A large number of aesthetes from the twin cities thronged the exhibition "Naghma e Besada" at Tanzara Art Gallery to witness the spectacular display of Islamic calligraphic work.
The exhibition was organised with an aim to spread renowned poets' inspirational messages among the youth through visual arts of calligraphy, it started on August 18 (Thursday) and would continue till September 1.
In the exhibition, the profound and inspirational messages of Faiz and Rumi have been translated through the artist's sensibility to create glorious compositions in 'Siyah Mashq', a style of Persian calligraphy that was originally used by calligraphers several years ago in Iran as a tool of practice.
The exhibition mesmerized the visitors with the ambiance of unique paintings displayed on the walls. Later on, renowned calligrapher Shah Abdullah Alamee left the visitors spellbound with his live performance.
He said that calligraphy was a branch of art through which people expressed their feelings. "Islamic calligraphy is the heritage of the Muslims and is an expression of Muslims' immense love for Qur'an and Hadith," he noted.
He further said that Pakistan produced several famous calligraphers, who bagged great acclaim all over the world for their masterpieces. A few names to mention were Sadequain, Elahi Bakhsh Mati, Khawaja Muhammad Hussain and many other Presidential Award winners.
Rimish Resham Adnan, a sojourner from Abu Dhabi who was keenly observing the show, eulogised the displayed work of art and said the growing trend of the young generation towards Islamic calligraphy was appreciable.
She underscored the need to conduct such events in the capital to promote magnificent artistic Islamic legacy, to foster unity and solidarity in the Muslim world through art.
Jamshed Satti, a student of Bahria University, said exhibitions could provide a platform to the young as well as professional calligraphers from across the country to showcase their innovative work and learn from the experiences of the renowned calligraphers from around the world. "Art is the language of peace and love. The more we promote art in the society, the more it will breed tolerance and harmony," he said.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 21st, 2022.
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