Black is the new green Karim Ahmed
Black is the new green Karim Ahmed
Opening Reception
Tuesday, 20th Nov 2018
6-8:30pm
Exibition will continue till Nov 27th 2018
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My body of work is testament to recent war. Following war all over the world and their aftermath on our globe in the form of global warming, I have attempted to fully realize the extent of wartime casualty of nature and its counter outturn on our life. Burnt fissure tree (Charcoal) is central medium & Visual of my work. Incorporated into my drawings and installations, this material speaks to the volatile conditions from which my subject matter derives. Fissure also acts as a metaphor for the human potential to rise from the ashes and to endeavor. My current work in progress investigates the global issue of war and nature as its victim and its counter effect on human life.
Karim Ahmed
Charcoal on wasli
Size: 40“ x 58” | 101x148 cm
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Charcoal on paper
Size: 32“ x 40” | 81x101 cm
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Charcoal on wasli
Size: 38“ x 29” | 74x97 cm
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Charcoal on paper
Size: 22“ x 35” | 56x89 cm
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Charcoal on paper
Size: 15“ x 21” | 38x53 cm
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Charcoal on paper
Size: 15“ x 21” | 38x53 cm
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Charcoal on paper
Size: 15“ x 21” | 38x53 cm
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Charcoal on paper
Size: 15“ x 21” | 38x53 cm
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Charcoal on paper
Size: 21“ x 33” | 53x84 cm
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Charcoal on wasli
(Diptych) Each size: 13“ x 29” | 33x73 cm
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Charcoal on wasli
Size: 20“ x 26” | 51x66 cm
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Charcoal on paper
Size: 15“ x 21” | 38x53 cm
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Charcoal on paper
Size: 19“ x 35” | 48x89 cm
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Charcoal on paper
Size: 21“ x 42” | 53x107 cm
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Charcoal on paper
Size: 15“ x 21” | 38x53 cm
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Charcoal on paper
Size: 16“ x 21” | 41x53 cm
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Charcoal on wasli
Size: 15“ x 29” | 38x74 cm
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Charcoal on wasli
Size: 13“ x 21” | 33x53 cm
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Charcoal on paper
Size: 17“ x 29” | 43x74 cm
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Karim Ahmed Khan Education 2010- 2015 - Graduated with Honors in Fine Arts from National College of Arts Pakistan. 2006-2009 – Passed Fsc Pre-Medical (First Division) from Aga Khan Higher Secondary Gilgit, Pakistan 2004-2005 – Passed Matric in First Division from Aga khan Higher Secondary School Awards • Winner Diamond Jubilee Art National 2018 • Honors in Bachelor of Fine Art 2015 • Awais Yaqoob Award in All Pakistan Photography Award 2014 • Online Photography Winner for Shupunkhick 2012 • Best Ismaili Scouts Award in Ismaili Scouts 2009 • Artist of the year Award at AKHSS Gilgit 2009 • Artist of the Year Award at AKHSS Gilgit 2008 • Best Artist Award Inter-School Art Competition Serena Hotel 2008 Exhibitions • Group show Lisbon Portugal. 2018 • Group Show O Art space (Between the dots) 2018 • Group Show ( Loading) Zahoor ul Akhlaq Gallery NCA Lahore 2018 • Group Show ( Garden Of Making) Satrang Gallery Islamabad/ Switzerland Embassy 2015 • Young Artist Exhibition Alhamra Lahore 2015 • Degree Show, National College Of Art Lahor 2015 Experiences Teaching at National College of Arts 2015- till date Concept Artist Off Road Studio 2015 Participation • Young Artist Participation Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore 2015 • All Pakistan Photography Competition (6th Position) 2014 • Scouts Itihad Badge Training Camping Gilgit 2007 • All inter-school Art Competition Gilgit (Winner) 2008 • Participation In Art Competition Danyoor Gilgit 2006 Social Work • Worked in Ismaili Scouts Pakistan for 12 years • Participation In Earthquake Relief Work Astore & Gilgit through Boy Scout • Participation in Clean Ghulkin valley Program • Free Art work shop in remote areas of Pakistan
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