Group exhibition commences at RAC
By Afshan S. Khan
Rawalpindi:Only artists can show the real picture of society in its candid form and sensitise people to come forward and help others who are in dire need of support. Today Pakistan is severely affected by torrential rains and floods. Besides that, terrorism has also ripped the very fabric of our society that can be felt deeply by an artist. An artist with the help of colours can depict his true feelings on canvas. Artists constitute the sensitive segment of the society that can play an important role for the revival of art and culture.
These views were shared by artist Muzammil Hussain who was among two other artists showcasing their work at Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) here on Thursday. A group exhibition of Mahmood Ali, Imran Tahir, and Muzammil Hussain were displayed at the gallery of the council. Rawalpindi Arts Council organised the exhibition ‘Beautiful Pakistan’ in connection with its ongoing activities for Independence Day celebrations. MPA Malik Iftikhar Ahmed was the chief guest on the occasion.
Muzammil Hussain while talking to ‘The News’ said that painting was his childhood passion in which he has tried different mediums to work on. He has also displayed the portrait of Quaid-e-Azam for which he received the National Award in 2001. He won first prize in the national art competition held at National Art Gallery. In other paintings he has done calligraphy and shown various social and cultural activities of Pakistan. “My paintings are close to reality, as I am more inclined towards nature and religion,” he said.
Imran Tahir’s work constitutes mostly of the bazaars and old buildings of Rawalpindi and Lahore. He tried his hand on culture, landscape and calligraphy depicting various ‘naqsh qari.’ The medium he used for his paintings were watercolour, poster and oil.
MPA Iftikhar Ahmed while speaking on the occasion said that we must celebrate Independence Day with simplicity. “We must not forget our flood affected brethren while celebrating Independence Day and help them in every possible way,” he said.
