Nasreen Haroon was born in Karachi, Pakistan. She began oil painting at the age of 13, studying art at St. Joseph's Convent High School in Karachi and later earning her B.A. in Psychology, Philosophy and History from St. Joseph's College, Karachi, Pakistan. Nasreen has been living in the United States since 1980. She is among only a handful of Pakistanis who pursue art with the dedication and drive required to succeed. In addition to working as a professional artist, Nasreen has also enjoyed success in designing jewelry, clothes, gardens and interiors.

Nasreen's roots and vision of life provide the essential content of her work. Painting for her is not limited to a certain style, technique or method, but rather is an individual mode of her expression, of her religion, spirituality, the soul, and ultimately---life itself.

The energy, strength and balance of her compositions are a direct result of her need to express specific feelings which convey universal truth. Although originally from Pakistan, Nasreen has transcended geographical identity to one of a worldwide Muslim culture.

 

Nasreen has successfully achieved a dialogue between her work, her roots and the viewer, which provides an excellent opportunity for her to share her culture and beliefs with the world. A self-taught artist, she is also active in the Los Angeles interfaith community, working to promote understanding and cooperation among people of different faiths. Her paintings combine inspiration from her Muslim background and the physical environment and harmony of Southern California.