Meet Aqeela Sherazi, a Pakistani artist whose profound understanding of ecological spirituality transforms environmental discourse into deeply contemplative artistic experiences. Working across multiple mediums—from organic pigments and handmade materials to large-scale installations—Aqeela creates immersive environments that invite viewers into sacred dialogue with the natural world.

During her April residency, Aqeela developed Garden Within, a monumental 19' x 86' installation that reimagines the garden as both earthly sanctuary and spiritual metaphor. Combining sand, organic pigments, wood, and laser-cut elements with an integrated 7' x 5' fountain, the work creates a living meditation on humanity's interconnectedness with nature. Her accompanying poem of the same title speaks to this vision: "There is a garden hidden deep, / Beyond the noise, beyond the sleep," offering viewers a space where environmental consciousness emerges not through alarm, but through profound serenity.