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Expressive figurines in clay
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December 02, 2011
From ancient times ceramics has its roots in human society. The pottery objects unearthed during excavations of old civilizations buried for thousands of years show primitive signs of art in the form of various pictures of animals, flowers and tools and some inscriptions on these pots, thus leaving some clues for us to understand those age old civilizations thus the earliest ceramics known to us are the pottery objects.

Clay is a medium provided by nature to mould in different forms and styles according to needs and aesthetics. Under the title “Attrition” Shazia Zuberi creates expressive conceptual figurines by using this medium -clay. The coloured, smooth surface of glazed and fired exquisite ceramics by Shazia Zuberi at Chawkandi Art Gallery, Karachi shows the variation in this art.

Technically she has worked with earthenware clay using slip glazes – an interesting technique which gives a natural old appearance to the object as if it was buried for years.

The ceramics are the portrayal of life and its experiences linking the inner feelings and moods of a person in general. Her works reflect her relationship with clay and visual expression and establishes a unique voice in the form of ceramics. Calligraphic text, human faces, animal forms, primal linear markings, and different designs on ceramics feature her masterly skills.

Stunning reliefs with figures that explore human moods, feelings along with beautiful hues of nature makes her work impressive. The human faces depict various human conditions. Both man and woman figures represent the feelings of morality and ethics. A few works depicts national animal ‘Markhor’ which is used to represent this region.

She focussed on the inner non physical experience about love and life which brought the glimpses of woman and man in reliefs and spirituality, Sufism through layers of colours and calligraphy. The metallic look of human figures captures both symbolism and a theme behind every work.

The bright colours amalgamated with dull hues creates vibrant impressions that harmoniously juxtaposed various parts making the inner self of the artist invisible and giving her works an imaginative freedom of expression.

Her subject is nature she combine different forms of colour and element in nature to find wisdom, completeness and perfection.

The collection of works served as an eye-catching attraction for art lovers and students who got an opportunity to witness the art which blends contemporary techniques and unique emotional drawings.

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