Islamabad;Tanzara Gallery presented Punjab Romanticism for the second time at its premises of Saidpur Village Islamabad that attracted a large number of audience from different walks of life including the civil society, businessman community, diplomats and media persons. The exhibition started on 25 April and continued to 9th May 2019.
Punjab Romanticism is work of Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi who is a realist painter, but his paintings, be they landscapes or cityscapes are more than an imitation of what is seen. He has the magic of capturing the essence of the vignette that he replicates on canvas. Beyond realism he understands his subject matter well – Be it a rustic scene, or an urban setting, misty horizons, or cattle out in the open fields, the artist renders such images with amazing dexterity. .
His paintings take their inspiration from a direct observation of nature. He uses a rich palette that brings a pictorial richness to his canvas. Zulfi’s imagery is idyllic and delightful- he is a master of capturing seasons and times of day- In his landscapes one can truly feel the breeze and smell the grass- The foggy winter morning scenes are cold and the sunny landscapes warm and brilliant. To carefully observe a Zulfi painting is to be there!
The artist is the recipient of the Presidents Pride of Performance award. He has several solo and group shows to his credit and his paintings are in major collections home and abroad.
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