Najia Omer is an artist-mother who was born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan for most of her life. She received her BFA from Indus Valley College for Arts and Architecture in Pakistan. In 2014, Omer-along with her husband and young child-immigrated to Seattle, WA. Eight years later, the now expanded family moved once again-this time across the US to Katy, TX-where she and her husband raise their family, and she continues her art practice. 

In her mixed media paintings, Najia explores the enigma of home,  the complexities of being an immigrant, and the relationships that are formed through shared experiences. 

Najia’s work is deeply personal and evocative of the struggle faced by thousands of Americans over time. Like so many ‘newcomers’ before her, Najia finds herself exploring the enigmatic concept of ‘home’ and ‘belonging’ as it relates to letting go of her roots to ‘fit in’, while simultaneously struggling to hold on to the influences that shaped her as a woman.  

SELECTIVE ART EXHIBITIONS

Blind Insect Gallery, Portland, OR, 2020-2022

Mercer Island Community Center, Mercer Island, WA, 2018

Renegade Red studio and gallery, Hoquiam, WA, 2017

Sammamish Art Fair, Sammamish WA, 2015-2017

Home, group show, Seattle WA, 2015

Fresh, group show,  Gulgee gallery,Karachi Pakistan, 2013

Group shows, Pakistan, 2006-2013

            Participated in numerous group and two person Exhibitions in prestigious galleries across Pakistan. Some of the galleries included are: Khaas gallery, Poppyseed gallery, Warehouse, V.M Art Gallery, Rohtas gallery, Granduer, Alliance Francaise, Commnune, Gulmohar.