Exhibition: Art residency generates diverse work
Artists present pieces borne of experiments, exploration
Artists present pieces borne of experiments, exploration. PHOTO: fb.com/SatrangGallery
ISLAMABAD:
Artwork produced by seven artists at a residency was displayed in an exhibition titled “24/7” in Satrang Gallery.
The artworks, different in terms of medium and interpretation, represented the outcome of the residency programme, Studio BQ Residency 2016; and included paintings, miniature, mixed media, and wooden pieces.
One of the most distinct pieces on display was by Noreen Ali, who had used car number plates from various regions of Pakistan to build a gigantic water cooler.
Many visitors interpreted it as Noreen’s way of representing coherence and co-existence in the society.
Speaking to The Express Tribune, Ali, who hails from Karachi, said she loved working with objects and exploring the city.
She said that she had used the concept of magical realism – things are normal when you first look at them, but are special when looked at in-depth.
Satrang Gallery Director Asma Rashid Khan said that it was an honour for the gallery to exhibit the works produced in the residency programme because these programmes provided young artists with an opportunity to work outside their studios, to interact and explore, to push boundaries, and to mark new dimensions.
“Satrang Gallery is always exploring new initiatives to encourage and promote talented artists in their pursuit of excellence,” she said.
Aasim Akhtar, the curator of the exhibition said that art residencies were often conceived as ‘alternative spaces’ for contemporary art practice.
“These residencies are special because they gather a number of artists and make them live art for a certain period of time. It allows an explosion of energies – a crucible that catalysed and configured new imaginings. This particular residency was conceptualized and structured in a manner that would allow initiating processes, challenging stereotypes, and highlighting differences,” he said.
Atia Javed, an artist exhibiting her work, said that the residency had been an experience of immense growth for her.
Another artist, Alinah Akbar said that her work had evolved from miniature to illustrative pen drawing due to the residency.
“In this particular residency I incorporated typography and I have also practiced some origami techniques, which has allowed me to experiment and grow as an individual and as an independent artist,” she said.
Noreen Ali said that the trend of art residencies would take a little while to grow but it was great that the trend had started.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 21st, 2016.
Artwork produced by seven artists at a residency was displayed in an exhibition titled “24/7” in Satrang Gallery.
The artworks, different in terms of medium and interpretation, represented the outcome of the residency programme, Studio BQ Residency 2016; and included paintings, miniature, mixed media, and wooden pieces.
One of the most distinct pieces on display was by Noreen Ali, who had used car number plates from various regions of Pakistan to build a gigantic water cooler.
Many visitors interpreted it as Noreen’s way of representing coherence and co-existence in the society.
Speaking to The Express Tribune, Ali, who hails from Karachi, said she loved working with objects and exploring the city.
She said that she had used the concept of magical realism – things are normal when you first look at them, but are special when looked at in-depth.
Satrang Gallery Director Asma Rashid Khan said that it was an honour for the gallery to exhibit the works produced in the residency programme because these programmes provided young artists with an opportunity to work outside their studios, to interact and explore, to push boundaries, and to mark new dimensions.
“Satrang Gallery is always exploring new initiatives to encourage and promote talented artists in their pursuit of excellence,” she said.
Aasim Akhtar, the curator of the exhibition said that art residencies were often conceived as ‘alternative spaces’ for contemporary art practice.
“These residencies are special because they gather a number of artists and make them live art for a certain period of time. It allows an explosion of energies – a crucible that catalysed and configured new imaginings. This particular residency was conceptualized and structured in a manner that would allow initiating processes, challenging stereotypes, and highlighting differences,” he said.
Atia Javed, an artist exhibiting her work, said that the residency had been an experience of immense growth for her.
Another artist, Alinah Akbar said that her work had evolved from miniature to illustrative pen drawing due to the residency.
“In this particular residency I incorporated typography and I have also practiced some origami techniques, which has allowed me to experiment and grow as an individual and as an independent artist,” she said.
Noreen Ali said that the trend of art residencies would take a little while to grow but it was great that the trend had started.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 21st, 2016.