Chitra Pritum

Chitra Pritum

Contemporary Watercolor Artist

Chitra Pritum is a prominent Pakistani watercolor artist known for her ethereal landscapes and cultural storytelling through art. Born in Lahore, her work bridges traditional Pakistani artistic elements with contemporary styles, creating a unique visual language that resonates with audiences worldwide.

With over 15 years of artistic experience, Pritum's paintings capture the essence of Pakistan's diverse landscapes, from the misty mountains of the north to the bustling urban scenes of Karachi. Her distinctive use of light and shadow, combined with vibrant color palettes, creates works of remarkable depth and emotional resonance.

"My art is a conversation between memory and imagination, between what we see and what we feel. I paint not just the landscapes of Pakistan, but the emotional terrain they create within us."

Born

Lahore, Pakistan

Medium

Watercolor, Mixed Media

Education

National College of Arts, Lahore

Featured Artworks

A selection of Chitra Pritum's most celebrated pieces showcasing her mastery of watercolor techniques and storytelling through art

Artwork by Chitra Pritum

Mountain Whispers

2022

Watercolor on Arches Paper

Artwork by Chitra Pritum

Urban Rhythms

2021

Mixed Media on Canvas

Artwork by Chitra Pritum

Monsoon Memories

2023

Watercolor on Paper

Artwork by Chitra Pritum

Market Day

2020

Watercolor and Ink

Artwork by Chitra Pritum

Twilight Garden

2019

Watercolor on Arches Paper

Artwork by Chitra Pritum

Village Spectrum

2021

Mixed Media

Artistic Journey

Tracing Chitra Pritum's evolution as an artist through key exhibitions and achievements

2007

First Solo Exhibition

Launched her career with "Watercolor Dreams" at Gallery 320 in Lahore, showcasing early landscape works that demonstrated her unique approach to light and color.

2011

International Recognition

Featured in the "New Voices of Asia" exhibition in Singapore, bringing Pakistani watercolor traditions to an international audience.

2015

Cultural Heritage Award

Received the National Cultural Heritage Award for her series "Echoes of Lahore," depicting historical architecture through innovative watercolor techniques.

2018

Residency in France

Completed a prestigious artist residency in Paris, resulting in her acclaimed "East Meets West" series that blended European and South Asian aesthetic sensibilities.

2021

Major Retrospective

A comprehensive exhibition at the National Art Gallery in Islamabad, showcasing her artistic evolution over 15 years through more than 50 key works.

2023

New Louvre Showcase

Became a featured artist at New Louvre Art Gallery with her latest collection "Watercolor Narratives," exploring contemporary Pakistani identity through art.

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