A fine touch: Differently-abled showcase artistry

LAHORE: To promote the artistic abilities of differently-abled children and develop a better understanding about their requirements, an exhibition-cum-competition called Paint for Roshni was inaugurated at the Museum Gallery on Tuesday.

The Roshni Association, in collaboration with the Shakir Ali Museum and Pakistan National Council of Arts, organised the exhibition.

Ajaz Anwar, a renowned artist and former faculty member at the National College of Arts, appreciated the artwork on display. “The participating children are not disabled as God has given them many abilities, but their skills need to be honed,” he said.

At the competition, the participants were divided into seven different categories from A to G, according to their needs and age groups. A total of 111 people participated in the competition and drew eye-catching paintings on the theme of autumn-fall leaves and emotions.

Participants from various schools for differently-abled people took part in the event.

Shakir Ali Museum Director Amna Pataudi, who was the judge, selected the best paintings from each category. A total of 41 paintings from the competition and some others made by differently-abled children of the Roshni Association will remain on display at the exhibition.

All paintings will be available for sale and the proceeds will go to the Roshni Association as a donation.The exhibition will continue till April 29.

Published in The Express Tribune, April 27^th, 2017.