An exhibition of new paintings by Samina Ali Akhtar will open at Nomad Gallery on Thursday, said a press release.
“She creates memories of grand spaces and celebratory processions, Mughal era princes, royal weddings, assemblies, hunts and conquests layered into tapestry of colour, texts and images,” commented Nageen Hyat, curator, artist and activist.
It is the seventh solo show by Akhtar, who is a senior artist with a masters degree in Fine Arts from the University of the Punjab.
The medium of her paintings is mix-media on paper — reflecting unique elements on a juxtaposed surface of woodcut, calligraphy, natural dyes, stains, gold and silver leaf — with powerful compositions and fine details. This presentation is what makes her art quirky and while the collection may vary in imagery, the theme ultimately remains constant.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 1st, 2013.
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