ART FACTS: Nature's galore

There is hardly any painter who did not capture the beauty of nature on the canvas. Nature has always appeal the artists no matter where they live or who they are. It's a natural feeling to be attracted towards Mother Nature and thus artists depict it on their canvases.
One can see the same nature's force in Mughees Riaz and Durre Waseem artworks on display at canvas Art Gallery, Karachi. Mughees paintings has the reflections of his inspiration which he take from nature. Fascinated by nature Mughees work is a amalgam of his inner feelings and nature be it sky, water or buffalos and crows.
"I always derive immense satisfaction and pleasure while capturing the wideness of sky, tranquility of rivers and peace and serenity of the field. Buffalos, crows, brown fields, pink sky specially sunset always compels me to paint and express my love for nature and I pour my passion into these subjects and return as 'they become me'," explains Mughees about his painting experience.
Mughees landscapes in oils on canvas show broad area of sky and an equally broad plain foreground or river, as in the painting 'Sunset and Ravi' and 'Buffalo'. His landscapes make you feel life as it is going on in a certain set pattern, giving viewers an opportunity to peep into the way of life in rural areas. A painting of flowers in full bloom titled 'Sursoon' is a breeze of fresh air and soothing to eyes thus revealing the harvest season..
Durre Waseem has exposed another angle of nature full of life the hustle and bustle of city, and also emptiness of surroundings. The artists work show an interplay of light and shadow, which along with colours gives an impressive look and is refreshing to the viewers. The remarkable brush strokes and detail in the work enhanced by good colour sense is laudable.
Her paintings subjects moves around the life and the scenes and objects tells the story behind the scenes. She seems to be inspired by the sights and sounds around her as well as inside her. The thin layers of colour captures the movement with its full energy whether it be the hustle of a gathering or a respite from the crowd. Her spontaneous and dynamic artworks show her strong observation, portraying every day life in a regular way. [email protected]