding. Handled staff and student concerns and resolved day-to-day operational challenges. Supported leadership, teamwork, communication, and responsibility among staff and students through structured guidance and effective routines. Collaborated with senior leadership to strengthen program delivery and operational efficiency.
Illustrator at Book Project
December 31, 2025 - August 25, 2025
Created original illustrations for a published book and collaborated with authors to bring creative concepts to life.
Art Curator Intern at Afzal Art Gallery, Lahore
December 31, 2025 - August 25, 2025
Assisted in curation and organization of exhibitions, coordinated art displays and installations, and engaged with visitors to support event flow.
Creative Director at DNZ Advertising Agency
August 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026
Led creative projects and supported development of visual concepts and campaign materials. Coordinated creative work, timelines, and team communication to help ensure project delivery. Applied strong communication, leadership, and creative problem-solving across agency assignments.
English Teacher at The City School
January 1, 2025 - August 25, 2025
Teach English at senior level using innovative methods and guide students in developing communication and creative writing skills.
Illustrator at Book Project
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created original illustrations for a published book. Collaborated with authors to bring creative concepts to life.
Art Curator Intern at Afzal Art Gallery, Lahore
January 1, 2025 - Present
Assisted in curation and organization of exhibitions. Coordinated art displays and installations. Engaged with visitors and supported event flow.
English Teacher at The City School
January 1, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Teach English at senior level using innovative methods. Guide students in developing communication and creative writing skills.
Event Organizer at Roots & The City School (Concerts & Carnivals)
December 31, 2024 - August 25, 2025
Planned and organized concerts and carnivals, managed logistics, stage setups, and audience experience, collaborating with staff for smooth event execution.
Event Organizer at Roots & The City School (Concerts & Carnivals)
December 31, 2024 - August 24, 2025
Planned and organized concerts and carnivals. Managed logistics, stage setups, and audience experience. Collaborated with staff for smooth event execution.
English Teacher at The City School
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Taught English to students at junior to senior levels using student-centered teaching strategies. Supported student development through mentoring, extracurricular activities, competitions, and opportunities for leadership. Created engaging classroom learning experiences focused on communication, literacy, creativity, and critical thinking. Collaborated with colleagues and school leadership on academic and student-development initiatives.
English Teacher at The City School
June 8, 2022 - August 25, 2025
Designed engaging curricula and improved literacy rates; guided students to win regional writing competitions.
Kindergarten Teacher at The City School
June 8, 2022 - August 25, 2025
Designed age-appropriate learning activities and promoted creativity and curiosity through interactive teaching.
English Teacher at The City School
June 8, 2022 - August 24, 2025
Designed engaging curricula and improved literacy rates. Guided students to win regional writing competition.
Kindergarten Teacher at The City School
June 8, 2022 - August 24, 2025
Designed age-appropriate learning activities. Promoted creativity and curiosity through interactive teaching.
Kindergarten Teacher at The City School
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Taught kindergarten students and supported early literacy, creativity, and overall student development. Maintained classroom organization, student supervision, parent communication, and learning assessment to ensure consistent progress and a positive learning environment.
English Teacher at The City School
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Taught English and supported literacy and academic progress using appropriate instructional strategies. Monitored student performance and adapted teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs.

Education

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Qualifications

Master’s Degree in English
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2025
Self-taught in Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2025
Masters in English
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Masters in English
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Master’s Degree in English
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2026
Self-taught in Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2026
Master’s Degree in English
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Master’s Degree in English
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Non-Profit Organization