ISLAMABAD, June 24: An Art Exhibition “Reward of Traditional Art” opened at COMSATS University Islamabad Art Gallery. The show is a solo show of miniature and calligraphy by renowned artist ShabanaNazir. The show was inaugurated by Rector COMSATS University Islamabad, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tabassum Afzal. Also present at the occasion were eminent Miniature Artist Ustaad Bashir Ahmed, ex Executive Director, Pakistan National Council of the Arts, Mr. Jamal Shah and Executive Director, Pakistan- China Institute, Mustafa Haider Syed.
Speaking at the occasion the miniature Guru Ustaad Bashir Ahmed praised work of ShabanaNazir. He said nothing makes a teacher happier than the success of his own students and Shabana is one such student whose work has made me proud. She has been practicing miniature and calligraphy since more than 18 years now and that is reflected in her fine work.
Ustaad Bashir won Pride of Performance in 2019 for his contribution is Artwork from Government of Pakistan as well many other prestigious awards including Chughtai award.
Renowned artist Jamal Shah while speaking at the occasion said that Artists are sensitive to the environment around them, and they work selflessly to shape their society positively. Jamal Shah himself actor, director, painter, social worker, script writer, singer and song writer. He has served as Executive Director of Pakistan National Council of Arts and is also the founder of Hunerkada College of Visual and Performing Arts. – PR