Islamabad
Saraye, a new art gallery, is opening their doors for their first exhibition from 25th August till 27th August. Founded by a student studying currently in The National College of Arts, the gallery was made to give emerging artists the opportunity to exhibit their work.
The exhibition will feature a diverse range of art, including the featured artist Mesha Noor with her “the Jharokha Collection,” which has been exhibited in collaboration with the Harvard History Department in Cambridge and multiple galleries on the East Coast.
Mesha Noor is a self-taught Pakistani American artist whose work is an amalgamation of the diverse places and cultures that she has experienced throughout her life.
Saraye features her collection, “The Jharokha Collection,” that combines mediums of oil paints, acrylics, pen sketching, and paper cut outs to create vivid artwork to represent the rich culture of Pakistan and its roots from the Mughal era.
A “Jharokha” is a traditional balcony that can be found in old Lahore today. Noor’s collection is a look into the history of Pakistani culture and how it evolves to find a place in Pakistan today.
The Exhibition will also feature work from a variety of other artists using varying mediums and different art styles, that we hope will encourage meaningful discourse.
“We want to create a space where artists can come to learn, grow, and share their work with those who appreciate art,” says founder Minahil Mushtaq. “We believe that art can evoke emotion and help prize the smaller things in life, like a 5×7 canvas.”
To bridge the gap between artists and art enthusiasts, this exhibition exemplifies our commitment to foster diversity and increase inclusion.
Saraye is a humble effort to provide a platform where creativity gets its deserved recognition. Join us at Alma 53, Canyon Views, Emaar, Islamabad from 4PM onwards. The exhibition is open to the public and is free of admission.
