RAWALPINDI: A group exhibition featuring calligraphy by established artists like Aftab Ahmed Khan, Khawaja Muhammad Hussain, Elahi Bux Mattee and Azeem Iqbal was opened at the Art Gallery of Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) on Wednesday in connection with the sacred month of Ramzan.
The exhibition was an attempt to keep the tradition of calligraphic art alive and to acknowledge the dedication and commitment of the calligraphers who continually practising this art.
The exhibition showcased the traditional style of calligraphy as preserved, promoted and propagated by the exponents of traditional as well as contemporary calligraphy.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Rawalpindi Division Commissioner Talat Mehmood Gondal who was warmly welcomed by RAC Resident Director Waqar Ahmed.
The calligraphy of Aftab Ahmed, a retired CSP officer and an eminent writer, was included among paintings of letters written by Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to various heads of state. Other artists received due attention as well.
Speaking on the occasion, Talat Mehmood Gondal said the calligraphic work of renowned artists is admirable. Former Director RAC, Naheed Manzoor said the calligraphers were the guardians of Islamic heritage and creating a positive image of the country. Waqar Ahmed on the occasion said that the idea behind the exhibition was to foster the old Islamic art and calligraphy skills which have a very rich heritage.
A total of 80 paintings were displayed which focused on the depiction of patterns and Arabic calligraphy. The exhibition will remain open for general public for two weeks.
