Hira Kamil
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Highly skilled professional with expertise in communication, adaptability, and team leadership. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Auto-CAD, 3D MAX, and Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. Demonstrates advanced analytical thinking, effective time management, and the ability to multitask under pressure. Experienced in crafts such as stain glass painting on tiles, handmade tiles, zillij tiles, parquetry, basket weaving, handmade gesso board creation, pigments making, and gilding on various surfaces. Committed to leveraging skills for innovative solutions and continuous professional growth.
Overview
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Tutor
The King's Foundation School of Traditional Arts
London
03.2025 - 05.2025
https://schooloftraditionalarts.org/course/masterclass-traditions-techniques-in-indian-miniature-painting/
Art technician
Tradewind Recruitment
London
02.2025 - 04.2025
Teaching One Day Workshop
The King's Foundation School of Traditional Arts
London
10.2024
- Preparing vasli paper for Indo Persian Miniature painting
Gallery Invigilator and Demonstrator
The King's Foundation School of Traditional Arts
London
08.2024
- Monitored gallery spaces to ensure the safety and security of artwork
- Provided visitors with information about exhibitions, artists, and artworks and also demonstrated on Mughal miniature paintings at the gallery
- Enforced gallery rules and maintained a professional atmosphere
- Engaged with visitors to enhance their experience through knowledge sharing
- Handled visitor inquiries and directed them to relevant resources or staff
Teaching Assistant
The King's Foundation School of Traditional Arts
London
08.2024
- Assisting visitors
Voluntary Work
Wimbledon Art Fair
London
11.2023
- Assisting visitors
Teaching Assistant
VMCTA (Partnered with The Prince's Foundation)
Karachi
02.2020
- Supported a teacher from The Prince's Foundation School of Traditional Arts in teaching biomorphic design, guiding students to master the subject through creativity and comprehension
- Organized and maintained engaging classroom environments, ensuring smooth lesson execution, material distribution, and active student participation
- Fostered positive student relationships and ensured safety, contributing to an inspiring and supportive learning atmosphere
- Assisted in lesson planning, resource preparation, and feedback to enhance student progress in biomorphic design
Education
Master in Traditional Arts (MA) - Traditional Arts
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (Partnered with The King's Foundation School of Traditional Arts)
One Year Diploma Program - Traditional arts
VMCTA (The Prince's Foundation of Traditional Art)
Indian Wash Painting Technique - Short Course - Arts
Karachi School of Art
Diploma in Interior Design (Advance-AutoCAD and 3D) - Architecture
Karachi School of Arts
Diploma in Interior Design (BASIC) - Architecture
Karachi School of Art
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Humanity and Arts
University of Karachi
Diploma in Fine Arts (BFA) - Fine Arts
Karachi School of Arts
Intermediate - Pre-Medical
Board of Intermediate Education Karachi
Secondary School certificate - Biology Science
Fazia (PAF) Degree College, Faisal
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Fast Learner
- Adaptability
- Microsoft Office
- Ability to Multitask
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Advance analytical thinking Skill
- Team leadership
- Effective Time Management
- Critical thinking and problem Solving
- Auto-CAD
- 3D MAX
- PowerPoint
- Photoshop
- In design
- Adobe Illustration
- CRAFTS
- Stain Glass Painting on Tiles
- Handmade Tiles
- Zillij Tiles
- Parquetry
- Basket Weaving
- Handmade Gesso Board
- Pigments Making
- Gilding on Glass
- Gilding on Gesso Board
- Gilding on Paper
Languages
Urdu
Native
English
Fluent
Exhibitions
- 2024 StART KX at Camden Town Hall, King’s Cross, London, United Kingdom
- 2024 (Upcoming Exhibition) START KX Exhibition at Camden Town Hall in London, United Kingdom
- 2024 Inspired from Manuscripts - contemporary art exhibition organised by the school of calligraphy and ornamentation at Al Taif Mall Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
- 2024 Light, Colour and Cosmology of pigment work and research by the school of traditional arts and its alumni at Garrison Chapel London, United Kingdom
- 2023 Featured Artist on Global Islamic Art Centre's Instagram Post - Manchester, United Kingdom
- 2023 Featured on official Kings Foundation School of Traditional Arts Website 2023 Work Featured on The King's Foundation Facebook Banner
- 2023 Featured at Karachi School of Art Instagram Post – Meet our Alumns @hira_kamil14
- 2023 Exhibition at Gallery 6 – Islamabad, Pakistan
- 2023 Shortlisted for ARJUMAND PAINTING AWARD 2023 – Lahore, Pakistan 2023 StART x Prince's Foundation School of Traditional Arts (This year in celebration of the King's coronation we invited PSTA Graduates from the past decade to join a group exhibition)
- 2023 Degree show at The Prince's Foundation School of Traditional, at The Garrison Chapel, London, UK
- 2020 Thesis show for diploma in the VMCTA center (The Prince's Foundation School of Traditional Arts Center ) at VM Art Gallery
- 2022 Apprenticeship work by the Turkish Master, Ayten Tiryaki from Istanbul, Turkey (ongoing)
- 2019 Enrolled for One Year Diploma Program at VMCTA, Karachi Centre
- 2018 Workshops attended from PSTA (Prince School of Traditional Arts, London), organized by VMCTA, Karachi Centre
- 2017 Workshops attended from PSTA (Prince school of traditional arts, London), organized by VMCTA, Karachi Centre
- 2016 Participated in Sadequain Award
- 2015 Participated in National Art Gallery-Islamabad
- 2014 Thesis (miniature painting and print making) at Karachi School of Arts 2013 Attending workshop From Bangladeshi Artist Rukeya Sultana at Karachi
- School of Arts
- 2013 Participated in Painting Competition by Jubilee Insurance 2012 Participated in Sadequain Award
- 2012 Participated in Drug Free Pakistan 2011 Participated in Drug Free Pakistan
- 2011 Participated in Faiz Ahmed Faiz painting competition organized by Nukta Arts
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tutor
The King's Foundation School of Traditional Arts
03.2025 - 05.2025
Art technician
Tradewind Recruitment
02.2025 - 04.2025
Teaching One Day Workshop
The King's Foundation School of Traditional Arts
10.2024
Gallery Invigilator and Demonstrator
The King's Foundation School of Traditional Arts
08.2024
Teaching Assistant
The King's Foundation School of Traditional Arts
08.2024
Voluntary Work
Wimbledon Art Fair
11.2023
Teaching Assistant
VMCTA (Partnered with The Prince's Foundation)
02.2020
One Year Diploma Program - Traditional arts
VMCTA (The Prince's Foundation of Traditional Art)
Indian Wash Painting Technique - Short Course - Arts
Karachi School of Art
Diploma in Interior Design (Advance-AutoCAD and 3D) - Architecture
Karachi School of Arts
Diploma in Interior Design (BASIC) - Architecture
Karachi School of Art
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Humanity and Arts
University of Karachi
Diploma in Fine Arts (BFA) - Fine Arts
Karachi School of Arts
Intermediate - Pre-Medical
Board of Intermediate Education Karachi
Secondary School certificate - Biology Science
Fazia (PAF) Degree College, Faisal
Master in Traditional Arts (MA) - Traditional Arts
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (Partnered with The King's Foundation School of Traditional Arts)
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