{"title":"Khadija Zahid Butt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-height: 300px; max-width:55%\" src=\"https:\/\/helloart-prod-bucket.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/media\/artist\/khadija-zahid-butt\/khadija-zahid-butt-profile.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKhadija Zahid\r\u003cbr\u003eBorn 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.\r\u003cbr\u003eI 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eARTIST’S STATEMENT\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eI 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.\r\u003cbr\u003eMy 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"untamed-thunder","title":"Untamed Thunder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic on canvas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e38.50x26.50x1.50\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Untamed Thunder” perfectly embodies the raw power and unstoppable energy captured in this painting. The white horse, muscles tensed and mane flowing like storm clouds, surges forward with an intensity that feels as fierce and unpredictable as a thunderstorm breaking free across an open sky. The dark, swirling background amplifies this sense of wild motion, as if the horse itself is a living bolt of lightning tearing through the chaos around it. Spirit of freedom and raw strength is also shown using strong color palette. The brushstrokes convey a creature that can never be restrained, thundering forward with primal force and unbridled grace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Khadija Zahid Butt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43839212322919,"sku":null,"price":3535.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/3038\/4487\/files\/1_1780371534_26397.jpg?v=1780412525"},{"product_id":"bound-by-silence","title":"Bound By Silence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic on canvas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e37x25x1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Bound by Silence” explores the emotional bond between two horses, capturing a moment where strength becomes quiet and loyalty becomes visible. Through soft tonal shading, flowing manes, and lowered expressions, I wanted to show horses not only as symbols of beauty and power, but as beings of deep emotion, memory, and endurance. Their closeness suggests companionship, protection, and an unspoken understanding between souls. The cool, muted palette adds a sense of tenderness and melancholy, allowing the viewer to feel both their vulnerability and their quiet resilience. This painting reflects my admiration for horses as loyal, graceful, and powerful beings who carry emotion with silent dignity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Khadija Zahid Butt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43839214813287,"sku":null,"price":2120.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/3038\/4487\/files\/1_1780372309_97617.jpg?v=1780412538"},{"product_id":"majesty-in-stillness","title":"Majesty In Stillness","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e26.50x38.50x1.50\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Majesty in Stillness” portrays more than the outward beauty of a horse—it is an attempt to capture presence. Painted in oils, I used soft transitions and cool tonal layers to emphasize the quiet power and calm intelligence in its gaze. The ornate bridle and flowing mane became an extension of its character, framing a spirit that is both regal and gentle. Rather than depict motion, I focused on a moment of stillness where dignity, vulnerability, and quiet endurance coexist. My intention was to create a portrait that reveals an inner life—an animal with depth, memory, and soul—allowing viewers to feel its silent conversation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Khadija Zahid Butt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43842788687975,"sku":null,"price":4260.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/3038\/4487\/files\/1_1780371847_38444.jpg?v=1780490085"},{"product_id":"rise-of-the-unbroken","title":"Rise Of The Unbroken","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24x35\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Rise of the Unbroken” captures a horse in motion, emerging with strength, grace, and determination. Through warm earthy tones, expressive brushwork, and a textured abstract background, I wanted to show the horse as more than a figure of beauty — it becomes a symbol of resilience and freedom. Its lifted legs and powerful posture suggest a spirit that refuses to remain still, moving forward despite resistance. The contrast between the detailed body and the unfinished, atmospheric surroundings reflects the tension between struggle and liberation. This painting represents courage, movement, and the inner force that carries a soul beyond fear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Khadija Zahid Butt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43842788884583,"sku":null,"price":1420.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/3038\/4487\/files\/1_1780372521_98769.jpg?v=1780490125"},{"product_id":"fragments-of-freedom","title":"Fragments Of Freedom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e26.50x38.50x1.50\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Fragments of Freedom” explores the horse as an emotional and abstract presence rather than a purely realistic subject. Through layered blue tones, expressive brushwork, and broken forms, I wanted to capture a feeling of movement, memory, and inner strength. The horse appears as if it is emerging from the background, partly visible and partly dissolving into color, representing the way identity and freedom can feel both powerful and unfinished. The cool palette creates a sense of calm, loneliness, and reflection, while the bold marks suggest resilience and motion. This painting reflects my connection to horses as symbols of loyalty, beauty, and the quiet strength of a soul still becoming.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Khadija Zahid Butt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43842789081191,"sku":null,"price":1420.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/3038\/4487\/files\/1_1780372955_27769.jpg?v=1780490207"},{"product_id":"three-souls-one-storm","title":"Three Souls, One Storm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36x24\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Three Souls, One Storm” explores horses as symbols of loyalty, memory, and shared endurance. Through expressive lines, bold contrasts, and layered abstract marks, I wanted to capture three presences existing within the same emotional space. Each horse carries a different energy — one guarded, one direct, one reflective — yet together they form a quiet bond of strength. The fragmented background, filled with red, blue, black, and white, suggests chaos, movement, and the noise of the outside world. Against this intensity, the horses remain powerful and united. This painting reflects the silent language of companionship, survival, and the unbreakable spirit carried within loyal souls.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Khadija Zahid Butt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43842792915047,"sku":null,"price":1420.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/3038\/4487\/files\/1_1780373371_82704.jpg?v=1780490406"},{"product_id":"two-souls-one-fire","title":"Two Souls, One Fire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36x24\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Two Souls, One Fire” explores the emotional connection between horses as symbols of loyalty, strength, and freedom. Through bold reds, oranges, blues, and expressive white lines, I wanted to create a feeling of movement within chaos — as if the horses are emerging from fire, memory, and emotion. Their overlapping forms suggest companionship and shared endurance, while the energetic background reflects passion, struggle, and the intensity of inner life. This painting is not only about physical beauty, but about the bond between wild souls — powerful, loyal, and unbroken even when surrounded by noise and fire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Khadija Zahid Butt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43842792947815,"sku":null,"price":1420.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/3038\/4487\/files\/1_1780373541_82595.jpg?v=1780490446"},{"product_id":"the-herd-of-the-unbroken","title":"The Herd Of The Unbroken","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36x24\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The Herd of the Unbroken” reflects the strength, loyalty, and unity found within a collective spirit. Through expressive linework, earthy gold tones, and layered abstract textures, I wanted to portray horses not only as symbols of beauty and freedom, but as beings connected by movement, trust, and endurance. Each horse carries its own expression and energy, yet together they move forward as one force. The fragmented background suggests memory, struggle, and time, while the herd stands strong within it. 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Its flowing mane and lifted posture suggest motion, resistance, and freedom, while the contrast between softness and intensity reflects the emotional balance between vulnerability and power. Through expressive brushwork and dramatic tones, I wanted to portray not only the physical beauty of the horse, but its inner force — a soul that continues forward with elegance, courage, and wild grace, even when surrounded by darkness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Khadija Zahid Butt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43843065380967,"sku":null,"price":1420.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/3038\/4487\/files\/1_1780372729_27310.jpg?v=1780497817"},{"product_id":"fire-in-motion","title":"Fire in Motion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24x36x1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Fire in Motion” portrays the horse as a force of passion, power, and freedom. Through bold reds, oranges, blues, and expressive abstract marks, I wanted to create a sense of movement that feels emotional as much as physical. The horse appears to rise from a chaotic, city-like background, carrying both strength and elegance within the intensity of color. Its flowing mane and forward posture suggest courage, resilience, and an untamed spirit refusing to be contained. This painting reflects my admiration for horses as symbols of loyalty, beauty, and inner fire — beings that carry both grace and power through every struggle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Khadija Zahid Butt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43843066724455,"sku":null,"price":1420.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0063\/3038\/4487\/files\/1_1780373086_20116.jpg?v=1780497827"}],"url":"https:\/\/helloart.com\/fr\/collections\/khadija-zahid-butt.oembed","provider":"helloart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}