ISLAMABAD: 22 Nov 2023 – Report Sultan Bashir ;The Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) proudly hosted the opening ceremony of a fantastic new exhibition, “Off Grid Goes On Grid,” at the National Art Gallery on Wednesday, 22nd November 2023.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Fmr. VC Ms. Samina Qadir, FJWU, Guest of Honour, along with M. Ayoub Jamali, Director General- PNCA.
The exhibition is a result of the Offgrid residency conducted by Ms. Geytee Ara, a seasoned art educationist, who has been instrumental in initiating the platform OffGrid and bringing this exhibition on the grid.
According to her; Residency Chapter 1 aimed to delve into the profound connection between humans and nature, transcending surface-level observations.
Artists expressed their dreams, memories, behaviours, and roles in relation to nature. The exhibition reflects their fusion of inner realms and experiences with nature, emphasizing individual work while fostering critical support among participants.
This experience has been so encouraging that it will continue to be a biannual feature.
The Off Grid residency was attended by eleven artists; Akhter Iqbal, Faiza Gondal, Geytee Ara, Lubna Jehangir, Qurat Ul Ain, Salma Manzoor, Shahidi, Shahrukh Baqi, Shahzeb Ahmed, Sidra Ashraf, and Zarrar Haider Babary. The group represented accomplished and amateur artists, showing the diversity in the medium, concept, and execution.
The exhibition reflects their fusion of inner realms and experiences with nature, emphasizing individual work while fostering critical support among participants. This experience has been so encouraging that it will continue to be a biannual feature.
The opening ceremony was a big event with lots of artists, important guests, and art lovers. People were excited about the creative artworks and the powerful messages they carried.
The exhibition is a must-see for contemporary art enthusiasts. Open to the public for a week, it explores the central theme of the blend of wilderness and creativity.
The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) is a premier cultural institution dedicated to promoting and preserving Pakistan’s diverse artistic heritage.
With a commitment to fostering artistic excellence and cross-cultural understanding, PNCA serves as a hub for creativity and innovation in the country.
The exhibition will be complimented by artists’ talk and workshops. The show will continue until 28th November 2023.
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