Exhibition of artworks depicting inner peace begins

Karachi
Human life is a combination of happiness and sorrows. The desire to lead a luxurious life has made many of us work for long hours, leaving not much time to enjoy relaxation and peace of mind. The art and literature provide you a space where you can take a deep breath to feel the inner peace and satisfaction, evaporating your griefs and sorrows into thin air.
Renowned art critic Marjorie Husain made these observations while talking to The News at the Epic Art Gallery on Saturday where artworks of many artists put on display.
She said the promotion of art and literature was direly needed to restore the lost tranquility and harmony in the country.
“It gives you much relief after looking at the brilliant and interesting paintings that is here around you. I congratulate the organisers of the event on displaying the artworks of an elite panel consisting of both senior and novice artists,” she said.
She particularly talked about a fascinating landscape canvas of oil by A Q Arif, which was placed in front of a painting portraying Islamic calligraphy by Musarrat Arif.
She lauded both of the paintings and said Musarrat Arif was married to A Q Arif, and it was lovely to see their paintings placed in front of each other.
“They both are very good artists. The artwork by A Q Arif is depicting his caliber. You can interpret it according you prior knowledge and your subconscious makes you believe that you have seen this somewhere many times.”
Anie Khalid, an artist, talking to The News, said she was concerned with depicting the status of a woman in the eyes of society.
“A woman is always told she is a symbol of love and affection in society, but she never gets the real status of respect and honour. No matter how learned and intellectual she may be, she is always considered inferior in a patriarchy,” she said.
Rizwan Adil, a novice artist, said the artwork was very appealing to him as he was pursuing a career in art.
“I am jubilant to experience a meaningful art at the event. It will surely help me pave a broader path to hunt for striking and clicking ideas to paint my passions,” he said.
Adil said the best painting of the event, according to him, was by Mugheez Riaz who had painted a sitting camel in a desert and the sun was setting at the background.
“I am just amazed! Riaz has created a masterpiece of his imagination. The colour combination is just fascinating. He has depicted a simple idea in a very unique manner which has given this painting undefined dimensions,” he said.
The curator of the exhibition, Bindia Rana, told The News that the audience had appreciated the artworks of all the artists but the paintings of five young artist, namely Khalid Khan (London), Sharmyn (New York), Syed Jahangir (Bangladesh), Haroon and Annie, was highly appreciated.