The Tanzara Art Gallery will hold an exhibition of paintings by Lahore-based artist Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi here on November 17 featuring landscapes and cityscapes in his 30 art pieces. Zulfi is a realist painter, but his paintings of landscapes or cityscapes are more than an imitation of what is seen. He has a magical skill to capture the essence of the vignette that he replicates on canvas. Beyond realism he understands his subject matter well – Be it a rustic scene, or an urban setting, misty horizons, or cattle out in the open fields, the artist renders such images with amazing dexterity.
His paintings take their inspiration from a direct observation of nature. He uses a rich palette that brings a pictorial richness to his canvas. Zulfi’s imagery is idyllic and delightful- he is a master of capturing seasons and times of day- In his landscapes one can truly feel the breeze and smell the grass- The foggy winter morning scenes are cold and the sunny landscapes warm and brilliant, said curator of the gallery. The artist is the recipient of the presidential Pride of Performance Award. He has several solo and group shows to his credit and his paintings are in major collections home and abroad. The exhibition will continue till November 26.
