KARACHI: Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi organized a spectacular exhibition showcasing the renowned works of internationally acclaimed artist Jimmy Engineer at Ahmed Pervez Art Gallery, Ahmed Shah Building. Exhibition was inaugurated by President Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi Muhammad Ahmed Shah. Renowned artist Jimmy Engineer, along with Secretary Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi Ejaz Ahmed Farooqi.
A large number of individuals associated with the fine arts also presented .Exhibition features 70 rare and exquisite paintings by Jimmy Engineer, and it will be open for public viewing until February 27, 2025, at the Ahmed Pervez Art Gallery. In his address, President Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi Muhammad Ahmed Shah highlighted that Jimmy Engineer is one of our country’s most renowned artists, and it is an honor for me to inaugurate his exhibition for the second time. He is an ambassador of a progressive Pakistan. His artwork has reached over 50 countries, and His work is exceptional, and it is essential that it reaches to public. Art, at its core, has a deep connection to the lives of ordinary people.
He further added that Jimmy Engineer will conduct a workshop with art school students at Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi and should be awarded the Pride of Performance for his exceptional contribution to art.
Jimmy Engineer, expressing his gratitude. He said that I thank Muhammad Ahmed Shah for inaugurating my exhibition twice. I have always worked for the betterment of Pakistan, and I will continue to do so for as long as I live. My mission will always be to portray a positive image of Pakistan to the world.” Jimmy Engineer’s artistic legacy includes more than 2,000 paintings, 1,000 calligraphies, and nearly 20,000 prints that are part of private collections in China, India, Pakistan, Russia, the UK, and the US. The exhibition features powerful artworks depicting the poignant moments of migration during Pakistan’s Partition, as well as images of Pakistan’s iconic historical buildings and the emotional challenges faced by individuals. Jimmy Engineer, a distinguished Pakistani artist, social activist, and stamp designer, continues to leave a significant impact on the global art scene. Exhibition will remain open at the Ahmed Pervez Art Gallery, Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, until February 27, 2025.
