Art of glass on display at Alhamra Art Gallery
THE art of glass will be the most appropriate title for one of the most colourful artistic creations in glass being exhibited at Alhamra Art Gallery by the husband and wife duo Rukhsana and Saif-ul-Haq, (A former TV Set-Designer and NCA’s graduate in Graphics back in 1972).
Over 15 Years ago, NCA alumni Saif-ul-Haq and his wife Rukhsana Masters in Economics from Karachi University combined to embark on an unusual aesthetic odyssey, using glass as their medium. In 1993, their ongoing passion for the medium culminated in the establishment of a glass studio. Now we make Original Stained Glass Windows, Doors, Sky-lights. Work encompasses all modes: architecture flat panels, leaded and beveled glass works. Our studio’s primary focus is on commissioned works. The emphasis is on a flexible teamwork approach with the client, architect, interior designer and craftsman to integrate the artwork into each particular project. The artists told “Our primary objective will be to create artwork, which is part of the client’s requirement and also that of the environment. The artwork then becomes an element of the human spirit in architecture and its environment. Price depends upon the intricacy of work and varies with the aesthetic requirements of each project. We look forward to the opportunity to create “original designs” through quality craftsmanship while meeting your aesthetic needs.
They imported European Stained Glass Technology to incorporate “Transparent Art” into windows, doors partitions, ceilings and tiffany lamps produced with original coloured cutout glass pieces. The exhibition, which opened on Monday, wouldl continue for a week’s time and had already attracted a large number of art collectors, art lovers and general public.
(TheNews)
An exhibition showcasing glass sculpture, platters, vases, glass jewellery, tiffany lamps labelled “Glass Fusion Stained Glass” by Rukhsana and Saif ul Haq kicked off at Alhamra Art Gallery here on Monday. A considerable number of art lovers, youth, art students, teachers and renowned artists visited the exhibition on the first day.
The exhibition represented breadth and scope of artist’s creative vision over the last two decades. Wide array of translucent and transparent glass pieces had been displayed at the exhibition. The work ranges from single vessel to sculptures.
Speaking on occasion, both artists, Rukhsana and Saif were of the view that with 22 years of experience in stained glass design and work, they had the tools and know well how to envision, design and create an art piece, whether it’s a window panel, mosaic backsplash, lamp or a small gift item. “We also do custom work and welcome the opportunity to be a design resource to interior designers, architects and how owners seeking contemporary one of a kind glass accessories,” the said.
Rukhsana said that the idea of glass with light is a fascinating element that can transform anything enabling us to harvest the beauty of glass and light, its spirit sparkle through a uniquely design piece of art. She said the concept of glass jewellery is something that not many of us are familiar with. Apart form bangles, glass jewellery also incorporates earrings, pendants, beads that are used to make necklaces, bracelets and other ornaments, she said.
Saif explained that each work contains a “world within a world” and is a dramatic combination style and techniques; they require meticulous attention to every detail. The biggest challenge is the fickleness of glass, thus the spontaneously formed crystal patterns are a never-ending source of delight, Saif added.
(DailyTimes)
