Mariam Qureshi | Professional Profile & Press Kit

Artist Statement

“Capturing the light, depth, and emotion of the natural world.”

Through contemporary expressionist works, I explore the profound intersection of nature and human resilience. By integrating traditional techniques with experimental textures, my work invites the viewer to pause and reconnect with the raw energy of mountains, rivers, and the urban landscape. Each piece is an invitation to transform a fleeting moment of observation into a lasting experience of reflection and beauty.

Artist Biography

Mariam Qureshi is a multidisciplinary Canadian artist whose work serves as a bridge between environmental consciousness and emotional well-being. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, her expressionist style is defined by a mastery of light and tactile depth.

Her career is marked by international recognition, including features in Vogue Germany’s Vogue Conte and curated exhibitions on Artsy.net with the James May Gallery. A regular fixture in the Canadian art scene, she has showcased her work at Galerie CAVA, Bay 1 Gallery, and other prestigious institutions.

Today, Mariam collaborates with private collectors, interior designers, and public organizations to create atmosphere-defining works that bring nature-inspired elegance into modern spaces.

Professional Records & Curriculum Vitae (CV)

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🏆 Prizes, Awards & Recognitions

• 2021 – Third Prize, Swiss Art Award for “Sunrise in the City,” Geneva, Switzerland.

• 2020 – First Prize, Live Painting Competition, Edmonton, Canada.

• 2018 – Art Muse of the Year, The Muse, Official City Selection, Edmonton, Canada.

• 2017 – Ambassador of the Arts Prize, City of Edmonton, Canada.

• 2007 – First Prize, Oil Painter of the Year, Ottawa Art Association, Ottawa, Canada.

🏛️ Solo Exhibitions

• 2026 (Upcoming) – Chemin Poétique, Galerie CAVA, Edmonton, Canada (April–May).

• 2026 – Carnet des Sommets: Plein Air Sketches, Alliance Française d'Edmonton (Dec 2025 – Feb 2026).

• 2025 – Sensory Connection to Nature, James May Gallery (Artsy Exclusive), USA.

• 2025 – Art of Water IX, James May Gallery, Wisconsin, USA.

• 2024 – The Flow of Water, Foundry Studios, Edmonton, Canada.

• 2024 – Art Takeover, Foundry Studios, Edmonton, Canada.

• 2023 – Movement, Light and Depth of Nature, Galerie CAVA, Edmonton, Canada.

• 2021 – Winter Love, Botanical Garden Gallery, Lotus Art Gallery, Edmonton, Canada.

• 2019 – Solo Feature, Work Nicer, Edmonton, Canada.

• 2018 – Solo Exhibition, Foundry Room, Edmonton, Canada.

• 2015 – The EPL Solo, Castle Downs, Edmonton, Canada.

🎨 Selected Group Exhibitions & Fairs

• 2025 – New York Art Expo, Pier 36, New York City, USA.

• 2025 – Artist for conservation Publication Book of Art.

• 2025 – Spring Members Show, Galerie CAVA, Edmonton, Canada.

• 2024 – Ciprarte Spring Exhibit, Venice, Italy.

• 2024 – Landscapes 2024, Federation of Canadian Artists, Granville Island, BC.

• 2024 – Works on Paper, Bay 1 Gallery, Edmonton, Canada.

• 2022 – Curated Self Portraits, Artfare NYC, New York & Edmonton.

• 2020 – Swiss Art Expo (Artbox Project Zurich 2.0), Zurich, Switzerland.

• 2018 – Art is Life, MAMAG Modern Art Museum (Vienna, Salzburg, Munich).

• 2017 – International Salon of Contemporary Art, Musée du Louvre, Paris, France.

🌲 Residencies

• 2025–2026 – Artist in Residence, University of Alberta Botanical Garden, Devon, Canada.

• 2024 – Resident Artist, Foundry Studios, Edmonton, Canada.

• 2022 – Yukon & Western Territories Residency, RAFA, Saskatoon, Canada.

• 2022 – Artist in Residence, Galerie CAVA, Edmonton, Canada.

🖼️ Permanent Collections & Public Works

• 2025 – Women’s Coalition of Alberta, AB, Canada.

• 2021 – Art for Wildlife, Canada.

• 2017 – MAMAG Modern Art Museum, Austria