Nurayah Sheikh is a practising visual artist and an art educator. She has investigated and worked with multiple mediums, but printmaking remains her forte. Her visual practice has deeply informed her pedagogy and has evolved into an intensive study of materials and techniques associated with the medium. Her works have been exhibited in Pakistan and internationally, which has led to the appreciation of her experimentation in pedagogical practices.
Sheikh has curated numerous shows in Karachi and Lahore. She has designed and led workshops at the Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture (IVS) and the Koel Gallery Karachi. Coordinated national & international educational exchange projects related to Printmaking, including numerous fund-raising projects, all originating at the IVS Print studio. Having worked on abundant community-building projects, she is part of the core committee for ‘Pursukoon Karachi. She is a board member for the gallery O Artspace, Lahore.