“The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance – it is the illusion of knowledge”. Daniel Boorstin
Believing that introspection is the key step towards “change”, 49 alumni artists of the Indus Valley School of Arts and Architecture (IVSAA) recently displayed their art work at the IVS Gallery, reflecting their perceived predicament.
The exhibited pieces included architectural drawings, photography, mixed media, screen print, leather bags and ceramics. While some artist decided to pay an ode to the urban designs of old Karachi (‘Labour of Love’), others celebrated the vibrant hues the colour gold can lend to leather (bags) in their installations (‘Gold Love’).
Some at exhibits stood out for being unique and exceptional in their appeal including Alizeh Hasan’s untitled mixed media piece and Sana Ansari’s ‘Karachi Circa 77’. Other art pieces showed the skills their creators enjoy in a style that has become their trade mark (Bilal Maqsood’s untitled painting).
Out of the total 105 art pieces that were on display, most of the work was mediocre, lacking depth the audience expects from the IVS alumni.
However, the collective must be applauded as an effort for providing a window of opportunity to young talent to showcase their work and alongside gelling with fellow artists.
According to the IVS alumni’s statement, the show highlighted the personal revolutions we undertake, as artists and people wanting to be a part of the bigger picture, and this pretty much summarises the exhibition.
Photos courtesy IVSAA.