Of paintings, photographs, sculptures

30 young artists get to display their work at Nairang Gallery.

LAHORE:

Thirty young artists from across the country displayed their artwork at Nairang Gallery on Thursday. The event organised by the Youth Art Exhibition contained 105 art pieces including paintings, photographs and sculptures selected over a period of one month.

“These works have been selected from some 500 submissions that were received for this exhibition,” Mohammad Farooq, the gallery coordinator told The Express Tribune.

Saba Saleem’s Page from My Diary was most appreciated. She had tried to portray her childhood memories using the richness of Pakistani culture and tradition with elaborate colours and details.

Saima Abdullah’s beaded work, inspired by praying mantis, also received much appreciation. She said her work was inspired by the mythical insect, is worshipped in many cultures across the world.

A series of paintings by Faiza Aslam and Mohammad Abid titled Hall of Fame reflected women’s oppression. Anum Tariq, a fourth year architecture student, used Arabic calligraphy in her piece called the Straight Line.

Muhammad Umar, a graphic designing graduate from Lahore, had displayed a series of photographs called Memories taken in the Walled City. Umar said he hoped to bring people back to their roots by reflecting the memories hidden inside the Walled City.

Nayyar Ali Dada, who was also present at the exhibition, said that the exhibition was held to highlight the creative diversity of the young artists. The exhibition will continue till September 22.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 9^th, 2011.