‘Perception vs Progression’
“Perception vs Progression” exhibition is a collection that not only debates the two terms.
ISLAMABAD:
“Perception vs Progression” is a collection that not only debates the two terms, but also forms a great juxtaposition between textured canvases and flat art work.
Featuring the work of Seher Naveed and Shireen Ikramullah Khan, the exhibition opened at Kuch Khaas on Tuesday with a bang. The art connoisseurs and collectors thronged the gallery and the opening turned into an eclectic soiree of enthusiasts discussing the underlying meaning of the collection.
“[I was] curious with my fascination of the everyday life and what we term as ‘the on-going’,” said Naveed, “[So] I developed an interest in viewpoints, line and perspective.”
She focuses on the deconstruction of the enclosed space by examining the idea of the “impermanent space and preservation”. By creating an impeccably flat space to depict the movement of the carousel, the Karachi-based artist shows mastery over the canvas and her paintbrush. By capturing moments and time, the artist attempts to create metaphysical landscapes.
As the conversation bubbled to an interesting crescendo between the disintegration of the merry-go-round and cigar quality, Shireen Ikramullah displayed her work, describing it as “chaotic yet subtle”.
The abstract textured work revolves around objects, feelings, events and circumstances that one may or may not understand to have a deeper meaning.
Bringing about the turmoil within herself the artist produces layers and layers of colour and texture into her work. The predominant colour exuding throughout the collection is blue and seems to overpower and become a statement in itself.
“Even though this collection is not political, subconsciously the events surrounding me have brought this colour into my palate time and time over,” Ikramullah said. The artist uses impasto-thick layers of paint mixed
with chalk, and textured with a knife. Priced between Rs14,500 to Rs50,000, and many of the pieces already sold, the collection holds some very eclectic and interesting pieces worth seeing.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 16th, 2011.
“Perception vs Progression” is a collection that not only debates the two terms, but also forms a great juxtaposition between textured canvases and flat art work.
Featuring the work of Seher Naveed and Shireen Ikramullah Khan, the exhibition opened at Kuch Khaas on Tuesday with a bang. The art connoisseurs and collectors thronged the gallery and the opening turned into an eclectic soiree of enthusiasts discussing the underlying meaning of the collection.
“[I was] curious with my fascination of the everyday life and what we term as ‘the on-going’,” said Naveed, “[So] I developed an interest in viewpoints, line and perspective.”
She focuses on the deconstruction of the enclosed space by examining the idea of the “impermanent space and preservation”. By creating an impeccably flat space to depict the movement of the carousel, the Karachi-based artist shows mastery over the canvas and her paintbrush. By capturing moments and time, the artist attempts to create metaphysical landscapes.
As the conversation bubbled to an interesting crescendo between the disintegration of the merry-go-round and cigar quality, Shireen Ikramullah displayed her work, describing it as “chaotic yet subtle”.
The abstract textured work revolves around objects, feelings, events and circumstances that one may or may not understand to have a deeper meaning.
Bringing about the turmoil within herself the artist produces layers and layers of colour and texture into her work. The predominant colour exuding throughout the collection is blue and seems to overpower and become a statement in itself.
“Even though this collection is not political, subconsciously the events surrounding me have brought this colour into my palate time and time over,” Ikramullah said. The artist uses impasto-thick layers of paint mixed
with chalk, and textured with a knife. Priced between Rs14,500 to Rs50,000, and many of the pieces already sold, the collection holds some very eclectic and interesting pieces worth seeing.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 16th, 2011.