Luckily for art enthusiasts, there are going to be some very interesting art exhibitions in Karachi in the coming week. Koel Gallery is showcasing Roohi Ahmed’s work in an exhibition entitled “Liminal Space”. The exhibition features Ahmed’s photographs, sketches, as well as installations created using various mediums. The Sanat Initiative is going to be featuring “Chup Kahani”, a series by Lahore based artist Zahid Mayo. ArtChowk Gallery will be exhibiting Shazia Zuberi’s clay sculptures, which have been inspired by the Mohenj0-Daro and Harappan civilizations. Whether you’re interested in finding some eclectic artwork to decorate your homes or just looking for inspiration, these exhibitions are not to be missed!
Liminal Space by Roohi Ahmed
Roohi Ahmed’s exhibition “Liminal Space” has opened at Koel Gallery. Roohi Ahmed is a multi-disciplinary artist and has numerous national and international exhibitions to her credit. She has also been invited to various international artists residencies and workshops. Ahmed teaches full time at the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, Karachi and has also taught at the University of Karachi.
Where: Koel Gallery
When: till 22nd September
Timings: 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
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Chup Kahani by Zahid Mayo
Zahid Mayo lives and works in Lahore. He has studied art from the Naqsh School of Arts, Lahore and The National College of Arts. He works with various mediums. Mayo prioritizes his need for individual growth by having no subjection to established forms of convention. He gets inspiration from exploring the imagery around his surrounding which materializes through both his sketches and camera pictures.
Mayo’s work is a manifestation of simple walks around the society. The paintings in Chup Kahani are embedded with elements from his subconscious and observation, brought on to canvas from varying places in his memory. An amalgamation of different times, spaces and people, these artworks become imaginary assemblies brought to life by his mind, through his diaries of sketches and photographs.
Where: The Sanat Initiative
When: 11th-21st September
Timings: 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
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Cartography by Shazia Zuberi
ArtChowk Gallery will be hosting Shazia Zuberi’s exhibition of clay sculptures. Working in clay is one of the most exciting processes which involves experimentation and discovery. With a focus on surface textures, whilst using traditional red clay; as they did millennium ago in Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa civilisations, this series evokes, conceptually, the timeless process of erosion. Shazia Zuberi’s artwork is intentionally smooth and weathered to the touch as it would be when unearthed through an archeological dig.
Where: ArtChowk Gallery
When: 15th September-3rd October
Timings: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
