Karachi
The city is teeming with art galleries and even though they cater mostly to modern and abstract art which may be absolute Latin to the genuine art fan who has not been initiated into modern stuff, often these galleries put up shows which are highly appealing and even captivating to the amateur art fans.
One such show opened at the Grandeur art gallery in Defence on Friday evening featuring an assortment of realism, semi-abstractism, and a random mixture of all sorts of art. It made a wholesome amalgam.
The exhibition, based on 58 works by 11 artists, embraces all genres of art. However, some works really stand out, like Marium Khan’s simple but highly artistic floral patterns and landscapes.
As regards her floral arrangements, they are absolutely simple yet her colouring techniques really make the flowers come alive and fresh.
She is a lyrical colourist, indeed. Even her landscapes are a treat to watch and are so reflective of her being at one with nature. Two of her works, “Dream Garden”, and “Welcoming spring” are captivating, indeed.
Marium is a really prolific artist and has 44 paintings exhibitions to her credit.
Then there are works by Fauzia Khan two of which, highlighting bougainvilleas are a treat to see. “For me, landscape is a wide canvas because it embraces all the elements of nature that add to its beauty, like flowers, leaves, roots etc., which all add up to a picture-perfect landscape”.
“My sole inspiration originates from nature,” she says.
Then there are works by the young, enterprising Shazar Ali Siddiqui. He has painted something as abstract and intangible as time through an hourglass.
It is his coloration techniques that make the work so profound. Other works of his are a profound reflection of nature.
There are works by artists who are influenced by mysticism, like Naushad Alam and his whirling Derveshes. Alam has also been designing for a famous media group of Karachi.
Resource: http://www.thenews.com.pk
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