You can say that colors are just an ordinary aspect for the world. But for Ar. Ali Abdullah Kazmi colors became his life. A way to happiness and the best medium to express his thoughts.
Being a good observer, Ali Abdullah’s story started from his childhood. When he used to visit his aunt (Syeda Nargis Bano) house on vacations. Certainly, he drew attention towards the handcrafts and her amazing embroidery paintings. Before leaving, those colors and aesthetics kept a space in Ali’s life which later turned him into an artist.
However, living in Pakistan art can be a hobby but not a profession and so was the case in Ali Abdullah’s life. His Father had a stereotypical mindset of boys can never be an artist. Yet, Ali had the support of his mother (Syeda Feroza Kazmi) who stood for him and let him live his dream.
Journey Of Ar. Ali Abdullah Kazmi | From Architect To Painter
Ali was keen enough to develop his interest in the field of Architecture. He use to perceive his room space interior with paintings that was hand painted by him at a young age. Moreover, he was able to acknowledge one of his skills of appreciating the beauty and nature with the creation of beautiful paintings.
His passion for architecture and paintings made him pursue Architecture. Thus, architecture was not fulfilling his passion of paintings so he decided to give another chance to his passion. Ar. Ali Abdullah Kazmi finally found his way when he presented his first work of art in Sialkot city (The 3rd Annual Shehr-E-Iqbal Art & Calligraphy Exhibition in 2020). Later, he promoted his art work on city level at 5th International Online Festival Tune of Art (Focus Bangladesh promotion of arts and crafts) in 2020 and take a part in First painting competition (Theme “Walled city Lahore in 2020. Whereas, in 2023 he was able to showcase one of his finest work in 12th International Thaap conference.
Struggling Colors Of Life
These paintings are close to Ali’s heart because it reminded him about the Artist Michelangelo, a great Painter and Sculpturer. His amazing work in Sistine Chapel ceiling and number of different projects of the time reminisced Ali’s thoughts. As Michelangelo’s painting represents the essential phases of the spiritual development of humankind seen through a very dramatic relationship between humans and God.
Ali took the exact aspect and he wanted to make a painting in which he could show how many difficulties a eunuch (transgender) faces in his life. Despite these difficulties he maintains the color in his life that makes him live happily.
In these paintings I showed the spiritual relation between eunuch (transgender) and god. How much trust they have in God. Further, the portrayal shows how they kept their life calm. Sometimes, they play a role of dancers in parties for our entertainment. Whereas, they are playing a role of comedians to make us smile. No wonder they are the best example for us to live.
Even the hardships cannot remove the colors of happiness in their life. Because, we know that throughout history, eunuchs (transgender) have often served in positions of religious significance, such as temple guardians or advisors to rulers.
Women, Dance & Moon | A Story Of Harappa Civilization
For Ali Abdullah Kazmi, 2023 was the best year of his life in field of art .That year he presented his work of art in International Thaap Conference. The conference was about Harappa civilization. Ali’s inspirations took a turn back in the history of Harappa civilization.
Thus, he decided to picture a message for the people through his paintings in Thaap. It shows how important the role of women, moon and dance was in Indo-Pak accent period which is also present in the history of civilizations.
Ali studied a bit about Hindu temples architecture it helped him a lot to understand the role of women, moon and dance in this era. The famous Hindu Jain mandir in India, the carvings on wall, different dance style, and woman figures. Ali studied those styles thoroughly and understood the thought of artist.
Meanwhile, researching an idea click in his mind. Therefore, he started painting different famous style of dance for example Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Kathak, Sattriya and Kuchipudi. As these dance styles depicts that how much rich culture we had in this area in past. And he wanted to tell that artist used these elements on the temple because they represents culture and importance of women, dance and moon in civilization of that era.
“I used three mediums in my paintings; women, dance and moo. Secondly, the color combinations includes red and orange colors to represent their spiritual relation with god along with the ancient calligraphy in paintings.”
Ar. Ali Abdullah Kazmi
Conclusion
For Ar. Ali Abdullah Kazmi, architecture and paintings go hand in hand as he is practicing architecture through paintings. His believe aligns with the history as both painting and architecture are a medium of art. Also, they are deeply intertwined. Secondly, Paintings and Architecture are features visual art in its portrayal making it more inspirational for Ali.
Moreover, Ali Abdullah’s journey in practicing architecture tells that when he is conceptualizing an architectural plan he follows the principle of composition, colors and perspective. Thus, these all three of these rules are a must in a painting and as well as architecturally.
Besides, vice versa is when Ali is in his painting phase he automatically caters the architectural elements. For him, both are a medium of art that shows the culture, social and aesthetic values of a society and historic period.
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