Acclaimed Pakistani painter Dr Veeda Ahmed is holding a solo
exhibition of her work at the prestigious Prince’s School of Traditional Arts
in London. The exhibition displays her masterful skills as a contemporary
painter who uses traditional miniature painting techniques and materials in her
work, says a press release received here today from London.
The exhibition, entitled “Echoes of
Contemplation” will continue from 10-20 October 2017. A large number of art
admirers turned up on the inaugural evening. The Pakistan High Commission,
London is supporting the exhibition as a part of celebrations for 70the
inaugural evening. The Pakistan High Commission, London is supporting the
exhibition as a part of celebrations for 70thIndependence
Anniversary of Pakistan.
H.E. Syed Ibne Abbas, Pakistan High
Commissioner to the UK, attended the inauguration of the exhibition.
Appreciating the work of the artist, the High Commissioner said Dr Veeda Ahmed
is keeping the traditional art of Pakistan alive in the contemporary age. He
said: “I am confident this exhibition would help project true image of Pakistan
that is modern and moderate, yet we draw our inspiration from our rich cultural
heritage.”Dr Veeda Ahmed is keeping the traditional art of Pakistan alive in
the contemporary age. He said: “I am confident this exhibition would help
project true image of Pakistan that is modern and moderate, yet we draw our
inspiration from our rich cultural heritage.”
Introducing the exhibition, Dr Veeda
Ahmed said:
“Echoes of Contemplation” is a
contemporary body of work that draws from the knowledge of historical writings,
techniques, materials and the working practices of the old miniature painters.
This way of painting has been absorbed in my work over many years of practice
and learning with the remaining masters of this ancient craft. In order to keep
this tradition alive it is crucial to continue to use these techniques and also
to share the knowledge with the coming generation of artists. Although time
consuming, if we continue to share the old techniques, there is this amazing
luminosity that can be achieved in art work for years to come.”art work for
years to come.”
Dr Veeda is a critically acclaimed
artist having participated in over 40 exhibitions all over the world. She
initially trained at The University of Punjab, Lahore, and the Ruskin School of
Drawing & Fine Art, Oxford University. She went on to study at The Prince’s
School of Traditional Arts, London, where she received a PhD in Persian, Mughal
and Pahari drawing and painting.
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