Islamabad:A Pakistani scholar and lecturer from the University of Peshawar received an honorary credential at the opening ceremony of the 16th International Exhibition of Traditional Fine Arts in Shanghai, China Economic Net reported on Wednesday.
The exhibition, featuring artworks from 38 countries and regions, showcases the preservation and innovation of traditional art in the digital age through diverse forms including painting, ceramics, embroidery, enamel, lacquer art, sculpture and digital art.
The recipient, Ms. Hira Ali, who is currently pursuing her PhD in artistic theory at the Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts, Shanghai University, described the experience as “very surreal.”“Local and international artists here are growing side by side,” she noted. “You can show your talent and abilities on various platforms, creating a welcoming and encouraging environment.”
Her recent calligraphic series, currently on display at the China Academy of Arts in Hangzhou, blends the vibrant colors of Shanghai’s urban landscape with the flowing script of traditional Pakistani and Urdu calligraphy.
The result is a visual dialogue between two distinct cultural traditions, where Chinese aesthetics meet South Asian heritage on a single canvas.“This is how I experiment with techniques and themes, combining Chinese traditions, Chinese culture and contemporary environments with elements of my Pakistani traditional calligraphy,” she explained.Another notable work, titled “Chinese Tradition”, depicts a traditional Chinese pagoda reimagined through the lens of Mughal miniature painting.
