Noori Saparas

Mahnoor, widely known as Noori, is an award-winning contemporary artist celebrated for her bold use of texture, colour, and emotion-driven compositions.

In 2025, Noori was honoured with the inaugural Best Visual Artwork of the Year award from We Are Creative by B Events marking a pivotal milestone in her artistic journey. Her work has been featured in exhibitions across Birmingham and beyond, most recently at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) Gallery and in Surreal Solihull, a public art project commissioned by the council and highlighted by the BBC. She also participates annually in Birmingham Open Studios and the Birmingham: Open outdoor exhibition in Victoria Square, further cementing her presence in the region’s contemporary art scene.

Her multicultural upbringing - born and raised in Qatar with Pakistani heritage before settling in the UK, plays a vital role in shaping her artistic voice. Inspired by serene landscapes, cinematic storytelling, and the emotional resonance of colour, she creates pieces that invite viewers into moments of nostalgia and reflection. Based in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, she balances her career as an accountant with her deep-rooted passion for art.