Seven opens at Full Circle
By: Peerzada Salman
KARACHI: The good thing about group art exhibitions is that the viewer gets to see a variety of techniques and contextual strands on one (or different) subjects under one roof. This can only happen when the quality of artworks is worth marvelling at. A group show titled ‘Seven’, curated by Adeela Suleman, opened at Full Circle Art Gallery on Friday. As can be gauged from the title of the exhibition, works of seven artists are on display, and all of them have done a worthwhile job in their endeavour to push the boundaries, content-wise.
Muzzumil Ruheel touches on the misgivings amongst people that often pave the way for conflicts, innocuous or dangerous. It is not the subject but the technique that catches the eye. The artist has kept the feel of his works contemporary and good-humoured by creating two creatures (‘Kiki’ and ‘Tito’ — ink on wasli paper) which on the surface come across as harmless beings. A closer inspection might suggest otherwise.
Muhammad Zeeshan approaches socio-political issues through gouache and laser scoring on paper. His piece is interestingly titled ‘Dear Enemy Recognition’.
Madiha Hyder chooses a topic that not many in our part of the world deem befitting for art. Her exhibit is called IDhamaka (oil on canvas and paper mache). Her work brings to mind not just the wonders of technology but its shortcomings that often result in a ‘disconnect’ between people.
Saba Khan impresses with her concept. Her installations talk of an orange beard (not so wise) and a black beard (the young one) and in between them is the belly. The beards are made of glass beads, thread and wire whereas polyester fabric, polyester stuffing, thread, and acrylic paint are used in the making of the belly. It is a sharp comment on a certain segment of society explaining which would be stating the obvious.
Irfan Hasan puts different images together to build a picture that leaves the viewer thinking about the end product that can be construed as the disfigured shape of society, whereas Haider Ali opts for the more traditional acrylic-on-canvas technique, however, as per his statement, his artwork uses a French critical theorist’s take on ‘the society of the spectacle’ as a reference point. And he makes an impact on the viewer with it. Shalalae Jamil’s short video is also part of the show.
The exhibition will remain open till Nov 24.
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