KARACHI: Arts Council President Ahmed Shah and French artist Chifumi inaugurated a new art mural titled “Karachi Blooms” as part of the World Culture Festival.
According to a press release, the mural was completed after ten days of continuous work by the French artist.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ahmed Shah said that media across Pakistan and other countries was highlighting the festival’s activities. “Today we are celebrating the remarkable work of French artist Chifumi, who worked day and night to complete this mural,” he said.
Shah said it was difficult to say goodbye to Chifumi, but the Arts Council would invite him again. He added that similar artworks would soon be seen across the city. “This mural is open for the people of Karachi and social media influencers. I invite everyone to visit it with their families. This artwork symbolises global unity, love and friendship,” he said.
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Chifumi said it was his first visit to Pakistan but not his last. He thanked Ahmed Shah and the Arts Council team and hoped the mural would help promote mural art in Karachi.
Art, theatre and music workshops
Earlier in the day, a fine arts workshop was conducted by Burkina Faso’s artist Adjaratou Ouedraogo. The session was attended by renowned painter Shahid Rassam and many art students.
Ouedraogo told students that she uses colours to tell real stories through her work. “I learned art through hard work and dedication. I never went to an art school,” she said. She added that she uses deep colours when she is happy.
The second workshop was led by American theatre actress Bonnie J. Evans, who taught Theatre Academy students creative ways to act out scenes involving boats, buses and stairs. Spanish theatre actress Henna, Ustad Mahmood Khan and a large number of students were also present.
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A music workshop followed, featuring American cello player Erica Lauren Wise. She briefed participants on the history of different cello tunes. Canadian musician Rizwan Jagani, Pakistan’s Ahsan Bari and Music Academy students also attended. Erica impressed the audience by playing various cello pieces.
“It is a great honour for me to be part of the World Culture Festival,” she said. “We are creating new compositions with musicians here. This has been a wonderful experience. The music I played today was written around three hundred years ago.”
