Khadija Zahid
Born in Kuwait and raised in Pakistan, I am currently pursuing an MA in Studio Art at Bradley University, Peoria, IL, US. As a textile designer and Artist, I am consistently recognized for my innovative ideas and passion for experimenting with fabrics, materials, paints, colors, textures and patterns to create unique and impactful designs.
I bring strong skills in analytical thinking, thorough research and collaborative work, enabling me to efficiently manage and coordinate projects from conception to completion. With determination and curiosity, I strive to expand my practice in art and design by seeking opportunities in diverse and dynamic environments.

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

I am an artist who works mainly with acrylics and oils, creating expressive paintings that explore emotion, identity, freedom, strength, and inner silence. My work often centers around horses because I see them as powerful symbols of loyalty, beauty, resilience, and untamed spirit. Through abstraction, bold colors, textured backgrounds, and emotional movement, I paint horses not only as animals, but as reflections of the soul — strong, graceful, wounded, loyal, and free.
My inspiration comes from personal emotions, memories, loneliness, migration, and the quiet strength it takes to keep moving forward. As someone living away from home, I connect deeply with themes of belonging, survival, and identity. My paintings are a way of expressing what words cannot fully hold — the silent conversations between pain and power, vulnerability and courage, stillness and freedom.