Tilismaat Hajira Ahmad
Tilismaat Hajira Ahmad
Opening Reception Tuesday 26th March, at 6 pm Show will continue till 2nd April,19
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Tilismaat Artist Statement The basic concept of my work revolves around religion and the belief system. ‘Shariyat’ are those things that cannot be changed but my work captures the essence of ‘Tariqat’ .lt's more like a gateway.Tariqat Includes all the practices and rituals which one does out of affection. Masjid is the symbol of ‘shariyat’ whereas the ‘mazaar’ is the symbol of tariqat.I was interested in symbols in shrines and its association with people,how somebody relates to it.I wanted to capture the aura and spirit which I feel when I go there as a believer. It is much more fascinating to me than the actual place; its aura and the spirit. My work captures the devotion to a place, the scene that shows submission to a higher authority and its architecture. It shows the purity of light, sacred objects and the spirit behind it. Architecture of a place holds a story in itself. If we go to place it has its own feeling and it can give you entirely different feeling in comparison to another space. My work also addresses the sense of spirituality and mysticism in our culture and community. The colors used in my paintings are bold and bright. I want to make it eye catching.The painting incorporate abstract angels.It also asks a lot of questions.Objects related to a spiritual place such as deyas ,Tiles dhagay ,chadar are inevitable part of sub continental spiritual traditions in tombs , shrines and historical buildings.I am depicting a mixture of spirituality and history in my work. I believe we are the followers of a fading civilization. Our remarkable tradition is fading rapidly. My works are meant to invigorate our tradition and architecture as well. But the mystery remains the same that there are some things that attracts people to come there. As a person you can relate to it at any level you want.
Mix medium on canvas | Dast-e-Dua | Size: 30“ x 60” | 76x152 cm 1
Acylic on canvas | Roozan-e-Sang | Size: 36“ x 48” | 91x122 cm 2
Acrylic on canvas | Baargaah-e-umeed | Size: 36“ x 60” | 91x152 cm 3
Acrylic on canvas | Baab-e-Wisaal | Size: 48“ x 72” | 122x189 cm 4
Acrylic on canvas | Nazr-e-Niyaaz | Size: 48“ x 70” | 122x179 cm
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Detail
Acrylic on canvas | Khaiema -e-Muraad | Size: 12“ x 12” | 30x30 cm 6
Acrylic on canvas | Maabad-e-Chiraag | Size: 9“ x 11.5 | 23x30 cm 7
Acrylic on canvas | Taakcha (I) | Size: 10“ x 10” | 25x25 cm 8
Acrylic on canvas | Taakcha (II) | Size: 12“ x 18” | 30x46 cm
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Acrylic on canvas | Taakcha (III) | Size: 12“ x 18” | 30x46 cm
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Detail
Mix media on plaster | Baakiyaat I | Size: 6“ x 12” | 15x30 cm 11
Mix media on plaster | Baakiyaat II | Size: 6“ x 12” | 15x30 cm
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Mix media on plaster | Baakiyaat III | Size: 6“ x 12” | 15x30 cm
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Mix media on plaster | Baakiyaat IV | Size: 6“ x 12” | 15x30 cm
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Mix media on plaster | Baakiyaat V | Size: 6“ x 12” | 15x30 cm
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Mix media on plaster | Baakiyaat VI | Size: 6“ x 12” | 15x30 cm
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Detail
Mix media on plaster | Baakiyaat VII | Size: 6“ x 12” | 15x30 cm
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Mix media on plaster | Baakiyaat VIII | Size: 6“ x 12” | 15x30 cm
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Mix media on plaster | Baakiyaat IX | Size: 6“ x 12” | 15x30 cm
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Mix media on plaster | Baakiyaat X | Size: 6“ x 12” | 15x30 cm 20
Hajira Ahmad Lahore museum Project ( inheriting harrapa) Unesco. 1st june 2015 — 31st august 2015 Intern The Fortune magazine Student Ambassador 2014 — 2018 Makerfest Pakistan Mixed Media Workshop — june 2018 social welfare dept beat ul maal .Govt of Punjab craft designer (fineartist) 11th Jan 2019 — to date
Qualifications
Matriculation , Adabistan-e soophia H/secondary school, lahore 2009-2011 Intermediate , Govt. Kinnaird college for women ,lahore 2011-2013 BFA, National college of arts, lahore 2014-2018
Others
Professional Development course in Painting 2012 . Step Institute of arts , design and management.
Achievements
1st prize in Painting Competition . awan e iqbal 2010 Consolation prize in 8th All Pakistan Inter-Colligiate Art Competition 2010 Solar lamp from chief minister for being on honor list 20 12 Quaami Zahanat Award scholarship , Board of Intermediate & secondary Education lahore. Merit scholarship from NCA in 1st year annual examination session 2014 Rewarded a laptop on honor list by Prime Minister . 2015 Merit scholarship from NCA in 3rd year annual examination session 2016
Exhibitions
Hazards affects of narcotics,Zahoor alikhlaaq gallery ,NCA. 2015 Young artist exhibition at alhamra .2016 UNCUT at The Lounge,My Art World .2016 III ,Zahoor alikhlaaq gallery, NCA. 2016 Young artist exhibition at alhumra .2017 MakerFest Lahore 2017 HighCourt Exhibition 2016 NCA Degree show 2017-18 Viewpoints of a flaneur, Taseer Art Gallery,Lhr. 2018 Art for artist Qutub Rind & Contemporaries,OartSpace,Lhr.2018
Previews
Magazine " ArtNow" The Friday Times Sunday Times Roznama Jang Lahore 1947 Magazine
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