CM opens art show on Indus Civilization, Gandhara Art

Sindh Caretaker Chief Minister Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar released a dove – as the symbol of peace, love and hope -- to inaugurate a ‘Jawidan’ Art Exhibition’ at the Pakistan National Council of Art on Wednesday.

The work of leading sculptors and painters, including Hussain Baqar, son of the CM, is being exhibited at the event. The work reflects the Indus Civilization and Gandhara art. Emerging sculptor Hussain Baqar, who is exhibiting the sculpture of Buddha, said the sculpture of Buddha signified enlightenment, the path to enlightenment, serenity, detachment, concentration, wisdom and benevolence.

In the exhibition, Siddhartha Gautama, referred to as Buddha, can be seen sitting and the earthen lamps are lit around him. Seals, pottery, terracotta figures and other forms made by emerging artists have also beenput on display.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said that our art, culture and civilization are rich in the world. He added that we must organize such exhibitions so that the message of love, coexistence, plural society, science and technology could be disseminated in the world.