The Pakistani-born artist discovered her distinct creativity through a graphic design job while in business school. Claiming she was “too artsy for business school and too analytical for art school,” Sajeela nevertheless earned degrees in each field. These concurrent themes of “duality” and a search for “belonging” are inextricably woven throughout Sajeela’s life and work.  Her art beautifully expresses reflections on East and West, masculine and feminine, light and dark, ancient and modern. Compelled to capture both the nuances of humanity’s faceted inner landscape as well as the raw intricacies of the industrial landscapes, maps, and language, Sajeela defies the confines of a single perspective.

As a junior in high school, Sajeela left Lahore, “the cultural capital of Pakistan,” for Providence, Rhode Island. She quickly learned English and eventually adapted to her new culture. As a multilingual immigrant who’s resided on two continents, the concept of “home is elusive with an unclear definition.” Instead, she resonates with the term “belonging” as it doesn’t assign a specific location and is universally relatable. She is currently an MFA painting candidate at the University of Houston.