Bukhtawar Malik

Visual Artist based in Moh’kinstsis/Calgary

BFA - Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration & Interactive Media

Minors in Art History & Colour Studies, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, USA

Bukhtawar Malik is a visual artist with over six years of experience working with both traditional and digital media. She enjoys experimenting with oils, acrylics, screen printing, and murals, bringing stories to life through rich colours and intricate details.

Her art explores emotions and the connection between nature and humanity. Drawing influence from Art Nouveau and Art Deco, she blends symbolism with a deep appreciation for composition, details, patterns, and colour harmony. Her creative process begins with research and sketching, allowing ideas to develop organically before bringing them to life.

Currently, she serves as the Digital Communications and Special Arts Project Coordinator at the Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation (ICAI) in Calgary, helping newcomer and immigrant arts professionals thrive in Calgary’s art scene.

Awards & Recognitions

Applied Arts Illustration Award, 2024

Talent Prize Award Teravarna Art Gallery, 2023

American Illustration AI-AP 41 Annual Winner, 2022

The National Art Club’s Will Barnet Art Show Winner, NYC, 2022

Robert Lagary Memorial Scholarship, 2022

Departmental Honour’s Award, Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC, USA, 2021

Exhibitions

CADA Open Spaces - Windows to a View Exhibit, Calgary, Canada (Upcoming Jun - Aug 2025)

Applied Arts Illustration Annual Exhibit, 2024

Calgary Fall Home Show Exhibit, Calgary, Canada 2024

National Arts Club Annual Exhibition, NYC, USA 2023

American Illustration AI-AP 41 Annual Exhibition, NYC, USA 2022

John E. Reeves Great Hall Exhibition, NYC, USA 2022

G.S.E 2023 Exhibition, F.I.T Museum, NYC, USA 2023

Pomerantz Center Exhibition, NYC, USA 2022

Comsats University Annual Exhibition, Islamabad, Pakistan 2016

Selected Clients

Wikipedia

Behance

Bloomingdales

AfroCrowd

Calgary Fall Home Show

NYC Public Schools

New York Cares

Loving Hands Partners in Care

ICAI - Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation and more.

Certifications

Microsoft office Specialist (Office 2016), 2022

Google System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services, 2023

Career Essentials in Administrative Assistance by Microsoft and LinkedIn - In Progress

Graphic Design Specialization – California Institute of the Arts, Dec 2023

Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes Specialization - The Museum of Modern Art, Dec 2023

Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies for Your Classroom- The Museum of Modern Art, Dec 2023

Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art- The Museum of Modern Art, Dec 2023

Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes - The Museum of Modern Art, Dec 2023

Press