curriculum vitae

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