HYDERABAD:Artists express emotions through colors and reflect society through their creative work. Art is a powerful and effective means of expression, speakers said at an exhibition of art and craft works held at the Institute of Arts and Design, University of Sindh, Jamshoro.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Fateh Muhammad Mari (TI.). The event was attended by Director of the Institute Dr Saeed Ahmed Mangi, Deans Dr Muhammad Khan Sangi and Dr Lachhman Das Dhomeja, Syndicate Members Dr Arfana Begum Mallah and Dr Humera Hakro, faculty members from various departments and students.
The institute’s Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Art Gallery showcased beautiful abstract art and craft works created by students from various disciplines including Fine Arts, Communication and Textile. The artworks reflected a variety of themes. The Vice Chancellor took keen interest in the students’ hard work and appreciated their efforts.
Addressing the ceremony, Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Fateh Muhammad Mari said the students of the institute possessed immense talent and that the university was providing them with ample opportunities to showcase their abilities both within and outside the campus.
Referring to two major programs recently organized in Karachi through collaboration between the Sindh Higher Education Commission (SHEC) and the University of Sindh, he said more than 700 students from various universities had participated in those programs. He added that the artworks presented by University of Sindh students had been particularly prominent at the art exhibition.
He said the university was making efforts to organize exhibitions of its students’ artworks soon at the Karachi Arts Council and other platforms.
The Vice Chancellor said that the art conveyed a message of peace and that artists were ambassadors of peace. He added that a music society had also been established at the university, as music was an important part of art. He said the university wanted to provide students with maximum opportunities to express their abilities and spread the message of peace and love through art.
Earlier, Director of the Institute Dr Saeed Ahmed Mangi welcomed the participants and outlined the objectives of the exhibition in his opening remarks.
Dean of the Faculty of Arts Dr Muhammad Khan Sangi said that when thoughts and emotions were expressed through colors, they appeared more beautiful and appealing. He said exhibitions of this kind helped showcase students’ creative abilities and encouraged them to further develop their talent. Dr Arfana Begum Mallah also spoke during the event.