Sahar Ansari

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Pakistani-Brazilian Printmaker, Illustrator, Author

Sahar Ansari was born in Rio de Janeiro (1977), Brazil, but spent her formative years in Lahore, Pakistan. There she completed her art degree with Distinction in Printmaking from the National College of Arts, Lahore (NCA) in 2000, and later resumed her printmaking journey in 2017 at the School of Visual Arts (EAV Parque Lage), Rio de Janeiro (till present). Her experience of moving between two supposedly distinct cultures, which share vast aspects, brought about a revealing change in her perspective on life, art and everything in between. She now practices her art at her own etching and lithography studio surrounded by nature creeping in from the nearby forest. Her work has been exhibited at various print fairs in South America and exhibitions in Brazil, the UK and Pakistan.

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29 Leaves of Autumn

This book is crafted with love and care by Jumagraphie Collective

"29 Leaves of Autumn - A Book of Ami and Me" by Sahar Ansari encapsulates a poignant journey of loss, healing, and self-discovery. Through Sahar Ansari's raw vulnerability and expressive drawings, the book chronicles her emotional evolution after the loss of her mother, navigating feelings of loneliness and transformation. Divided into three parts, it explores the depths of grief, the lightness of new connections, and the whimsy of personal growth. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and shaped by her experiences in Lahore, Pakistan; Sahar's art reflects a fusion of cultures and a profound exploration of life's nuances. Experience her evocative journey through art and introspection.