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    Exquisite Architectural Paintings on Display at Nomad Gallery

    Architectural Paintings Exhibition at Nomad Gallery

    Written by: Ismail Umar
    Posted on: September 02, 2015 |

    Veteran artist G. N. Kazi stands next to one of his masterpieces

    An exhibition of architectural paintings went on display at the Nomad Gallery, Saidpur Village on Monday. Titled ‘A Heritage Preserved’, the collection comprises over 25 paintings by the seasoned artist, G. N. Kazi, which beautifully depict the rich architectural heritage of Pakistan.

    Kazi has exhibited his work at the Nomad Gallery quite a few times over the last few years. He is a Fine Art graduate from the Karachi School of Arts, and has been showcasing his work for over 20 years now. He has been a part of group and solo exhibitions in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad, and has also exhibited in India, Bangladesh and the UK.

    Architectural Paintings Exhibition at Nomad Gallery

    Kazi is a firm proponent of the preservation of our architecture and culture. He draws inspiration from Pakistan’s tremendously rich historical and cultural heritage, and wonderfully depicts it on canvas. He uses a limited color palette, so as to give his works a simple and natural look – a technique that works quite effectively. “Having traveled all over Pakistan, I truly appreciate our cultural heritage and architecture. I think it is extremely distinct and beautiful, and this is what I have reflected in my work as well”, Kazi comments on his collection.

    Youlin caught up with Nageen Hyat, founder and curator of Nomad Gallery, who said that these exhibitions serve to provide a boost to local artists, especially the ones who aspire to represent a soft image of Pakistan to the outside world. Hyat was all praise for Kazi’s artworks: “The architecture is inspired by the traditional Mughal period and shrines of saints and sufis. His paintings are serene and aesthetically pleasing, harmonious and tranquil – quite a treat for the eyes and soul!”

    Architectural Paintings Exhibition at Nomad Gallery

    Hyat also shared with us her experience of shifting the gallery to a new venue last month. “Our relocation to Saidpur Village has turned Nomad Gallery into a local Pakistani cultural centre, which is frequented by the local community of Saidpur as well. The process of shifting to a new venue has been difficult to say the least. But Nomad has been around for 31 years, and there was no way I would give up on it now. God has been kind, and everything has gone smoothly. Today it’s become a cultural hub in the region, and I’m quite content that we moved here. We opened on August 1st, and I was extremely touched by over 250 people who turned up on a hot, rainy day, clearly demonstrating their love and support for our work. Attendees ranged from foreign guests to locals from the village, and everyone made themselves at home. It was a truly humbling experience”.

    Kazi’s collection will be on display at the Nomad Gallery till September 12th


    As the new year begins, let us also start anew. I’m delighted to extend, on behalf of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and in my own name, new year’s greeting and sincere wishes to YOULIN magazine’s staff and readers.

    Only in hard times can courage and perseverance be manifested. Only with courage can we live to the fullest. 2020 was an extraordinary year. Confronted by the COVID-19 pandemic, China and Pakistan supported each other and took on the challenge in solidarity. The ironclad China-Pakistan friendship grew stronger as time went by. The China Pakistan Economic Corridor projects advanced steadily in difficult times, become a standard-bearer project of the Belt and Road Initiative in balancing pandemic prevention and project achievement. The handling capacity of the Gwadar Port has continued to rise and Afghanistan transit trade through the port has officially been launched. The Karakoram Highway Phase II upgrade project is fully open to traffic. The Lahore Orange Line project has been put into operation. The construction of Matiari-Lahore HVDC project was fully completed. A batch of green and clean energy projects, such as the Kohala and Azad Pattan hydropower plants have been substantially promoted. Development agreement for the Rashakai SEZ has been signed. The China-Pakistan Community of Shared Future has become closer and closer.

    Reviewing the past and looking to the future, we are confident to write a brilliant new chapter. The year 2021 is the 100th birthday of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan. The 100-year journey of CPC surges forward with great momentum and China-Pakistan relationship has flourished in the past 70 years. Standing at a new historic point, China is willing to work together with Pakistan to further implement the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, connect the CPEC cooperation with the vision of the “Naya Pakistan”, promote the long-term development of the China-Pakistan All-weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership with love, dedication and commitment. Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the founding father of Pakistan said, “We are going through fire. The sunshine has yet to come.” Yes, Pakistan’s best days are ahead, China will stand with Pakistan firmly all the way.

    YOULIN magazine is dedicated to promoting cultural exchanges between China and Pakistan and is a window for Pakistani friends to learn about China, especially the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is hoped that with the joint efforts of China and Pakistan, YOULIN can listen more to the voices of readers in China and Pakistan, better play its role as a bridge to promote more effectively people-to-people bond.

    Last but not least, I would like to wish all the staff and readers of YOULIN a warm and prosper year in 2021.

    Nong Rong Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of
    The People’s Republic of China to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
    January 2021