Shahida Ahmed, from Nelson, is primarily known for her work in the visual arts, with
Through Brown Eyes representing her first foray into the literary realm. The novel begins in a local setting, with Nelson featuring prominently, and centres on a young woman of Pakistani heritage who faces many of the same struggles Ms Ahmed has herself throughout her life, while the narrative hopes to challenge stereotypes and traditional assumptions about Muslim women. Ms Ahmed said: It s very much an empowerment book for women. It s the story of a local South Asian girl who was born in the UK and it s really about making people believe that they have these stories and that they can do these things.
An AWARD-WINNING Pendle artist has put the local scene on the map by selling her work as far afield as Qatar in the Middle East. Shahida Ahmed, who studied at Nelson and Colne College and has a studio at Higherford Mill, Barrowford as well as being based partly in Doha, believes that her success is the perfect way to represent the incredible talent of female artists, especially those who have honed their skills locally. However, her works now having been sold at the Albahie auction house in Qatar, she also believes that there is much more to do to ensure that all people’s talents can flourish.
An AWARD-WINNING Pendle artist has put the local scene on the map by selling her work as far afield as Qatar in the Middle East. Shahida Ahmed, who studied at Nelson and Colne College and has a studio at Higherford Mill, Barrowford as well as being based partly in Doha, believes that her success is the perfect way to represent the incredible talent of female artists, especially those who have honed their skills locally. However, her works now having been sold at the Albahie auction house in Qatar, she also believes that there is much more to do to ensure that all people’s talents can flourish.