curriculum vitae

Artist portrait

born 2003

lives and works in Geneva, NY, USA

Education

Anticipated May 2026 — Bachelor of Arts, Double Major: Architectural Studies and Studio Art, Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS), GPA: 3.86, Minor: Art History

Spring 2024 — Study Abroad, Art & Architecture, CityLab: Berlin, Germany

Contact

Phone: (346) 490-0034
Email: ali.muzaffar@hws.edu
LinkedIn


Relevant Coursework

  • Architecture Design Studio
  • Architectural Design II
  • History of Modern Landscape Architecture
  • Urban Landscape
  • Inventing the Modern City
  • Modern Art
  • Arts of Modern China
  • Introduction to Photo Silkscreen Printing

Awards & Honors

  • HWS Dean’s List (Sep 2022 – present)
  • Julius J. Blocker Fellowship | Berlin, Germany (Jan 2024 – Sep 2025)
    • Created artwork inspired by various cross-cultural experiences provided by the fellowship fund

Experience

Materiality of the Domestic Space: The Art of Noticing | Lahore, Pakistan
Research Collaborator (May 2024 – Present)

  • Researched domestic space materiality for an art education thesis

Studio.k | Islamabad, Pakistan
Artist (May 2024 – Jul 2025)

  • Created artwork exploring diverse mediums and miniature painting

The Dove Block Project | Geneva, NY
Intern (Sep 2023 – Mar 2024)

  • Assisted in exhibitions, visitor engagement, and digital accessibility

Hobart and William Smith Colleges | Geneva, NY
Writing Colleague (Aug 2023 – Present)

  • Supported students with academic writing and analysis
    Art History Summer Researcher (May 2023 – Jul 2023)
  • Conducted collection inventory and researched preservation methods

Exhibition of Artists’ Books and Music Boxes: CityLab: Berlin, Norwich University | Berlin, Germany
Featured Artist (Jan 2024 – Sep 2025)

  • Exhibited artwork inspired by urban landscapes and museum collections

Additional Experience / Professional Development

Provenzano Gallery | Geneva, NY
Visiting Artist (Present)

  • Exhibited artwork and collaborated with curators and faculty

Skills, Interests & Certifications

  • Languages: Urdu, Pashto, Punjabi, German
  • Skills: Model-making, Painting, Drafting, Drawing
  • Computer: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino